Ages 15+ • 3 hours
Celebrate the season with Baltimore’s Holiday Treats Cooking Class. Whip up Chocolate Peppermint Checkerboard Cookies and Berger Cookies in a lively 3-hour session that blends hands-on baking with local festive flavors.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal physical fitness required as this is a seated culinary activity
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History
Baltimore's Berger Cookies date back to the 19th century and are a beloved local tradition, featured prominently in this festive class.
Conservation
The class supports local food artisans and encourages sustainable practices by minimizing waste and using local ingredients whenever possible.
Baltimore Chef Shop
Ages 15+ • 3 hours
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.
Bring an apron or wear comfortable clothes
You’ll be handling chocolate and other ingredients, so something easy to clean is best.
Arrive 10 minutes early
Allow time to settle in and get acquainted with your baking station before the class starts.
Bring a container for extra treats
Although you get a sampler box, you might want extra storage for cookies you bake and want to share.
Check for allergy info ahead
Ensure you’re aware of ingredients if you have dietary restrictions or allergies.
Apron
Protect your clothes while baking and handling ingredients.
Towel or wipes
Useful for quick cleanups during the hands-on session.
Reusable container
For safely transporting additional baked goods beyond the sampler box.
Comfortable shoes
You’ll be standing for portions of the class, so wear supportive footwear.