Chocolate and Jenever Tasting in Ghent: Belgian Craft Pairing

Five jenevers, five chocolates, one 16th-century room

A small-group tasting of five local jenevers paired with artisanal chocolates from different Belgian makers, held at the Chocolade Ambassade in Ghent's historic heart. Maximum six people. One of the shop's founders leads the tasting in English, sharing the craft behind each pairing. The tasting room stays cool to preserve chocolate quality, and the location sits steps from Gravensteen Castle, making it easy to combine with a day exploring the city.

The experience

Five jenevers meet five chocolates in this 90-minute tasting at the Chocolade Ambassade, a chocolate shop tucked inside a 16th-century Flemish stairhouse near the castle. The tasting pairs local jenevers (including a 10-year-aged pour that tastes closer to whiskey than gin) with high-quality chocolates from four different Belgian makers. Jenever is less known than Belgian beer but sits at the root of gin itself. This tasting introduces you to the range of what the spirit can be when aged and crafted by hand.

One of the shop's two founders personally leads the group through each pairing, walking through the craft and history behind both chocolate and jenever. The room holds a maximum of six people, and stays around 18°C to keep the chocolate in condition. Bring a sweater if you run cold. After the tasting ends, you can buy chocolates to take with you, and the founders offer recommendations for where to find jenever and other craft foods around Ghent.

What’s included

• Water.
• six artisanal chocolates from four different exclusive Belgian makers.
• four local jenevers including a 10-year-aged jenever, plus one jenever product.
• guidance from one of the shop's founders in English.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 17:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Pets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chocolade Ambassade

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so anyone comfortable following a conversation in that language can join. The group stays small, maximum six people, which means you're not competing to hear or taste. The tasting room is cool and the pace is unhurried, so this works well if you want to linger over each pairing without rushing through the day.

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Top questions

What jenevers are included in the tasting?

The tasting includes four local jenevers plus one jenever product, with one of them aged for 10 years. The aged jenever has a character closer to whiskey than the gin most people know.

How many chocolates do I get to taste?

Six artisanal chocolates from different exclusive Belgian makers are included, each paired with a jenever to show how the flavors work together.

Who leads the tasting and what language is it in?

One of the two founders of the Chocolade Ambassade leads the group in English, sharing personal stories and facts about the craftsmanship behind each product.

Where exactly is the Chocolade Ambassade located?

The shop sits in Ghent's historic center, just around the corner from Gravensteen Castle, inside a 16th-century Flemish stairhouse. The location makes it easy to combine the tasting with other sightseeing in the city.

What's included in the tasting price?

The tasting includes water; six artisanal chocolates from different makers; four local jenevers plus one jenever product. You can purchase additional chocolates afterward if you wish.