Brussels: Waffle Making Workshop & Belgian Beer Tasting

Summary

Waffle making in Brussels with local beer tasting and sweet toppings

You’ll mix real Brussels waffle batter with local beer, taste three classic Belgian brews while swapping stories with your guide, then cook as many waffles as you can eat—toppings are wild and unlimited. Expect laughter, sticky fingers, and maybe even a new appreciation for how Belgians do breakfast (or dessert). You might still think about those smells afterward.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Waffle making and beer tasting workshop

• Introduction to waffles and beer
• Presentation about the beer
• Make waffle batter with beer
• Let batter rest
• Taste 3 traditional Belgian beers
• Cook waffles
• Decorate waffles with toppings
• Enjoy complimentary drink with waffles

Top questions

Is this waffle workshop in Brussels suitable for vegans?

Yes, the activity can be fully veganized upon request.

How many types of Belgian beer are included in the tasting?

The workshop includes tasting three different traditional Belgian beers.

Can children join the waffle making workshop?

Infants and small children can attend; strollers are allowed.

Is there a gluten-free option available?

No gluten-free beers are offered during this workshop; check their traditional waffle class for gluten-free options.

Are all cooking materials provided?

Yes, all necessary cooking gear is included for participants.

How do I become the waffle eating champion?

If you eat over nine waffles during the workshop, you become the new champion!

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the venue.

Do I need to bring anything special?

No need to bring anything; everything is provided including coffee or tea.

What’s included

Your day includes all cooking equipment needed for making Brussels waffles with beer in the batter, unlimited access to sweet toppings for your creations, three tastings of traditional Belgian beers (with alcohol-free options available if requested), plus complimentary coffee or tea—all set up so you can eat as many waffles as you dare before heading out into Brussels again.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell—warm, yeasty batter mixing with that sharp, almost grassy scent of Belgian beer. Our host, Sophie, handed me a wooden spoon and grinned. “You’ll get the hang of it,” she said, and honestly, I wasn’t so sure. Mixing beer into waffle batter felt odd at first (I’m used to drinking it, not cooking with it), but she explained how it’s actually the most traditional way here in Brussels. I liked that—felt like we were doing things the proper way, not just for show.

While the batter rested (apparently it needs time to bubble up), we sat around a long table and tried three different Belgian beers. One was so sour it made my face scrunch up—I think I made everyone laugh—and another tasted almost like bread. Sophie told us little stories about each brewery; she knew her stuff without sounding like a textbook. There was this moment when someone asked if you could make vegan waffles—she nodded and said they’d got that covered too. The whole thing felt easygoing, no pressure to be perfect or anything.

Cooking the waffles was messier than I expected. The irons hissed and spat steam everywhere; I burned my thumb (just a little) trying to flip one too soon. We loaded our plates with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, strawberries—someone even put beer on top as a joke. There’s a running challenge: eat more than nine waffles and you’re crowned champion. I barely managed four before giving up (how do people do nine?). The room was noisy with laughter and clinking glasses, but for a second I just watched the light coming through the window, dust swirling above stacks of golden waffles.