Do I need prior cooking experience to join?

No prior experience is required; the workshop is designed for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

Can I take my fermentation projects home?

Yes, you will leave with your own fermentations to continue at home.

Is this workshop suitable for children?

Recommended for ages 12 and up to ensure participants can safely handle ingredients and follow instructions.

Are ingredients provided?

Yes, all necessary ingredients and equipment are supplied during the session.

How many people are in each class?

Class sizes are kept moderate to allow personalized instruction and interaction.

Is this workshop plant-based only?

Yes, the focus is entirely on plant-based fermentation techniques and recipes.

Master Plant-Based Fermentation in Amsterdam’s Hands-On Workshop | Food Tour | Workshop

Amsterdam, the lively capital of the Netherlands, offers more than just historic canals and vibrant street life—it's a hub for innovative culinary experiences that celebrate health and sustainability. Among these, the “Fermentation: spice up your plant-based cuisine” workshop stands out as a specialized dive into the age-old art of fermentation. This immersive 5.5-hour session transforms how you approach plant-based cooking by teaching you to harness natural processes that unlock bold flavors and improve digestion.

Held at Nieuwe Hemweg 6S, a creative culinary space in Amsterdam’s Noord-Holland province, this workshop centers on turning everyday ingredients into dynamic fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha, and miso. Participants gain hands-on experience, learning the biochemistry behind fermentation—the balance of microbes, temperature control, and timing—turning science into delicious results. Beyond instruction, the class includes tastings that let you sample the complex, tangy profiles these foods develop during fermentation.

What sets this experience apart is its accessible yet in-depth approach, ideal for anyone from curious beginners to seasoned plant-based cooks. By the end of the workshop, not only do you leave with your own carefully crafted fermentation projects, but also with actionable knowledge and confidence to experiment independently. This makes it a unique culinary adventure in Amsterdam’s eclectic food scene.

The workshop’s timing fits well for visitors aiming to explore Amsterdam’s rich food culture with a health-conscious twist. Learning fermentation also connects you to longstanding global traditions now flourishing anew in urban settings. Plus, understanding these techniques supports sustainable cooking habits by reducing food waste and fostering natural preservation methods.

Whether you’re drawn by the science, the flavors, or the joy of making something alive in your kitchen, this fermentation workshop broadens your culinary perspective while embedding you deeper into Amsterdam’s vibrant plant-based movement. It’s a perfect fit for travelers eager to blend education with creativity and wellness during their visit.

Nearby Amsterdam offers countless opportunities to unwind and savor other cultural treasures post-class—from its historic Jordaan district to lively markets and parks. This workshop is a standout, not just for what you learn, but for how it enhances your overall experience of this dynamic city.

About Vegan Academy

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.