Discover the art of making authentic Cantonese dim sum with Baltimore Chef Shop’s engaging 3-hour brunch class. Learn, cook, and savor in this immersive culinary journey.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required, just enthusiasm for cooking
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History
Baltimore has a rich Chinese immigrant history dating back over a century, contributing to its authentic culinary scene.
Conservation
The restaurant prioritizes sustainable sourcing of ingredients and eco-friendly kitchen practices.
Baltimore Chef Shop
Discover the art of making authentic Cantonese dim sum with Baltimore Chef Shop’s engaging 3-hour brunch class. Learn, cook, and savor in this immersive culinary journey.
Baltimore Chef Shop is a Baltimore, Maryland culinary studio offering hands-on cooking classes, week-long teen camps, and ingredient kits for home preparation. The shop specializes in collaborative, skill-building experiences that range from 3-hour Parent and Me sessions to week-long Around the World teen camps. Classes include Parent and Me: Baking Basics, Parent and Me: Sushi, Parent and Me: Pies, Couples Cook: Sushi, Couples Cook: Regional Mexican Cuisine, Classic Italian Desserts, Hearty Seasonal Soups, Summer Party Desserts, and a Café Brunch ingredients kit. Students learn foundational techniques such as knife skills, pastry methods, and kitchen safety while preparing recipes like biscuits, scones, muffins, key lime pie, brown-butter peach upside-down cake, roasted butternut squash soup, coconut lentil soup, cannoli, tiramisu, and sushi. Pastry chefs lead focused dessert workshops and all equipment is provided for select classes like sushi. Many classes run approximately three hours; kits and some experiences may be shorter. Sessions culminate in sit-down meals or opportunities to take creations home, and participants are often invited to bring a favorite beverage. Programs accommodate young chefs aged 8–17 in Parent and Me formats and offer teen-focused summer camps exploring global cuisines. Baltimore Chef Shop emphasizes a safe, supportive learning environment appropriate for beginners through advanced home cooks. The shop’s mix of classes, camps, and kits makes it a practical choice for families, couples, and teens seeking immersive culinary education in Baltimore.
Reservations are available through the Baltimore Chef Shop website or by contacting the studio directly for class schedules and gift options.
Location
Baltimore, MD
Classes held in Baltimore, Maryland
Young Chefs
Ages 8–17
Parent-and-Me classes for kids and guardians
Class Lengths
1–3 hours
Hands-on sessions and ingredient kits vary
Experiences Offered
11 unique classes
Cooking classes, camps, and ingredient kits
See class schedules, check age requirements, and secure a spot in a hands-on workshop, teen camp, or ingredient kit experience.
Arrive early
Get settled and choose your preferred stations before the class begins.
Bring an apron
Protect your clothes during hands-on cooking, especially with dough and fillings.
Ask questions
Take advantage of expert tips and cultural stories from the chefs.
Share your creations
Enjoy the communal meal to connect with fellow food lovers and instructors.
Apron
Protects your clothing during hands-on cooking activities.
Kitchen towel
Useful for wiping hands and handling hot items.
Notebook and pen
Take notes on techniques and recipes to recreate at home.
Comfortable shoes
Stand comfortably while cooking and preparing dishes.