EST. 2004

Mission based on building a workforce that supports the Eastern Shore’s tourism industry and, highlighting its agricultural and waterman sector.

We provide students and adults with real-world, hands-on training in all aspects of hospitality and restaurant service. Students learn food safety, guest service, cooking, ordering and logistics, and the business and technology of the food service industry. Participants develop these skills and build their resumes, preparing them for full-time careers in the industry.

In addition, Chesapeake Culinary center provides a community kitchen and incubator services for small food-based businesses. These resources help entrepreneurs and family farms generate new revenue streams. Without this diversification, many small farms would struggle to stay afloat.

As we’ve grown, we’ve been able to engage more members of the community. We now see our overarching mission as creating more economically independent families on the Eastern Shore. We help families learn how to meal plan, budget, and prepare healthy meals. We teach children proper table etiquette and the importance of sharing family meals. We’ve also partnered with Farming4Hunger to bring their addiction prevention and educational programs to the Eastern Shore.

We are largely self-sustaining through the catering revenue we generate. However, we pursue grants and donations for capital projects and special programs. If you’re excited about the work we’re doing, you can help! Donations are tax deductible and a great investment in your local community!

Shore Gourmet is a public eatery and retail shop housed within The Caroline Schoolhouse in Denton, Maryland.

Our menu includes breakfast, lunch, and Wednesday Dinners freshly prepared and sourced from local farmers and producers. Carry-out orders can be placed through our website or by calling 410.479.2452.

Our specialty retail shop features local foods and gift items from Maryland vendors.

Shore Gourmet’s mission is to promote and aid in sustaining value-added agricultural businesses on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

We provide catering for events throughout the Mid-Shore, including Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, and Kent Counties.

Additionally, our historic venue dating back to 1901, formerly Denton Elementary to Caroline High School, has beautiful rooms and grounds to accommodate your next celebration!

A tasteful “thank you” or “thinking of you” from Maryland with this gift of sweet comfort. A collection of Bee George Honey, Eastern Shore Tea Company tea bags, Alice’s Cottage notepad & spiced mug mat, Waxing Kara honey pops and Mouth Party caramels in a hand-crafted wooden crate.

Send a gift brimming with Maryland conviviality. Bee George Honey, Alice's Cottage notepad & spiced mug mat, Waxing Kara honey pops, King's Blackberry Jelly, Smokey Cat Lavender Earl Grey loose tea, It's a Sweet Life Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Caramel biscotti, Paul Aspell's artisan mug, Eastern Shore Tea Company's tea bags, and Michelle's Granola all wrapped in the Savor Maryland hand crafted wooden box.

This box is a treasure trove of Maryland delights! Featuring sweet treats such as Mouth Party Caramels, It’s a Sweet Life Biscotti, and Choquette’s Maryland-themed Chocolate caramels. This assortment will satisfy savory taste buds too with Red Truck Old Bay jerky, Harris Farms bread and butter pickles, Not Joe Mama’s Sauce, Cecil’s Original Seasoning, Todd’s Dirt Seasoning, and Toto’s Original Blue Crab Soup all wrapped up in a hand-crafted wooden box.