easy
2–3 hours
No special physical fitness required, just a willingness to learn and participate.
Discover Baltimore’s culinary secrets with hands-on classes featuring crab cakes and local treats. A tasty way to connect with Maryland’s food culture!
Ages 18+ • 3 hours
Immerse yourself in Maryland's culinary heritage with a hands-on cooking class that features iconic dishes like Crab Cakes and Chicken Maryland. Collaborate with fellow food enthusiasts, savor your creations in a delightful sit-down meal, and enjoy Baltimore's beloved cookies for dessert. A unique experience that celebrates local flavors and community!
3 hours
Celebrate local flavors while you learn to make these traditional Maryland Favorites. Try your hand at Crab Cakes, Chicken Maryland (pan seared chicken with a creamy gravy, garnished with bacon and bananas - a historic dish!), Chesapeake Cole Slaw, and a tangy Cocktail Sauce. Finish off your meal with our special recipe of Baltimore’s Favorite Cookies, the well-known cakey cookie topped with a rich layer of chocolate. This class ends right on time for a nice sit down meal where you can savor your creations.
Menu-based classes are collaborative, with students sharing in the preparation of the menu. Class finishes with a sit-down meal.
How to Reschedule If you need to reschedule for any reason, please notify us either by phone at (443) 869-5121 or by email at kitchen@baltimorechefshop.com.
Non-Refund Policy Please note that, due to limited space, we have a strict no refunds policy. This includes any client cancellations due to COVID or any other illness. Unfortunately, COVID has become a part of daily life for everyone. We trust that all clients who book with us are aware of the potential that they may need to cancel their reservation due to their own illness or due to exposure to someone with COVID and have weighed that possibility prior to signing up for their non-refundable class.
Drinks We are a BYOB kitchen. Water with citrus is provided for all classes and you are welcome to bring an alternative beverage to enjoy with your meal. Please be advised that we are not able to allow spirits and hard liquor in the kitchen.
Kitchen Attire All equipment, ingredients, and aprons are provided by us. As a safety consideration, we ask that you wear close-toed shoes. It's advisable to pull back long hair and to avoid wearing dangling jewelry.
Age Restrictions Daytime classes are for ages 15+ and our classes after 6pm are for ages 18+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Check out our Parent and Me classes for ages 8-17. For safety purposes, kids under the age of 8 are not permitted in the kitchens.
Allergies As our menu-based classes are collaborative, altering the recipe for a particular aversion or allergy means that the other clients are not able to enjoy the dish as it is meant to be prepared. Since this is meant to be a fun learning environment, we strongly suggest that you select a menu that accommodates your particular allergies.
Please be advised that, in the case of severe nut or gluten allergies, we are not a nut-free nor gluten-free kitchen and cross contamination from other classes cannot be safely avoided.
COVID Safety Baltimore Chef Shop adheres to all Baltimore City COVID mandates.
Guests may request to take their food home at the end of the class if they do not wish to dine indoors. We will have to-go containers for your convenience.
Comfortable clothing and an apron will help you enjoy the cooking without worrying about stains.
Getting there 15 minutes early ensures you’re ready to start on time and get the most out of the experience.
Notify the business in advance if you have any dietary restrictions to ensure a personalized experience.
Engage with the chef and fellow participants for a richer, more enjoyable experience.
Baltimore’s culinary scene reflects its history as a port city with diverse cultural influences, including Irish, Italian, and African American communities.
The business sources ingredients locally when possible, supporting sustainable farming and fishing practices in Maryland.
Protects clothing from spills and stains during cooking.
Useful for jotting down recipes or tips shared by the chef.
Perfect for taking home leftovers or authentic ingredients.
Stand comfortably for extended periods while cooking.