Cooking Class in Amsterdam
Cook together, bond together — Amsterdam style
Last updated: March 2026
A cooking class in Amsterdam for company teams costs EUR 69-112 per person and runs for 2.5-4 hours in professional kitchens across De Pijp and Jordaan. Groups of 8-30 people learn to prepare multi-course menus under guidance from professional chefs at venues like La Cucina del Sole, Flagship Amsterdam, and Amsterdam Flavours. Popular cuisines include Italian, Dutch, and Indonesian — reflecting Amsterdam's multicultural character. At EUR 69-85 per person you get a 2.5-hour session with a professional chef, welcome drink, and cooking plus dining in a studio kitchen. At EUR 95-112 per person expect a fine-dining chef, premium ingredients from Albert Cuyp Market, matched wines, and a stunning kitchen loft in the Jordaan. Teams split into small groups, each preparing a different course, then sit down together for the shared meal. Dietary needs including vegan, gluten-free, and halal are handled by all providers. GalaCube curates 3-5 vetted cooking class in Amsterdam event matches and delivers them within 24 hours -- free for you.
What is a Cooking Class?
Professional kitchens across Amsterdam host team cooking experiences — from Indonesian rijsttafel workshops to Italian cuisine at La Cucina del Sole.
Also known as: Kochkurs Amsterdam Firma · Popular for company events and team building in Amsterdam
Available in: De Pijp, Jordaan, Centrum
What to Expect
Your team arrives at a professional kitchen studio — expect open-plan layouts with individual cooking stations, hanging copper pans, and a central demonstration area. The chef welcomes everyone with a drink and introduces the menu: this could be Italian pasta-making at La Cucina del Sole, a full Indonesian rijsttafel at a multicultural studio in De Pijp, or a seasonal Dutch menu using ingredients from Albert Cuyp Market. After the briefing, teams of 4-5 are assigned a course to prepare. The chef circulates between stations, demonstrating knife techniques, seasoning, and plating. The atmosphere shifts quickly from nervous to competitive as groups race to present the best dish. Amsterdam's multicultural heritage means the cuisine options are broader than most cities — Indonesian, Surinamese, Thai, and Dutch are all authentic local choices. The final hour is the shared meal. All courses come together at a long communal table, and the chef talks through what each team prepared. Wine or beer is served. The conversation at this point flows naturally — cooking chaos creates the kind of shared stories that carry over into the office the next week.
Pricing Breakdown
Budget
EUR 69-85/person: 2.5-hour session with a professional chef, welcome drink, and cooking plus dining in a studio kitchen. Includes all ingredients, equipment, and aprons. Studios in De Pijp or Centrum.
Mid-Range
EUR 85-100/person: 3-hour session with market visit to Albert Cuyp, premium ingredients, wine pairing, and a wider menu selection. Private studio booking for groups of 12+. Studios in Jordaan or De Pijp.
Premium
EUR 100-112/person: 3.5-4 hour experience with a fine-dining chef, premium ingredients, matched wines, and a stunning loft kitchen in the Jordaan. Includes professional food photography and recipe booklet to take home.
| Tier | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget | EUR 69-85/person: 2.5-hour session with a professional chef, welcome drink, and cooking plus dining in a studio kitchen. Includes all ingredients, equipment, and aprons. Studios in De Pijp or Centrum. |
| Mid-Range | EUR 85-100/person: 3-hour session with market visit to Albert Cuyp, premium ingredients, wine pairing, and a wider menu selection. Private studio booking for groups of 12+. Studios in Jordaan or De Pijp. |
| Premium | EUR 100-112/person: 3.5-4 hour experience with a fine-dining chef, premium ingredients, matched wines, and a stunning loft kitchen in the Jordaan. Includes professional food photography and recipe booklet to take home. |
Best Locations in Amsterdam
De Pijp — the Albert Cuyp Market area has the highest concentration of cooking studios, and some sessions start with a market visit for ingredients. The multicultural neighbourhood makes Indonesian and Surinamese cooking classes feel authentic. Jordaan — intimate canal-side studios with character; premium loft kitchens along Bloemgracht and Prinsengracht. Centrum — convenient for international teams staying near Centraal; accessible venues near Nieuwmarkt.
Tips from Our Team
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Book the rijsttafel option for something uniquely Amsterdam — Indonesian cooking classes are a genuinely local experience you will not find in other European cities.
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Communicate dietary needs at least one week ahead — good studios customise the entire menu, not just swap one ingredient.
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Morning sessions work better than evening for team bonding — energy is higher, and the shared lunch becomes the social highlight.
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For groups over 20, request two chefs — one instructor managing 25 people means less hands-on guidance and a weaker experience.
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