easy
3 hours
No special fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities
Discover the rich flavors of the Dutch Caribbean through a hands-on cooking class in Baltimore. Learn to prepare traditional dishes like Keshi Yena and Bolo di Anasa with fresh, local ingredients in an immersive 3-hour experience.
Ages 15+ • 3 hours
Embark on a culinary adventure in the Dutch Caribbean, where you'll learn to create traditional dishes infused with diverse flavors from various cultures. Over three hours, master recipes like Keshi Yena and Bolo di Anasa, using fresh local ingredients. Enjoy a unique, hands-on experience that celebrates vibrant Caribbean cuisine!
3 hours
The Dutch Caribbean spans across the Caribbean Antilles Islands with its modern day cuisine showing influences from those of the Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, and France. The dishes and flavors include sweet treats as well as recipes that feature locally grown fresh ingredients from land and sea. In this class we will explore some of these traditional dishes including:
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.
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.
Spaces fill quickly due to the intimate class size; reserve your spot well in advance.
Come ready to taste multiple dishes and enjoy all the flavors of the class.
You’ll be standing and moving around the kitchen; dress for a kitchen environment.
Notify the instructor ahead of time for any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Dutch Caribbean cuisine reflects centuries of colonial history and cultural blending in islands such as Curaçao and Aruba.
The experience emphasizes sustainable sourcing by using fresh, local ingredients to reduce environmental impact and support regional farmers.
Protects your clothes from splatters and spills while cooking.
Ensures safety in a busy kitchen environment.
Useful for jotting down recipes and cooking tips.
Optional for taking home leftover dishes or samples.