Cooking Class Ghent: Waffles, Beer and Fun

Ghent is bursting with culinary energy. Beyond its many restaurants and cafés, the city also offers a surprising range of cooking lessons and cooking workshops. Whether you are looking for a fun cooking class in Ghent with friends, an original teambuilding activity, or a tasty highlight during your city trip, a cooking workshop in Ghent is always a great idea.

Why join a cooking class in Ghent?

A cooking class is about more than just preparing food. You learn new techniques, discover unique flavors, and most importantly, you do it together. That makes it perfect for:

• Companies that want to bring their teams closer together. Read more about how organizations use Waffles ’n Beer as a teambuilding in Ghent.
• Families and groups of friends looking for something special. A cooking workshop is a fun alternative to a party, just like celebrating a birthday at Waffles ’n Beer.
• Tourists who want to experience Belgian food culture up close.

Ghent is the perfect setting. The city breathes history and gastronomy, making every cooking course just a little more special.

What kind of cooking workshops can you find in Ghent?

The options are diverse:

• Traditional cooking lessons: from Flemish classics to world cuisine.
• Short cooking courses: ideal if you want to learn a new dish in just a few hours.
• Original workshops: from making Belgian chocolate to a Brussels waffle workshop combined with a Belgian beer tasting.

In Ghent you will also find international cooking classes at Illie Mangaro and creative ateliers at Smmaak. Both are fun and varied, but if you are looking for a truly Belgian experience, there is only one place to go: Waffles ’n Beer.

Waffles ’n Beer: a cooking class with a Belgian twist

One of the most original cooking workshops in Ghent is hosted by Waffles ’n Beer. Here everything revolves around two Belgian icons: waffles and beer.

What can you expect?

• Learn how to bake authentic Brussels waffles, from batter to toppings.
• Taste three carefully selected Belgian beers.
• Enjoy an interactive session that’s all about fun and working together.

Guests especially love the warm and welcoming atmosphere. As one participant put it:

Thomas was our host and made it feel like we were in our home kitchen, multiple beer tastings, with refills throughout.

Another wrote:

This beer and waffle cooking class was everything I hoped for and more — fun, interactive, delicious, and genuinely one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had.

It’s no surprise that we are listed on Tripadvisor as one of the best cooking classes in Ghent, with over 1,200 five-star reviews.

Our location at Onderbergen 4A, right in the heart of Ghent, makes the experience even more special. Perfect for teambuildings, bachelorette parties or simply a fun afternoon with friends.

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Practical info

📍 Location: Onderbergen 4A, Ghent

⏱️ Duration: about 1.5 hours

📅 Booking: Check the agenda and book your spot

🥦 Vegetarian or alcohol-free? No problem, we can adapt.

Curious about what’s possible? Explore our private events page or get in touch.

Ready to book your cooking class in Ghent?

Whether you are looking for something original with your team, family, or friends: at Waffles ’n Beer you will enjoy a cooking class in Ghent with a unique Belgian twist.

👉 Check the agenda and reserve your spot

Prefer a private event or something tailor-made? Discover all the options on our private events page or contact us.