Top Flanders Classes & Workshops

Go beyond simply tasting Belgium's most famous specialties by learning the traditions behind them in a hands-on workshop in the heart of Ghent. Prepare authentic Belgian waffles from scratch, pair them with carefully selected local beers, and discover the stories behind these iconic flavors. It's an interactive cultural experience that leaves you with lasting skills as well as great memories.

Create your own Belgian chocolate during a Belgian chocolate-making workshop that’s ideal for families and those with a sweet tooth. Rather than just dipping items in chocolate, you’ll learn to make three difference types of chocolate from scratch—including pralines, mendiants chocolate and hot chocolate—and end up with more than 35 pieces per person, so plenty to share with family and friends.

Expand your knowledge of Belgium’s world-class chocolate-making reputation with this visit to Choco-Story Brugge. Instead of just tasting chocolate, this experience allows you to watch a chocolate-making demonstration, then make your own delicious chocolate lollipops and mendiants. Find out secrets of chocolate making that you wouldn’t uncover otherwise, and enjoy the extra perk of being able to independently explore the chocolate museum too.

Ever wanted to make your own chocolate? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll grind cacao beans into chocolate, just like the Maya and Aztecs once did. Create your own chocolate bar and discover the pure flavours of cacao. As you work, you’ll also dive into the fascinating history of Belgian chocolate - from ancient chocolate drinks to the first bonbons. During this workshop, you’ll: • Taste a chocolate drink recipe dating back 5,000 years • Transform cacao beans into chocolate yourself • Recreate a 17th-century hot chocolate recipe • Indulge in chocolate delicacies enjoyed by historical figures across centuries • Discover chocolate’s origins as medicine • Enjoy chocolate bonbons, including the iconic seashells Please note: This is not a chocolate-making class focused on techniques like tempering, melting, or shaping chocolate into truffles or bonbons. Instead, participants will create chocolate from scratch by grinding cacao beans.

Instead of just taking part in a Belgian chocolate-making workshop, in this class, elevate your experience by combining it with a Belgian beer-tasting experience. Learn about two of Belgium’s most popular products while creating sweet treats and pairing them with rich, hoppy brews. After the class, take home a selection of pralines to enjoy at your leisure.

Join a hands-on Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Brussels to learn how to make your own delicious Belgian Chocolate Truffles. Take home your own chocolates and taste some seriously delicious hot chocolate! This 1.5h activity is a tasty introduction to the world of Chocolate Making and doesn't require any previous experience. We offer vegan alternatives, just ask for those when we check you in.

Belgium is associated with lots of different types of food, but Belgian chocolate might just be the most popular. In this workshop, learn about the country’s chocolate-making heritage while you craft your own Belgian chocolate truffles. Sip on a mug of rich, warming hot chocolate as you learn traditional techniques, and take home some sweet treats at the end of the class.

Learn how to make waffles in their birthplace and sample local beer while you're at it with this tasting workshop. You'll start with a Belgian beer tasting in which you'll get to sample three types of Belgian beer, one of which you'll use for your waffle batter. You'll then learn how to make waffles yourself, which you'll get to eat...with more beer!

Do more than just enjoy Belgian waffles during a 1.5-hour workshop that lets you prepare, cook and eat the local delicacy. Ideal for families and food lovers, this hands-on experience is limited to a small group of 16 travellers to ensure that you receive personalized attention from your guide. Plus, you can enjoy as many waffles as you can eat.

Create your own delicious Belgian waffles in a fun and interactive 1.5-hour workshop in the heart of Ghent. Guided by a friendly host, you'll learn to mix, bake, and customize your waffles with a wide range of toppings. This hands-on experience is perfect for all ages and skill levels, with 100% natural ingredients. All your workshops are vegetarian, vegan workshops and gluten free ingredients are available on request at no extra charge. Enjoy as many waffles as you can eat, along with a free drink, take home recipe and the waffles you will not have been able to eat!

When visiting the chocolate capital of the world, don't just eat sweet treats—learn to make your own gourmet cocoa treats during a chocolate workshop in Brussels. Starting from scratch, create the two most typical types of Belgian chocolate—pralines and mendiants—with the help of a professional instructor. Learn easy and authentic methods you can mimic in your own kitchen, and finish with handcrafted dark chocolate treats to take home in a box.

This location offers the same popular Waffles ’n Beer experience, just 1 minute from underground car parking 't Zand. Ideal for groups (up to 20 people) like bachelor parties, birthdays, families, and team buildings, in a beautiful spot by the water. This unique experience combines the rich flavors of Belgian beer with the art of waffle making in a hands-on, interactive session. Participants not only enjoy a curated beer tasting, selecting a brew to infuse into their waffle batter, but also engage in a personalized waffle baking class. The fusion of beer and waffle creation, coupled with expert guidance, offers a distinctive culinary adventure. The finale, a self-indulgent feast of freshly baked Brussels waffles paired with chosen toppings and beer, ensures a memorable and delicious experience. Participants leave not only with a satisfied palate but also with the knowledge to recreate this extraordinary pairing at home, making it a one-of-a-kind gastronomic journey.

They say one of the best ways to explore a country is through its food, and Belgium is no exception. During this private culinary experience, step into a Belgian kitchen and garden in Ghent, and enjoy an immersion in local cuisine and culture. With helpful tips from your host and instructor, prepare and enjoy three dishes such as stoverij (beef stewed in beer) or witloof (Belgian endives with cheese and ham).

An exclusive chocolate experience, fully tailored to your taste. During this luxury private tasting, you’ll uncover the secrets of Belgian chocolate, sample refined creations, and learn to truly appreciate chocolate. From cacao origins to food pairings with wine or beer – you choose the theme that interests you most. We will guide you through the world of Belgian chocolate: why it’s world-renowned, who the master chocolatiers are, and how it’s made. You’ll sample a variety of chocolates and cacao products, uncovering the incredible diversity of Belgian artisanal creations. By the end, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a true chocolate connoisseur! This experience offers a mix of carefully selected chocolate themes, such as the chocolate-making process, food pairing, sustainability, history, or trends. We’ll also do our best to weave your personal interests and questions into the tasting, creating a truly engaging and interactive experience.

Handcrafted souvenirs help you turn trips into cherished memories, but after you get home, they often just sit on a shelf somewhere. Instead, in this Bruges small-group jewelry class, handcraft a souvenir that you can carry with you, so you can always remember your time in the city. Learn how to create your own sterling silver ring using traditional techniques, and personalize it with unique finishes.

What sets this experience apart is its fully hands-on approach—this isn’t a demonstration, it’s real brewing. Instead of simply watching, you’ll actively take part in every step of the process, getting your hands dirty as you turn raw ingredients into beer. Led by a knowledgeable guide in a small, artisanal brewery, the workshop offers a rare opportunity to learn the craft in an intimate and interactive setting. You’ll follow a real recipe used by the brewery, gaining practical skills and insights that go far beyond a typical tasting or tour. The experience is designed to be both educational and fun, with a relaxed atmosphere where questions are encouraged and participation is key. It’s ideal for anyone looking to truly connect with the brewing process rather than just observe it. For those seeking an even deeper dive, there is also the possibility to create a custom recipe directly with the brewery through advance arrangements—adding a personalized touch for true enthusiasts.

Half walking tour, half photography workshop, this experience brings out extra beauty in this spectacularly photogenic city. Following your local guide, you’ll wander across Bruges’ quiet, picturesque corners, hunting for wide shots and those overlooked details. Along the way, you’ll get to know this medieval city, famed for its cobbled streets, winding canals, and magical feel.

See Bruges from a new perspective on this small-group experience that combines a tour through the historic center and a photography workshop. Whether you're a photography novice or a pro, you'll improve your photography skills and techniques while taking photos to remember long after your visit to this magical city.

This Indian cooking experience in Antwerp is perfect for anyone visiting or living there, who is curious about trying authentic Indian food that goes beyond what you typically find in restaurants. 2-hour hands-on Indian cooking class, where you’ll prepare two authentic dishes based on your chosen menu. Choose from North Indian, South Indian, or street food menus. Discover the secrets of Indian spices, family recipes, cooking tips, and cultural stories. After cooking, sit down to enjoy the flavorful meal you’ve created in a warm and welcoming setting. This experience is a delicious journey through India’s diverse regional cuisines, right in the heart of Antwerp.

What makes this experience unique is its hands-on approach. You don’t just learn about beer tasting—you actively practice it. With a simple, structured method, you’ll go from guided learning to independent tasting in just 30 minutes.

This is not a standard beer tasting, but a hands-on introduction to the art of blending Oude Geuze. At Oud Beersel, guests work with real Lambics selected from our own barrels and learn how age, wood, acidity and fermentation shape the final blend. Guided by our team, they taste, compare, blend, bottle and personalise their own creation. It is an authentic, small-scale experience that brings visitors closer to the craft, heritage and living tradition of Lambic brewing.

Experience centuries of Belgian craftsmanship with this small-group tasting that combines two iconic Belgian products: chocolate & jenever. Indulge in five delicious pairings while gaining insights into these craft products and the artisans behind them. Belgium is renowned for its craft foods and drinks, but have you tried jenever? Less known than Belgian beer, jenever remains a hidden gem. Though it’s the Belgian ancestor of gin, this unique drink can even resemble whiskey when aged. This tasting introduces you to five local jenevers, including a 10-year-aged jenever. We’ve paired them with chocolates from different chocolatiers across Belgium: a great opportunity to explore various styles of Belgian chocolate in a short time span. About us: our shop offers unique chocolate experiences, where quality is at its heart. We like to fully immerse you in the world of chocolate. In our shop you find artisanal chocolate from 4 different top Belgian chocolatiers.

What makes this tasting unique is its focus on bold, traditional Belgian beer styles rarely explored in standard tastings. Instead of mainstream flavors, you’ll experience five historic beers with distinctive profiles—from tart and sour to complex and funky—all brewed today using time-honored methods.