Private Brussels Cooking Class with Optional Market Tour

Cook a gourmet Belgian meal in a local kitchen, then sit down to eat what you made.

A private cooking class in Brussels where you learn to prepare a multi-course Belgian-inspired meal in your host Ine's modern kitchen, then enjoy it over wine. You can add a guided walk through Le Marché Bio, a covered organic market less than ten minutes away, where you'll pick seasonal ingredients together. The cooking portion lasts about two hours. The full experience runs five hours with the market tour included.

The experience

You start in Ine's modern kitchen in the heart of Brussels with a refreshing drink in hand. Over the next two hours, you'll learn cooking techniques and tips as you prepare a gourmet meal together, typically an hors d'œuvre, a starter, a main course and dessert. The menu shifts with the seasons and might include green pea gazpacho, squid with tomato coulis, roasted chicken with herbed potatoes, or whole roasted dorade. Ine's food is light and creative, built on fresh ingredients and culinary trends. You'll also learn how to plate and present your dishes beautifully.

If you choose the market tour option, the experience begins with a short walk to Le Marché Bio, a covered organic market where you'll browse seasonal fruits, vegetables, artisan breads and local specialties. You'll learn about Belgian ingredients and food traditions as you shop, then purchase a few items together to use during the cooking class. On Sundays, you may visit a local farmers market instead, depending on what's in season. After cooking, you sit down to the meal you helped create, served with wine and other beverages.

The class is private, so it's just you and your group with Ine. She speaks English and Dutch. Let her know at booking if anyone has allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences: vegetarian options are available. The experience accommodates infants in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Hands-on cooking lesson with your local host.
• a multi-course gourmet meal you prepare together.
• wine and other beverages with the meal.
• guided visit to Le Marché Bio or a local farmers market if you choose the market tour option.
• simple tips for plating and presenting your dishes.

Options for this experience

4 options

Lunch with a cooking classGuide in English or Dutch · 10:30

Dinner with a cooking classGuide in English or Dutch · 17:30

Market tour, followed by cooking and lunchGuide in English or Dutch · 10:00

Market tour, followed by cooking and dinnerGuide in English or Dutch · 16:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 10:30, 16:00 and 17:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Dutch

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Stroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?Choose the market tour option if you want to shop for ingredients with Ine and learn about Belgian food traditions before cooking. Pick the cooking class alone if you prefer to start directly in the kitchen and spend more time on technique and the meal itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

Can I add a market visit to the cooking class?

Yes, you can choose the market tour option, which includes a guided walk to Le Marché Bio, a covered organic market less than ten minutes from Ine's apartment, where you'll shop for fresh ingredients together before cooking.

What kind of meal do we cook?

A multi-course Belgian-inspired meal with an hors d'œuvre, starter, main and dessert. The menu changes seasonally and might include green pea gazpacho, squid in tomato coulis, roasted chicken with herbed potatoes, or whole roasted dorade.

How long does the cooking class last?

The cooking portion lasts about two hours, after which you sit down to eat the meal you prepared. With the market tour included, the full experience runs five hours.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes, vegetarian options are available. Let Ine know at booking if anyone in your party has allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences so she can adjust the menu.