Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop in Ghent: Craft & Taste

You make the pralines yourself, not just watch someone else do it.

A two-hour chocolate-making class in Ghent where you craft Belgian pralines from scratch under a chocolatier's guidance, then taste Belgian beer during the session. Children from age 12 are welcome. Minors receive non-alcoholic drinks. Each chocolate station is shared by two participants, and all materials are provided.

The experience

You'll work at a shared chocolate station with one other participant, guided by an expert chocolatier through the steps of making traditional Belgian pralines. The workshop focuses on both the technique and the enjoyment. You're learning how to build the shells and fill them, not sitting through a lecture. Dark chocolate forms the praline shell. Milk chocolate becomes the ganache filling. As you work, you'll taste Belgian beer (or non-alcoholic drinks if you're under 18), which shifts the whole experience from a craft class into something closer to a tasting session where the flavors matter as much as the making.

The two-hour session leaves you with the pralines you've made, bottled water, and the skills to repeat the process at home. The workshop runs in English, though the hosts can translate parts if needed. Children aged 12 and up can join, though anyone under 16 must have an adult present at the station. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, let the operator know when you book.

What’s included

• All chocolate-making materials and equipment.
• Belgian beer tastings for adults (non-alcoholic drinks for under-18s).
• bottled water.
• the pralines you craft.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 18

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Waffles 'n Beer

Is this one for you?The workshop is in central Ghent with public transportation nearby, so you don't need a car or a guide to get there. Book the time that fits your day and show up ready to make chocolate.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do I make during the workshop?

You craft Belgian pralines from scratch: you'll form the dark chocolate shells and fill them with milk chocolate ganache, learning the traditional technique as you go.

Do I get to take the chocolates home with me?

Yes, you take the pralines you've made during the workshop home with you.

Can my 14-year-old join me at the chocolate station?

Children aged 12 and older are welcome, but anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult on a one-to-one basis at the station.

What happens if I'm under 18? Do I still get to taste beer?

Participants under 18 receive non-alcoholic drinks instead of beer during the tasting portion of the workshop.

Is the workshop in English?

Yes, the workshop is conducted in English since participants come from all over the world. The hosts can translate parts if necessary.