Ages 15+ • 3 hours
Discover the joy of crafting your own classic yeasted and baked cake doughnuts in Baltimore’s hands-on 3-hour class. Enjoy fresh coffee and a fun, engaging culinary experience perfect for food lovers and beginners alike.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required; suitable for all ages 15 and above.
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History
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Conservation
The class promotes sustainability by using local ingredients and minimizing waste wherever 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.
Arrive with an empty stomach
You’ll enjoy tasting your creations, so come hungry to fully savor the fresh doughnuts and coffee.
Wear comfortable clothing
Casual attire that you don’t mind getting a little flour on is ideal for hands-on doughnut making.
Ask questions
Instructors encourage curiosity; don’t hesitate to learn tips for perfect dough and frying techniques.
Book in advance
Spaces can fill quickly for weekend sessions, so reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment.
Apron
Protects your clothes during dough preparation and frying.
Closed-toe shoes
Recommended for safety in the kitchen environment.
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothes you can move freely in that can brush off flour or sugar.
Notebook and pen
Optional for jotting down recipes and tips shared during the class.