Discover the art of vegan Italian cuisine at Vegan Academy Amsterdam. Join a lively four-hour workshop to craft pasta, plant-based dishes, and take home delicious recipes. Perfect for food lovers and sustainability advocates alike!
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
No prior fitness required, just a willingness to get hands-on and creative.
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History
Amsterdam has a rich history of culinary innovation, especially in plant-based cuisine, reflecting its progressive food scene.
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The Vegan Academy emphasizes sustainable practices by sourcing local, organic ingredients and minimizing waste.
Vegan Academy
Discover the art of vegan Italian cuisine at Vegan Academy Amsterdam. Join a lively four-hour workshop to craft pasta, plant-based dishes, and take home delicious recipes. Perfect for food lovers and sustainability advocates alike!
Vegan Academy is a culinary school based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, offering hands-on plant-based cooking workshops and classes. The academy focuses on practical skill development, recipe techniques, and shared dining experiences. Workshops include Ottolenghi‑inspired sessions in Amsterdam and Amersfoort, Italian vegan cooking and fresh pasta classes, a dedicated ravioli making workshop, vegan street food and vegan baking sessions in Amersfoort, a kombucha workshop in Amsterdam, and an in-depth fermentation workshop in Amsterdam.
Each workshop emphasizes practical instruction and recipe takeaways. Most workshops run approximately four hours and include guided, hands‑on preparation of multiple plant‑based dishes; the fermentation workshop runs about 5.5 hours. Participants learn professional cutting and pasta techniques, plant‑based substitutions for cheese and dairy, and methods for creating flavorful street food and baked goods without eggs. Several workshops conclude with a shared dinner or tasting, allowing participants to enjoy the dishes they prepare.
Vegan Academy uses structured recipes and demonstrations to teach staple techniques such as fresh pasta making, ravioli filling and sealing, and fermentation basics like kimchi and miso preparation. The kombucha workshop covers fermentation related to beverages.
Classes take place in Amsterdam with select workshops offered in Amersfoort. Vegan Academy targets home cooks and food enthusiasts who want practical, hands‑on training and recipes to reproduce at home. All descriptions above reflect the workshops and structure offered by Vegan Academy.
Booking information, exact schedules, and ingredient lists are provided at time of reservation and vary by workshop. Participants are encouraged to disclose dietary restrictions when booking their class ahead.
Locations
Amsterdam, Amersfoort
Primary classes in Amsterdam and Amersfoort
Typical Length
Mostly 4 hours
Most workshops run four hours
Workshops Offered
8
Range of vegan class topics offered
Format
Hands‑on groups
Cook and dine with other participants
Reserve a hands‑on class today — learn new plant‑based skills, cook with others, and taste the results.
Bring your apron
Wear comfortable clothing and an apron to keep your clothes clean during hands-on cooking.
Arrive early
Arrive 10 minutes before the start to settle in and meet your instructors.
Ask about substitutions
Inquire about specific dietary needs or ingredient substitutions in advance.
Take notes
Bring a notebook or device to jot down tips and recipes for future cooking.
Comfortable apron
Protect your clothing while working with dough and sauces.
Notebook/pen
Jot down recipes and tips to try at home.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during the workshop.
Comfortable shoes
Wear supportive shoes for standing during cooking.