easy
3 hours
Basic physical fitness is sufficient; the class involves standing and light movement around the kitchen.
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!
Ages 15+ • 3 hours
Dive into the art of French cooking with a hands-on class focused on the "Mother Sauces." Over three hours, you'll master the five foundational sauces and create delightful variations. Enhance your culinary skills while enjoying a BYOB experience in a collaborative kitchen environment. Perfect for aspiring chefs eager to elevate their sauce game!
3 hours
“Mother Sauces” have long been recognized as a foundation of classic French cooking and technique. Join us in learning how to make the “big 5”: Béchamel, Velouté, Espagnole, Hollandaise, and Tomato. Then we will make 2 small sauces from each one. Lecture will also cover discussion of pan sauces, cold sauces, coulis, and gastriques. Step up your sauce game!
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.
This class is BYOB, so feel free to bring a drink of your choice to enjoy while cooking and socializing.
Comfortable, stain-resistant clothing and closed-toe shoes are ideal for moving safely and comfortably in the kitchen.
Arriving early helps you settle in and get acquainted with the kitchen setup before the class starts.
Bring a notebook or device to jot down recipes and sauce tips you'll want to remember for your own kitchen.
Baltimore has a rich culinary heritage influenced by French and European immigrants, shaping many local cooking traditions.
Baltimore Chef Shop encourages sustainable ingredient sourcing and minimizes food waste throughout their classes.
Protects your clothing from sauces and stains during the class.
Great for jotting down recipes, tips, and sauce variations you learn.
Staying hydrated is important, especially when moving around the kitchen.
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Protects your feet from spills and ensures safety while cooking.