Black Culinary Workshops in Maryland

Black History Month Decorating Series Join us for a meaningful and creative 90-minute cookie decorating experience celebrating HBCU culture, education, and Black excellence through edible art. This hands-on workshop invites guests to decorate melanin-inspired, HBCU-themed cookies using a rich, neutral color palette inspired by the many shades of melanin. Whether you’re an HBCU graduate, current student, supporter, or simply love the culture, this experience offers a beautiful way to show your HBCU spirit, rep your favorite HBCU, and celebrate creativity, connection, and Black History Month. What’s Included A curated set of six (6) HBCU inspired cookies Royal icing in melanin-inspired tones All decorating tools and supplies Aprons to wear during workshop Step-by-step instruction from Chef Tai Individual take-home packaging for completed cookies No prior cookie decorating experience is required. Attendees are welcome to come dressed in their favorite HBCU attire! Who This Experience Is For... HBCU graduates, students, and alumni Supporters and admirers of HBCU culture Adults and teens (recommended ages 12+) Anyone looking to celebrate Black History Month through creativity and community

Join us for an elevated 2.5–3 hour, adults-only cake decorating experience celebrating Black beauty, self-expression, education, and legacy through edible art. In this immersive workshop, guests will build, frost, and decorate their own 5” round, three-layer cake, inspired by the many shades of melanin. Designed exclusively for adults, this experience offers a relaxed, social, and luxe environment where creativity and culture take center stage. About the Experience Guests will be guided step-by-step through cake assembly, smooth buttercream techniques, and artistic decorating, with ample time to personalize their design. Cakes will be finished using melanin-toned buttercream and thoughtfully curated decorative elements that reflect individuality, beauty, and self-love. This experience is paced intentionally to allow for conversation, creativity, and enjoyment — no prior cake decorating experience is required. What’s Included One 5” round, 3-layer cake per guest Melanin-inspired buttercream color options Decorative elements including: Melanin-toned foam cake balls Silk and dried floral accents Gold acrylic face-line silhouette cake charm Gold acrylic heart cake topper Guided Instruction from Chef Tai Aprons to wear during experience Luxury tablescape and styled melanin inspired backdrop great for photo ops Light bites Alcohol and Non-alcoholic beverages Luxury take-home packaging for your finished cake