Baltimore’s culinary scene sizzles with hands-on cooking classes that transform kitchen novices into confident home chefs. From Federal Hill to Fells Point, local cooking schools offer immersive experiences that go beyond basic recipes.
Whether you’re craving classic Chesapeake seafood techniques or international cuisine, Baltimore’s cooking classes provide skill-building opportunities for food enthusiasts of all levels, right in the heart of Charm City.
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Featured Cooking Classes in Baltimore
- Baking Classes by Chef Ann Amernick (Owings Mills)
- Baltimore Chef Shop
- Culinary Craft Workshop (Catonsville)
- Franciscan Center Culinary Academy
- Schola
Baltimore Cooking Classes
Baking Classes by Chef Ann Amernick (Owings Mills)
What to Expect
James Beard-nominated pastry chef's personalized small-group baking workshops
Description
Renowned pastry chef Ann Amernick offers intimate, hands-on baking classes in her Owings Mills studio, featuring specialized workshops like French macarons, cake decorating, and Baltimore's classic rainbow cake. Limited to 3 students per session, classes draw from her 40+ years of professional pastry experience, including White House and James Beard-nominated credentials.
Where: Owings Mills | More Info: Baking Classes by Chef Ann Amernick
Baltimore Chef Shop
What to Expect
Comprehensive cooking education with extensive technique and cultural cuisine workshops
Description
Baltimore Chef Shop offers extensive hands-on cooking classes spanning techniques, global cuisines, and specialized workshops. Their teaching kitchen provides immersive experiences with professional chefs, featuring diverse class formats including technique-focused sessions, menu-based collaborative cooking, and themed culinary explorations ranging from pasta making to international cuisine.
Where: Baltimore | More Info: Baltimore Chef Shop
Culinary Craft Workshop (Catonsville)
What to Expect
BYOB interactive cooking workshops with professional chef instruction
Description
Hands-on recreational cooking school in downtown Catonsville offering regional and ethnic cooking classes led by trained chefs. Students participate in interactive workshops covering diverse cuisines and culinary skills, with opportunities to prepare, cook, and taste dishes. BYOB classes allow students to enhance their learning experience.
Where: Catonsville | More Info: Culinary Craft Workshop
Franciscan Center Culinary Academy
What to Expect
Job skills training for career advancement in foodservice industry
Description
A comprehensive 13-week culinary training program in Baltimore that provides professional kitchen skills, ServSafe Food Manager certification, and comprehensive culinary education. Students learn fundamental techniques including food sanitation, knife skills, cooking methods, menu development, and professional kitchen orientation.
Where: Baltimore | More Info: Franciscan Center Culinary Academy
Schola
What to Expect
Waterfront cooking studio with gated parking
Description
Located in Baltimore's Canton neighborhood, Schola offers hands-on cooking classes in a waterfront kitchen. Participants create multi-course meals together, enjoying a collaborative and interactive culinary experience with free parking and BYOB options.
Where: Baltimore | More Info: Schola
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