Private Tour

Experience Authentic Belgian Cuisine: Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Ghent Local

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

Dutch

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Join Suzy in her modern kitchen and learn to cook three Belgian dishes that might include a soup or dessert, appetizer and main. You can expect the cooking experience to last two hours before you sit down and share the meal you helped prepare with Suzy and Bob.

You might try stoverij (juicy chunks of beef stewed in beer), vol au vent (chicken and mushrooms in a bechamel sauce), witloof (Belgian endive with cheese and ham) or Suzy's creation roast chicken with fresh garden vegetables and homemade bread. Suzy is particular about cooking with high quality ingredients - she gets her meat from a local butcher that personally sources from a local farm. Beer or wine is included in your experience!

This is a wonderful opportunity to peek into a Belgian home and learn about the country, its locals and their cuisine!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Menu varies depending on the season - some parts of the dishes need to cook for several hours and may be cooked in advance to save time during the lesson.

If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking

Private, personalized experience

Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Ghent home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Belgian culture and cuisine together.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private cooking class + meal with your host Suzy

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch

Dinner

Gratuities

Beverages

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What To Expect

This is one of the most unique and immersive culinary and cultural experiences you'll find in Ghent. Your host Suzy is an incredibly warm, wonderful and delightful host with a lovely sense of humor. Her home is a beautiful and peaceful haven, filled with beautiful Flemish art inherited from her family and surrounded by gorgeous rambling gardens. Begin your Belgian culinary adventure with a walk around Suzy's lush garden, dotted with several varieties of fruit trees and herbs. Next, join Suzy in her modern kitchen and learn to cook a Belgian meal that includes a soup or appetizer, main and dessert created from locally sourced, high-quality ingredients. Your Belgian cooking experience lasts two hours after which you will sit down with Suzy and her husband Bob to share the meal you helped prepare. Growing up, dinner time was always Suzy's favorite memory because she enjoyed the healthy food and delightful conversations with family at the table. She is now excited to host travelers over food and engaging conversation at her table - your meal includes beer or wine. This is a wonderful opportunity to peek into a Belgian home and learn about the country, its locals and their cuisine!

Sample Menu

starter

Fresh homemade Belgian bread

starter

Salad, roasted garden vegetables or witloof

main

Stoverij, vol au vent, waterzooi or roast chicken

Juicy chunks of beef stewed in beer, chicken and mushrooms in a bechamel sauce, Belgian wine based meat stew, or Suzy's roast chicken

dessert

Belgian chocolate mousse or fruit tart

Options

Cooking class and lunch

Cooking class and dinner

Reviews

5.00

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Dinner with Suzy - I highlight of my trip!
marlomarley463,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Dinner with Suzy was so lovely! Exceeded all my expectations. Suzy was so welcoming and made me and my friends feel at home. She had prepped portions of the meal ahead of time and we still had plenty of hands-on experience with cooking the food. She was easy to talk to, and it was nice to connect over drinks and an appetizer part way through cooking the main meal. We learned about ingredients that are predominantly found in Belgium. For dessert, we had pears that she jarred herself with a delicious chocolate and cream sauce on top. Her husband, Bob, joined for the meal and he is equally as wonderful as she is! They shared about their experiences living in Belgium. It was so great to be able to ask questions about the area and their time living there. There was much laughter around the table! I was able to keep the recipes to try and recreate them back in the States. I would highly recommend dinner with Suzy and look forward to dinner again next time I am in Belgium!
A warm welcome + a delicious meal = a great introduction to Belgium.
AnneMBoston,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Spending an evening with Suzy and Bob was like spending an evening with good friends. Suzy is a warm and natural presence. Her home is so comfortable! We made (well, in fairness Suzy made; I cut up a few vegetables) several Belgium classics: a tomato with tiny gray shrimp from the North Sea and a homemade aioli sauce; the freshest tasting pea soup imaginable; salmon steamed with leeks and carrots; mashed potatoes with sorrel and cauliflower. The food was deceptively simple and absolutely delicious. Suzy: thank you for a wonderful introduction to Belgium. If you are ever my way, I hope to return the favor.
Couldn't Recommend More :-) Fantastic Belgium Cooking Experience
Hannah R,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Words truly can't begin to describe how much fun this cooking experience was for me and my family. This was our first time out of the country (United States) and we've truly never done anything like this - however, we couldn't be more pleased. Upon arrival, Suzy made us feel just like family and gave us a tour of her beautiful home and garden! Suzy and her husband Bob were so delightful and fun to spend time with. It was so clear that Suzy loves hosting and has a true gift of hospitality - She went above and beyond to prepare food we would enjoy and teach us so much about cooking the meal. We had countless questions about Belgium and the culture here, and Suzy/Bob were incredibly knowledgable! I would recommend this cooking class to any friends/family visiting the area! Hoping to stay connected with Suzy and Bob in the future, we loved them :-)
Great class with fantastic people
Michael V,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic cooking class and meal with Suzy and Bob. They were warm and friendly hosts, and I learned a lot about Belgium, Flanders, and the regional cuisine of the area. Thank you Suzy!
A wonderful night with a wonderful couple in Ghent, Belgium!!
Global771189,
Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Suzy is so charming and we had an absolutely wonderful time spending an evening in a Belgium home with Suzy and Bob. The food was delicious and we learned new techniques of how to prepare meals. Bob and Suzy are adorable and it was fascinating to hear of stories about Belgium during World War II and just the everyday life of Belgium. The house and grounds are wonderful and Suzy uses all of the gardens and areas to entertain. It was a fabulous time.
A wonderful day of cooking!
dana0316,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a magnificent morning and afternoon with Suzy! We learned so much and had great conversations. We will definitely do Traveling Spoon again and will recommend Suzy to others looking to do a cooking experience in Ghent.
Belgium Cooking Is Fun with Suzy!
W8658NNkaylab,
Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Suzy is a fantastic host; she is warm, welcoming, accommodating, and most importantly - a great chef and teacher. She answered questions before, during, and after the event. I was able to bring my English speaking parents and my husband for a lovely day in Ghent. We learned a lot about Belgian culture through the delicious food and dynamic conversation. Be warned, make sure you arrive with an appetite! :) Suzy takes the time to shop locally in advance to give the most authentic experience she can. My father is a good cook but even he learned a trick or two from Suzy. Thank you again, Suzy! We will always remember the time we spent with you in your beautiful kitchen and home!
Wonderful experience and a memorable evening
Ross Z,
Jul 15, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Suzy and Bob were wonderful hosts, and we had a fun and memorable time cooking with them in their beautiful home! This was a welcome break from the constant eating-out of the rest of our vacation. The food was interesting and enjoyable and the company was great. Highly recommended.
Such a Splendid Evening
U8978UQlauran,
Jun 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect evening of Belgian/Flemish culture and food. At home in her beautifully appointed and modern kitchen, Suzy planned a beautiful menu and taught us new cooking techniques along the way. Her husband, Bob, joined us for dinner and was a true delight. By evening’s end we felt as if we were saying goodbye to friends. Highly recommed😊
I have a friend in Ghent
rosaleej618,
Apr 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our time with Suzy was like hanging out and cooking with a great friend we have known for years even though we only met that day. She is fun, lively, personable and a great home cook. She guided us, demonstrated for us and encouraged us as we cooked together and laughed together in her beautiful kitchen. I absolutely loved being with her and learning about Belgium beer, Waterzooi and white asparagus with mimosa sauce. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had in the kitchen and dining with her and Bob was also wonderful.