easy
2–3 hours
Open to all skill levels, no prior experience necessary
Discover authentic German baking at Bavarian Bakery in Baltimore. Join fun, hands-on cooking classes and master traditional treats like pretzels, beer cheese, and apple strudel—perfect for food lovers eager to bake their own delicious memories.
Ages 15+ • 3 hours
Join a hands-on cooking class where you'll master traditional German dishes like Soft Pretzels, Beer Cheese, and Apple Strudel. Collaborate with fellow food enthusiasts in a lively kitchen atmosphere, creating delicious memories and unique flavors. Bring your favorite beverage and enjoy a delightful culinary experience that’s sure to impress!
3 hours
Learn to make some traditional German favorites from scratch. Recipes include Soft Pretzels and Beer Cheese, Apple Strudel, and a delicious Chocolate Sauerkraut Cake. Sehr Gut!
Menu-based classes are collaborative, with students sharing in the preparation of the menu.
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.
Get settled before the class begins to maximize hands-on time and ask questions.
Enhance the experience by enjoying your preferred drink with your baked creations.
Baking can be messy, so wear clothes you don’t mind getting flour on.
Engage with instructors for tips and tricks to perfect your baking skills.
Baltimore has a rich culinary history with waves of immigrant influences, making it an ideal city for authentic baking experiences.
The bakery prioritizes sustainable sourcing of ingredients and minimizes waste by composting and recycling wherever possible.
Protect your clothing from flour and dough stains.
Stand comfortably for extended periods while kneading and baking.
Jot down tips or recipes to recreate at home.
Carry your baked goodies and any recipes you pick up.