Join a hands-on cooking adventure in Baltimore to create authentic Spanish Paella dishes. Enjoy a fun, interactive class followed by a delightful meal and bring your favorite wine to share!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; suitable for all skill and fitness levels
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History
Baltimore has a rich culinary history influenced by its diverse immigrant communities, including a strong Spanish food presence.
Conservation
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Baltimore Chef Shop
Join a hands-on cooking adventure in Baltimore to create authentic Spanish Paella dishes. Enjoy a fun, interactive class followed by a delightful meal and bring your favorite wine to share!
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 Wine
Enhance your private paella dinner by bringing a bottle of your preferred wine to share with the group.
Arrive on Time
Arriving promptly ensures you don’t miss any cooking steps or instructions for a smooth experience.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Dress comfortably and avoid loose sleeves as you’ll be working around heat and open flames.
Notify of Dietary Restrictions
Inform the organizer ahead of time about any allergies or dietary needs to accommodate your meal.
Apron
Protect your clothing while cooking and handling ingredients.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the cooking class.
Comfortable Shoes
You’ll be standing and moving around the kitchen, so wear shoes with good support.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture your cooking process and the final delicious spread.