Ages 15+ • 3 hours
Celebrate Star Wars Day with a hands-on 3-hour baking workshop in Baltimore: craft marshmallow TIE Fighters, Sarlacc Lemon Cake, and Light Saber Pretzels while learning pastry techniques. Perfect for fans aged 15+, this class turns fandom into edible skills and makes a memorable urban detour.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Light physical activity; participants should be able to stand for several hours and move between workstations.
Wildlife
History
May the Fourth has become an informal Star Wars celebration; pairing it with a themed baking workshop taps into that fan tradition. Baltimore’s waterfront redevelopment in the late 20th century made the city a hub for food-focused urban outings.
Conservation
Look for classes that minimize food waste and use locally sourced ingredients; composting scraps and using reusable containers reduce event impact.
Baltimore Chef Shop
Ages 15+ • 3 hours
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 on time
Classes are tightly scheduled; arriving 10–15 minutes early lets you settle and review safety notes.
Bring a container
Pack a sturdy takeaway container to transport delicate pastries and keep them intact.
Declare allergies in advance
Inform the host ahead of time about gluten, dairy, or nut allergies so they can adjust or advise.
Wear closed-toe shoes
You’ll be standing and working around hot ovens and dropped utensils — closed-toe shoes protect your feet.
Apron
Protects clothing and pockets from flour, sugar, and chocolate.
Closed-toe shoes
Safe footwear for a busy kitchen environment.
Takeaway container
Keeps delicate pastries intact for the trip home.
Phone or small camera
Capture finished creations and step-by-step techniques for later reference.