Ages 15+ • 3 hours
Join BaltimoreChefShop’s hands-on Thanksgiving sides cooking class to learn how to create memorable dishes like tarragon-glazed carrots and savory bread pudding. Perfect for holiday hosts wanting fresh ideas to impress friends and family.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Comfortable standing and basic kitchen dexterity required; suitable for most fitness levels
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History
Baltimore has a rich maritime history influencing its food culture, blending seafood traditions with diverse immigrant flavors.
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BaltimoreChefShop emphasizes sourcing local and sustainable ingredients to reduce environmental impact and support regional farmers.
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 Prepared with Basic Kitchen Tools
Bring an apron and comfortable shoes as the class involves standing and hands-on food prep for three hours.
Communicate Dietary Restrictions Early
Inform instructors about any food allergies or dietary needs to adapt recipes accordingly.
Pace Yourself During Cooking
Cooking side dishes involves multiple steps; take your time to ensure each dish turns out perfectly.
Enjoy the Final Meal Together
Stay for the sit-down meal to taste your dishes and learn plating tips from instructors.
Apron
Protects your clothes while you cook and prep food.
Comfortable Closed-Toe Shoes
Keeps your feet safe and comfortable during long periods of standing.
Notebook and Pen
Useful for jotting down recipes and cooking tips during the class.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the cooking session.