moderate
6 weeks (one session per week)
No specific fitness required, just a willingness to get hands-on and learn
Elevate your baking with Baltimore Chef Shop’s engaging 6-week series. Perfect for aspiring pastry chefs, this hands-on course covers everything from basic doughs to French pastry techniques in a welcoming setting.
Ages 18+ • 6 weeks
Join a captivating 6-week baking and pastry arts series, where you'll master the fundamentals from breakfast pastries to advanced French techniques. Experience hands-on learning, discover ingredient functions, and elevate your home baking skills. Perfect for aspiring bakers eager to create delicious treats and impress friends and family!
3 hours/week for 6 weeks
In this highly anticipated 6-week series, the students will learn the basics of baking and pastry arts. We will begin with breakfast pastries that will teach the students all about the function of specific ingredients and then gradually work our way up through cookies, mousses, custards, pies and tarts. The last two weeks of our series will end with layer cakes and advanced French pastry techniques. This course gives students the opportunity to dive deeper into how baking works as well as the hands-on experience needed to master the foundations of pastry arts. Perfect for anyone looking to level up on their home baking game!
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 ages 15+ and our classes after 6pm are 18+. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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. Currently, all clients and staff, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear masks during the class (we have extras on hand if you need any!).
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.
Pre-measure and organize ingredients before each session for smooth class flow.
Bring your own rolling pin and pastry brushes to customize your experience.
Instructors encourage questions—don’t hesitate to seek clarification on techniques.
Revisit recipes at home to reinforce skills and test new recipes.
Baltimore Chef Shop has been a staple in the local culinary scene since 2005, fostering community and culinary education.
The shop emphasizes sustainable sourcing and reduces waste by using eco-friendly packaging and local ingredients whenever possible.
Protect your clothes from flour and pastry fillings.
Ensure precise ingredient measurements for consistent results.
Helpful for glazing and decorating baked goods.
Take notes on techniques and recipes for future reference.