Experience the joy of baking with your child in Baltimore! This engaging three-hour class walks families through making seasonal pies from scratch, perfect for creating lasting memories and tasty treats.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required, suitable for children and adults of all levels
Wildlife
History
Baltimore’s culinary scene reflects its rich heritage as a port city with diverse cultural influences shaping local food traditions.
Conservation
The class emphasizes the use of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients to support sustainable food practices in the region.
Baltimore Chef Shop
Experience the joy of baking with your child in Baltimore! This engaging three-hour class walks families through making seasonal pies from scratch, perfect for creating lasting memories and tasty treats.
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 Early
Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the class starts to settle in and meet your instructor.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Choose clothes you don’t mind getting a bit floury or messy during the hands-on baking process.
Bring an Appetite
You'll not only be baking but also tasting your fresh pie, so come hungry!
Take Home Your Pie
Don’t forget to bring a box or container; you can take your pie home for sharing or enjoying later.
Apron
Protect your clothes from flour and spills during baking.
Closed-Toe Shoes
For safety and comfort while standing in the kitchen.
Reusable Container
To safely transport your pie home.
Notebook and Pen
Optional, for noting recipes or tips from the instructor.