easy
3 hours
Basic physical fitness is sufficient; mostly standing and light hand activity.
Discover how to expertly source, fillet, and cook fresh fish in Baltimore with Fish 101, a hands-on culinary class perfect for seafood lovers eager to expand their skills. Join fellow foodies for a delicious three-hour session that ends with a shared meal of freshly prepared fish dishes.
Ages 15+ • 3 hours
Join a hands-on cooking class where you'll master the art of sourcing, filleting, and preparing fresh fish, including the delightful Fish en Papillote. Collaborate with fellow students to create a delicious meal, culminating in a shared dining experience. Perfect for food enthusiasts eager to enhance their culinary skills!
3 hours
Join us for a special class where you'll learn everything from how to source and select fresh fish, with hands-on instruction on filleting and cooking. Never attempted Fish en Papillote? You will learn it here!
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.
Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to settle in and familiarize yourself with the kitchen setup.
Dress in comfortable, washable clothes and closed-toe shoes for kitchen safety and ease of movement.
Prepare to taste and share multiple dishes during the class, so come hungry!
Follow instructor guidance carefully when filleting fish to avoid accidents.
Baltimore has a long-standing maritime heritage centered on its location by the Chesapeake Bay, a vital hub for seafood industry since the 18th century.
The class emphasizes sustainable seafood sourcing and educates participants on environmentally responsible fish selection to support local ecosystems.
Protect your clothes from splashes and food stains during the class.
Ensure safety in the kitchen by wearing shoes with good grip.
Optional but useful for jotting down recipes and tips.
Stay hydrated throughout the session.