Join Baltimore Chef Shop for a private 3-hour class mastering the five French mother sauces. Perfect your culinary techniques while enjoying a relaxed BYOB kitchen experience!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Basic physical fitness is sufficient; the class involves standing and light movement around the kitchen.
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History
Baltimore has a rich culinary heritage influenced by French and European immigrants, shaping many local cooking traditions.
Conservation
Baltimore Chef Shop encourages sustainable ingredient sourcing and minimizes food waste throughout their classes.
Baltimore Chef Shop
Join Baltimore Chef Shop for a private 3-hour class mastering the five French mother sauces. Perfect your culinary techniques while enjoying a relaxed BYOB kitchen experience!
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
This class is BYOB, so feel free to bring a drink of your choice to enjoy while cooking and socializing.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Comfortable, stain-resistant clothing and closed-toe shoes are ideal for moving safely and comfortably in the kitchen.
Arrive 10 Minutes Early
Arriving early helps you settle in and get acquainted with the kitchen setup before the class starts.
Prepare to Take Notes
Bring a notebook or device to jot down recipes and sauce tips you'll want to remember for your own kitchen.
Apron
Protects your clothing from sauces and stains during the class.
Notebook and Pen
Great for jotting down recipes, tips, and sauce variations you learn.
Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is important, especially when moving around the kitchen.
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Closed-Toe Shoes
Protects your feet from spills and ensures safety while cooking.