Discover the art of making comforting seasonal soups in Baltimore with this engaging 3-hour cooking class. Learn to prepare Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple and Coconut Lentil soups, enjoy homemade breadsticks, and share a cozy meal with fellow food lovers.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness requirements; suitable for all ages and abilities
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History
Baltimore’s culinary identity blends Chesapeake Bay seafood traditions with diverse immigrant influences, shaping its vibrant food scene today.
Conservation
The class emphasizes using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients to reduce environmental impact and support sustainable agriculture.
Baltimore Chef Shop
Discover the art of making comforting seasonal soups in Baltimore with this engaging 3-hour cooking class. Learn to prepare Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple and Coconut Lentil soups, enjoy homemade breadsticks, and share a cozy meal with fellow food lovers.
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
Enhance your soup tasting by bringing a drink you enjoy, from hot cider to wine.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Dress casually as the class involves cooking and sitting for a meal afterward.
All Skill Levels Welcome
No prior cooking experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and have fun.
Arrive On Time
Punctuality ensures you don’t miss important techniques during the class.
Notebook and Pen
To jot down recipes and cooking tips during the class.
Comfortable Shoes
You’ll be standing and moving around the kitchen during the workshop.
Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated during the class is important, especially if you bring your own beverage.
Apron
Optional, but helpful to keep clothes clean while cooking.