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

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Flanders, Belgium

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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).

Private Belgian cookery class in a Ghent kitchen and garden
Enjoy an immersive experience in traditional Belgian cuisine
Prepare local dishes such as stoverij or witloof
Savor your meal with your welcoming hosts at the end of your class

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

What's Included

Private cooking class + meal with your host Suzy
Beverages
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Lunch
Dinner
Alcoholic Beverages

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Wondelgem, Ghent, Belgium
Meet Suzy at her home in Wondelgem neighborhood of Ghent. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your voucher for the exact address, the above only offers neighbourhood details, and not the exact address. Exact address and contact information can be found in your ticket upon confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Traveling Spoon

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 25 reviews

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Couldn't Recommend More :-) Fantastic Belgium Cooking Experience

Hannah_R, Jul 2025

Words truly can't begin to describe how much fun this cooking experience was for me and my family. This was our first time out of the country (United States) and we've truly never done anything like this - however, we couldn't be more pleased. Upon arrival, Suzy made us feel just like family and gave us a tour of her beautiful home and garden! Suzy and her husband Bob were so delightful and fun to spend time with. It was so clear that Suzy loves hosting and has a true gift of hospitality - She went above and beyond to prepare food we would enjoy and teach us so much about cooking the meal. We had countless questions about Belgium and the culture here, and Suzy/Bob were incredibly knowledgable! I would recommend this cooking class to any friends/family visiting the area! Hoping to stay connected with Suzy and Bob in the future, we loved them :-)

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear that your first international trip was made even more memorable by cooking with Suzy and Bob. It is wonderful to know they made you feel at home and shared both their delicious recipes and insights into Belgian culture. Suzy’s hospitality and passion for hosting truly shine through, and we are so happy your family enjoyed every part of the experience. Thank you for recommending the class. We hope to welcome you on another Traveling Spoon experience in the future.

Great class with fantastic people

Michael_V, Jun 2025

Fantastic cooking class and meal with Suzy and Bob. They were warm and friendly hosts, and I learned a lot about Belgium, Flanders, and the regional cuisine of the area. Thank you Suzy!

Wonderful experience and a memorable evening

Ross_Z, 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.