Cooking Classes

in the Garden Kitchen
Thu 7 May 18:00 - Thu 22 Oct 22:00
7 May
-
22 Oct
From 18:00
  • 7 May
    -
    22 Oct
    From 18:00
    Culinary Garden

Do you like to cook? Our Garden Kitchen in our brand new Culinary Garden is waiting for you! Gather your friends, family or colleagues and make it a sensory experience in this unique location.

The cooking classes are open to both beginners and hobby cooks.  

A maximum of 16 people can participate in our cooking workshops, so be quick! 

Book your ticket here

Attention, click on the right date when booking your ticket!

Seasonal gift idea!

Surprise someone with a gift voucher from Meise Botanic Garden! You’re not just giving a voucher, but an invitation to taste, discover and enjoy. The recipient can use it both online and at the ticket office for cooking workshops, tickets, guided tours or delightful finds in the Garden Shop.

The perfect gift for anyone who loves flavour, nature and unique experiences.

Dates and themes (from 6:00 pm  to 9:00 pm)

May

7.05: Spring on the Menu – freshness on your plate *
14.05: Sushi Workshop – roll sushi like a pro **
28.05: Asparagus – the white gold on your plate *

June

11.06: Bistro Dishes with Vegetables and Herbs – delightfully savoury *
18.06: Asian Street Food – Asia, the ultimate street-food hotspot **

July

2.07: Side Dishes for the BBQ *
9.07: Asian Fingerfood – finger-licking good **
30.07: Latin American Cuisine – wonderfully fiery *

August

13.08: Journey Across the Ocean – fish dishes to enjoy *
20.08: Sushi – roll sushi like a pro **

September

17.09: A Journey of Flavours Around the World – a treat for your taste buds *
24.09: Rijsttafel – a table full of delicious Eastern aromas and colours **

October

01.10: Comfort Food – easy and irresistible *
15.10: Asian Vegetarian/Vegan – discover the versatile plant-based Asian kitchen **
22.10: Autumn & Winter Dishes – heart-warming cuisine *

* With Chef Marc Fanaat from De Kookfanaten
** With Juny Lai

Practical

Price

  • The cost is 80 euros per person per cooking workshop.
  • For Friends of the Botanic Garden this is 72 euros.
  • The entrance to Meise Botanical Garden is included in the price.

What do you get?

  • You don't need to bring anything yourself, we provide everything on site.
  • The package includes : 
  • Aperitif
  • Flat water, sparkling water, white and red wine and coffee.
  • Tea ceremony (only with the asian cooking classes)
  • All ingredients
  • Recipe bundles
  • After cooking, you can enjoy all the self-prepared dishes together in the atmospheric Culinary Garden.

Reservation and annulation

  • min. number = 8 pers. for cooking classes with Marc
  • min. number = 14 pers. for cooking classes with Juny
  • max. number = 16 pers.
  • If there are not enough registrations, we will gladly change you to another date.
  • If the weather conditions do not allow it, Plantentuin Meise can cancel the cooking workshops and you will receive a voucher for a later cooking workshop.
  • Self-cancellation is only possible under certain conditions*.

Important

  • The official language is Dutch, but Marc also speaks fluent French and English. Juny speaks English & Chinese
Meeting point:  the participants meet at 17.50 at the entrance 'Meise Village' (Brusselsesteenweg, Meise)

For more information you can always mail us at kookworkshops@plantentuinmeise.be.

Book your ticket here

Attention, click on the right date when booking your ticket!

Tailor-made cooking classes : 

If you want to organise a cooking class with your family, your company, your friends, ...., don't hesitate to contact us at kookworkshops@plantentuinmeise.be.  

*Cancellation conditions: If you cancel more than four weeks in advance, you are entitled to a full refund of the amount paid. If you cancel less than 15 days in advance, no refund is possible.

Chef Marc Fanaat of Kookfanaten

Chef Marc, or Marc De Coster, is a chef who runs Kookfanaten. He is known for his creative menus and organising special culinary evenings.

Juny Lai

Juny Lai was born in Taiwan and specialises in authentic Asian cuisines. With over twenty years of culinary experience, she gives cooking workshops throughout Flanders that combine taste, culture and conviviality. Her mission is to connect people through traditional dishes, authentic techniques and a warm, personal story. In each workshop, she provides an accessible, hands-on experience that is all about Asian hospitality.

 

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