Top Netherlands Cooking Classes

Eating your way around a new city is an essential way to discover its culture, but nothing beats learning how to cook like a real local yourself. With help from a baker in Amsterdam, learn how to make extra-large Dutch stroopwafels—thin biscuits sandwiching a treacle filling—learning tips and tricks to take away with you for use in your own kitchen.

This experience is your invitation into the charming home of an Amsterdam local, where you’ll roll your sleeves up and learn how to make traditional Dutch pancakes in a private cooking lesson. Get hands-on with the ingredients, learn new cooking techniques, and try your hand at flipping “Pannenkoeken” before sitting down to eat your pancakes with a glass or two of wine—all included.

Immerse yourself in the Netherlands' cheese culture with a small-group tasting featuring 10 different cheeses paired with beer and wine. Hosted in a popular local shop near Rembrandtplein, this session includes traditional gouda varieties, three dips including mustard, and a short film about cheesemaking. Learn about Dutch cheese history while enjoying two drinks and a 10% store discount.

Drinking cocktails is easy enough; making a decent one takes someone showing you how. Step behind the bar at the Bols Cocktail Experience for a small-group class, shaking and stirring your own drinks with guidance as you go. The session includes a cocktail to enjoy and a self-guided tour of the Bols Experience, a look at the history of the centuries-old Dutch distillery.

This cocktail workshop has a strong focus on interaction and creativity. From the moment you arrive, you are actively involved, learning by doing rather than listening to long explanations. The experience is guided by professional bartenders who use real bar techniques and share insider knowledge you can easily apply at home. Another unique element is the seasonal cocktail menu. Instead of a fixed or standard selection, the menu changes throughout the year, using fresh ingredients and flavors that match the season and the atmosphere of the moment. This ensures that every workshop feels fresh and different, even for returning guests. Located right on Rembrandtplein, the workshop combines high-quality cocktails with one of Amsterdam’s most energetic settings. The inclusive approach offering equally refined alcohol-free alternatives means everyone can enjoy the same premium bar experience together, making it a fun, social, and memorable activity in the city.

Enjoy a unique Amsterdam culinary experience—and walk away with new knowledge you wouldn’t get from a restaurant meal—thanks to this immersive cheese-making workshop. This small-group class lets you benefit from your instructor’s personalized guidance in a sociable setting. Learn to make two types of cheese, and customize your recipes—then, after the lesson, enjoy a tasting of homemade cheeses, plus tea or coffee.

Learn how to make four different varieties of sushi—maki, nigiri, uramaki, and temaki—during this private Japanese cooking workshop in Amsterdam. Get hands-on guidance from a bonafide sushi chef and former sushi restaurant owner as you craft your own dinner. Snacks and alcoholic beverages are included, with the possibility to also hold workshops within your vacation rental.

Skip the corporate breweries and discover Amsterdam's craft beer scene in this interactive tasting workshop. Sample a variety of independent ales, learn about the city’s brewing traditions, and hear fun and engaging commentary from your guide. This experience offers a local perspective on Amsterdam’s craft beer culture, perfect for beer enthusiasts seeking something unique.

Engage in the art of bartending at The Chupitos Club with a dynamic cocktail and shot workshop. Under the guidance of a skilled Chupitos bartender, mix, layer, and ignite your creativity as you craft 2 delightful cocktails and 3 vibrant shooters. Master the techniques of free-pouring and shaking while creating a flavored Mule and iconic fire shooters like the Harry Potter. Participate in fun challenges, learn the essentials of bartending, and soak up the electric atmosphere of the Chupitos vibe that invites you to party after the workshop.

A lighthearted, fun and filling way to learn all about the history of The Netherlands and its unique food! 12 Dutch food specialities to sample, beer, wine, Jenever - fun and informative! Explore the rich culinary heritage of the Netherlands with the Taste of Holland tour. Located in the picturesque canal area of Keizersgracht, this engaging experience offers a delightful journey through Dutch history while savouring 12 traditional food specialities, paired with local drinks such as jenever, beer, wine and lemonade. Perfect for all ages, this tour combines learning with tasting, ensuring a memorable introduction to Dutch culture. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere with a multi-lingual presenter who brings history to life with insider knowledge. - Sample 12 unique Dutch food specialities, both sweet and savoury - Enjoy local drinks, including jenever, beer, and wine - Experience a fun, educational atmosphere suitable for all ages - Conveniently located in the heart of Amsterdam's canal belt

If you've already seen all of Amsterdam's top attractions, or are looking to shake up your vacation, become a distiller for the day. This unique distilling class teaches you how to create your own botanical rum, from your own copper pot still. You'll create a personalized bottle to take home for lasting memories of Amsterdam.

Did you know that the Zaanse Schans sits at the heart of the world’s largest cacao‑processing region? Step into the fascinating world of chocolate at your Bean to Bar workshop just nearby in Zaandijk. Watch raw cacao beans transform into rich bars and bonbons during an engaging, interactive and hands‑on demonstration. Immerse yourself in the aromas, textures, and flavours as you explore each stage of the journey from cacao fruit to finished chocolate. Sharpen your palate with a guided tasting that highlights the complex notes and heritage of Zaan‑region cacao. Then round off your visit by crafting your own chocolate treat — a delicious keepsake to take home and savour.

One of the best ways to get to know a place is to try local food, but this small-group Amsterdam cooking tour takes it to the next level. For a start, you’ll be welcomed into the house of a local chef where you’ll learn how to make Dutch pancakes in the traditional way. You’ll also taste some local delicacies and enjoy a 3-course lunch with a glass of wine.

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Dutch wine exists, and what’s more, it’s delicious. Discover Dutch wine for yourself on this exclusive tasting at a speakeasy bar in central Amsterdam. Taste five different Dutch wines made by local winemakers, and let your expert sommelier guide teach you about each bottle and the winemakers who made them. Try something new in one of the world’s most adventurous and unique cities.

Enjoy an authentic Dutch bar experience like a true Amsterdam local with the help of a guide to talk you through a beer and hutspot (a dish made with boiled and mashed root vegetables and seasoned meat) tasting session, with the chance to make your very own personalized beer. Then, try your hand at the traditional shuffleboard-style game Sjoelen, and the winner gets six cans of beer to take home.

While it's fun to feast on world-famous Dutch cheese, few visitors get the chance to make it themselves. This private experience takes you beyond a tasting and teaches you how to make cheese in the town of Katwoude, a quaint village a short distance from Amsterdam. You’ll not only participate in the cheese-making process, but you’ll also sample wine and other typical Dutch produce before taking home your creation.