Experience Authentic Belgian Cuisine: Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Ghent Local | 4 hours

17 Reviews | Flanders
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Cooking class and dinner
2 Adults x $90.38
$180.76
Approx Total
$180.76
Cooking class and lunch
2 Adults x $90.38
$180.76
Approx Total
$180.76

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English, French, Dutch
  • Private cooking class + meal with your host Suzy
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Join Suzy in her modern kitchen and learn to cook three Belgian dishes that might include a soup or dessert, appetizer and main. You can expect the cooking experience to last two hours before you sit down and share the meal you helped prepare with Suzy and Bob. You might try stoverij (juicy chunks of beef stewed in beer), vol au vent (chicken and mushrooms in a bechamel sauce), witloof (Belgian endive with cheese and ham) or Suzy's creation roast chicken with fresh garden vegetables and homemade bread. Suzy is particular about cooking with high quality ingredients - she gets her meat from a local butcher that personally sources from a local farm. Beer or wine is included in your experience! This is a wonderful opportunity to peek into a Belgian home and learn about the country, its locals and their cuisine!

Itinerary

This is one of the most unique and immersive culinary and cultural experiences you'll find in Ghent. Your host Suzy is an incredibly warm, wonderful and delightful host with a lovely sense of humor. Her home is a beautiful and peaceful haven, filled with beautiful Flemish art inherited from her family and surrounded by gorgeous rambling gardens. Begin your Belgian culinary adventure with a walk around Suzy's lush garden, dotted with several varieties of fruit trees and herbs. Next, join Suzy in her modern kitchen and learn to cook a Belgian meal that includes a soup or appetizer, main and dessert created from locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. Your Belgian cooking experience lasts two hours after which you will sit down with Suzy and her husband Bob to share the meal you helped prepare. Growing up, dinner time was always Suzy's favorite memory because she enjoyed the healthy food and delightful conversations with family at the table. She is now excited to host travelers over food and engaging conversation at her table - your meal includes beer or wine. This is a wonderful opportunity to peek into a Belgian home and learn about the country, its locals and their cuisine!

Sample Menu

STARTER

Fresh homemade Belgian bread

STARTER

Salad, roasted garden vegetables or witloof

MAIN

Stoverij, vol au vent, waterzooi or roast chicken

Juicy chunks of beef stewed in beer, chicken and mushrooms in a bechamel sauce, Belgian wine based meat stew, or Suzy's roast chicken

DESSERT

Belgian chocolate mousse or fruit tart

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu varies depending on the season - some parts of the dishes need to cook for several hours and may be cooked in advance to save time during the lesson.
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Ghent home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Belgian culture and cuisine together.

Partially Refundable

June 18100% refund
June 20No refund

You can cancel up to 2 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 2 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Reviews

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A wonderful day of cooking!

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a magnificent morning and afternoon with Suzy! We learned so much and had great conversations. We will definitely do Traveling Spoon again and will recommend Suzy to others looking to do a cooking experience in Ghent.

Belgium Cooking Is Fun with Suzy!

Published on Jan, 2025

Suzy is a fantastic host; she is warm, welcoming, accommodating, and most importantly - a great chef and teacher. She answered questions before, during, and after the event. I was able to bring my English speaking parents and my husband for a lovely day in Ghent. We learned a lot about Belgian culture through the delicious food and dynamic conversation. Be warned, make sure you arrive with an appetite! :) Suzy takes the time to shop locally in advance to give the most authentic experience she can. My father is a good cook but even he learned a trick or two from Suzy. Thank you again, Suzy! We will always remember the time we spent with you in your beautiful kitchen and home!

Wonderful experience and a memorable evening

Published on Jul, 2024

Suzy and Bob were wonderful hosts, and we had a fun and memorable time cooking with them in their beautiful home! This was a welcome break from the constant eating-out of the rest of our vacation. The food was interesting and enjoyable and the company was great. Highly recommended.

I have a friend in Ghent

Published on Apr, 2024

Our time with Suzy was like hanging out and cooking with a great friend we have known for years even though we only met that day. She is fun, lively, personable and a great home cook. She guided us, demonstrated for us and encouraged us as we cooked together and laughed together in her beautiful kitchen. I absolutely loved being with her and learning about Belgium beer, Waterzooi and white asparagus with mimosa sauce. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in the kitchen and dining with her and Bob was also wonderful.

What a terrific idea!

Published on Apr, 2024

Susie was such a delightful host, we had such fun cooking together and getting to know each other. We had many laughs and wonderful food. Bob was charming and I loved experiencing their hospitality. The meal we made was delicious and I will try to replicate it at home.

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