Waffles and Beer teaches both the Liege and Brussels waffle recipes in a central Ghent workshop, pairing each style with a matched Belgian beer selection.
Tip: The evening session is the most social format; the daytime slot on weekdays is better for travellers with afternoon plans.
Waffles and Beer teaches both the Liege and Brussels waffle recipes in a central Ghent workshop, pairing each style with a matched Belgian beer selection.
Tip: The evening session is the most social format; the daytime slot on weekdays is better for travellers with afternoon plans.
Chocolatier Joost Arijs teaches praline assembly, ganache preparation and moulding techniques in his Vlaanderenstraat workshop, with tastings throughout.
Tip: Participants take home a box of eight pralines they make; book via the Joost Arijs website on the education page.
Gruut's brewing workshop demonstrates the medieval gruit herb-mix recipe and fermentation process, culminating in a guided tasting of all five house beers.
Tip: Saturdays only; book online at least two weeks ahead. The tour includes all five house beers and is the most complete way to understand Gruut.
The Bakery by Joost Arijs runs sourdough workshops covering starter management, bulk fermentation and scoring, with participants taking a baked loaf home.
Tip: Open Tuesday to Saturday; book the earliest morning slot for the most time to complete and taste the full bake cycle.