Ages 18+ • 3 hours
Explore the flavors of Vietnam with your partner in this immersive Baltimore cooking class. Collaborate on Pho, spring rolls, and crepes in a lively BYOB kitchen setting for a memorable culinary date night.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required; standing and light kitchen activity expected
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History
Baltimore's rich immigrant history contributes to its diverse culinary scene, blending global influences like Vietnamese food into the local culture.
Conservation
Local cooking schools often emphasize sustainability by using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and reducing food waste.
Baltimore Chef Shop
Ages 18+ • 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 some kitchen basics
Bring an apron and comfortable shoes to stay comfortable during the three-hour cooking session.
BYOB-friendly experience
Feel free to bring your favorite drinks to enjoy while cooking and dining together.
Intermediate cooking skills recommended
Some familiarity with kitchen tools and cooking techniques will enhance your experience.
Arrive on time to maximize the class
Punctuality ensures you don’t miss the detailed instruction portions of the class.
Comfortable shoes
You'll be standing and moving around during the entire cooking class.
Apron
Helps protect your clothes while cooking.
Notebook and pen
Useful for jotting down recipes and cooking tips.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the session.