easy
3 hours
Minimal physical fitness required as this is a seated culinary activity
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.
Ages 15+ • 3 hours
Join a delightful 3-hour cooking class where you'll collaborate with fellow students to create festive holiday treats, including Chocolate Peppermint Checkerboard Cookies and Berger Cookies. Each participant will take home a sampler box of their creations, making it a unique and memorable culinary experience perfect for the season.
3 hours
Students will work in teams to prepare these delicious holiday treats and each student will take home their own sampler box. The recipes include: Chocolate and Peppermint Checkerboard Cookies, Linzer Torte Cookies, Lemon Curd Fruit Tart and our homage to a Baltimore classic: the Berger Cookie. We’ll put on some coffee for you!
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.
You’ll be handling chocolate and other ingredients, so something easy to clean is best.
Allow time to settle in and get acquainted with your baking station before the class starts.
Although you get a sampler box, you might want extra storage for cookies you bake and want to share.
Ensure you’re aware of ingredients if you have dietary restrictions or allergies.
Baltimore's Berger Cookies date back to the 19th century and are a beloved local tradition, featured prominently in this festive class.
The class supports local food artisans and encourages sustainable practices by minimizing waste and using local ingredients whenever possible.
Protect your clothes while baking and handling ingredients.
Useful for quick cleanups during the hands-on session.
For safely transporting additional baked goods beyond the sampler box.
You’ll be standing for portions of the class, so wear supportive footwear.