Ages 15+ • 3 hours
Join a festive three-hour baking class in Baltimore to master traditional holiday pies. Perfect your skills, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and enjoy a delicious sit-down meal just in time for the season.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for all skill levels and ages 15+
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History
Baltimore’s culinary scene is heavily influenced by its status as a major port city, blending regional and immigrant food traditions dating back centuries.
Conservation
The baking class emphasizes minimizing food waste and encourages sustainable ingredient choices to support local producers.
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 Your Favorite Beverage
Enhance your baking experience by bringing a preferred drink to enjoy during the class meal.
Arrive Early to Settle In
Arriving 10-15 minutes early helps you get comfortable and ready to bake without rushing.
Wear Comfortable Clothes
Dress casually and avoid restrictive clothing since baking requires some movement and standing.
Clean Hands Are Essential
Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before class starts to maintain kitchen hygiene.
Apron
Protect your clothes from flour and spills during the hands-on baking session.
Reusable Beverage Container
Bring your own cup or bottle for your favorite drink to enjoy during the meal.
Notebook and Pen
Take notes on baking tips and recipes to replicate the experience at home.
Comfortable Footwear
Wear shoes that support standing and moving in the kitchen for several hours.