Events

Marc is a musical jack-of-all-trades who finds a trigger in every genre to put his audience in the right mood.

Under the name MarMys, you can find his own musical creations on all musical platforms.

Locatie: under the City Hall

Outdoor fires like White Fire and Ofyr are the trend for those who love tasty outdoor cooking and socializing. These versatile fires combine the functionality of a BBQ, grill and teppanyaki, allowing you to prepare anything - from refined snacks to complete fine dining dishes. 

And when night falls? Then your stove becomes an atmospheric fire bowl that everyone loves to gather around. 

During this inspiring demo, Julie Minne will show you how to effortlessly create a stylish outdoor dining experience with proper preparation and clever techniques. 

Enjoy delicious dishes that are perfect for sharing, while relaxing at the table with your guests. 

What to expect?

- Tips & tricks for cooking on an outdoor fire 

- Surprising and accessible fine dining dishes 

Julie Minne, co-owner of Buitenhuis and passionate amateur chef, was one of the first adepts of the Belgian brand White Fire. With her experience and love for outdoor living, she inspires you to take outdoor cooking to the next level. 

Don't miss this culinary experience and discover how to make outdoor cooking an unforgettable experience!

https://www.buiten-huis.be/ 

Choose charcuterie, chocolate and beer! Experienced foodpairer Luka Libot of brewery De Koninck will guide you through the wonderful world of foodpairings with beers. 

Join this delicious tasting session and enjoy a unique tasting experience.

Always wanted to know how sustainable cocoa travels from farmer to chocolate? 

Ellen Taerwe of HOLY COW takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of speciality cocoa from INDIA. Together with her husband Luca, she founded a cocoa company almost 10 years ago in India, where they support small-scale cocoa farmers with a fair and stable income. 

In their shop and workshop in Ghent you follow the whole process from bean to chocolate. During a tasty tasting you will not only discover the refined flavors of their own Ghent chocolate, but you will also experience the impact of the processing process on the cocoa and the chocolate. 

Immerse yourself in the story behind your piece of chocolate! 

It will be a unique experience with a ready view of the full making process of chocolate as a take-away! 

This workshop includes an extensive tasting, pouring and decorating 1 bar of your own chocolate and a drink at the bar of Gent Smaakt .

Playing with taste!

Most of us can follow a recipe, but finishing a dish is another matter. Because when is a dish really 'finished'? 

And what does it take? 

No, no magic or years of training but a healthy dose of taste insight. 

During this workshop you will playfully discover how flavors interact and make a dish fall or stand. Through a few fun exercises you will discover how to control the balance of flavors and make each dish flourish. 

The best investment for endless cooking pleasure

Always wanted to know how sustainable cocoa travels from farmer to chocolate? 

Ellen Taerwe of HOLY COW takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of speciality cocoa from INDIA. Together with her husband Luca, she founded a cocoa company almost 10 years ago in India, where they support small-scale cocoa farmers with a fair and stable income. 

In their shop and workshop in Ghent you follow the whole process from bean to chocolate. During a tasty tasting you will not only discover the refined flavors of their own Ghent chocolate, but you will also experience the impact of the processing process on the cocoa and the chocolate. 

Immerse yourself in the story behind your piece of chocolate! 

It will be a unique experience with a ready view of the full making process of chocolate as a take-away! 

This workshop includes an extensive tasting, pouring and decorating 1 bar of your own chocolate and a drink at the bar of Gent Smaakt .

Italian Taste Theatre  

Culinary journalist and (NJAM) TV chef Sarah Puozzo will transport you to culinary Italy during this exclusive event. 

She will tell you about Vivaldi's favorite dish, the velvety tortellini of the goddess Venus in Emilia-Romagna and more extraordinary stories. She will let you taste dishes from the different Italian cuisines that she collected in her new book Mangiamo! All'italiana. A unique experience in Belgium! 

About the author 

Belgian-Italian Sarah Puozzo is the face behind the online magazine Sarahpuozzo.com. She has also been featured on Njam! (In the mix and Open fire) and Netflix. She has a background in communications and food journalism and took chef training at renowned schools in Paris and Italy. In 2020, she obtained the “Master of Pasta” title in Italy and started the first Pasta Academy in Belgium and the Netherlands. 

Always wanted to know how sustainable cocoa travels from farmer to chocolate? 

Ellen Taerwe of HOLY COW takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of speciality cocoa from INDIA. Together with her husband Luca, she founded a cocoa company almost 10 years ago in India, where they support small-scale cocoa farmers with a fair and stable income. 

In their shop and workshop in Ghent you follow the whole process from bean to chocolate. During a tasty tasting you will not only discover the refined flavors of their own Ghent chocolate, but you will also experience the impact of the processing process on the cocoa and the chocolate. 

Immerse yourself in the story behind your piece of chocolate! 

It will be a unique experience with a ready view of the full making process of chocolate as a take-away! 

This workshop includes an extensive tasting, pouring and decorating 1 bar of your own chocolate and a drink at the bar of Gent Smaakt .

For several years, his name has been synonymous in the music world with an unseen, musical passion in his DJ sets.

The combination of making radio (Q-music, JOE fm, TOPradio, NRJ, ...) and nightlife turned out to be a golden one.

He knows better than anyone else how to put on the right record at the right time.

Location: under the City Hall

Setting a table is more than putting down cutlery and plates. 

Discover how to use simple techniques and clever combinations of glassware, linens and decorations to transform your table into an atmospheric setting for any occasion. 

You will also learn creative napkin folding techniques in this workshop! 

Would you like to learn more about kitchen herbs, their cultivation and care to combining them in tasty dishes? During this inspiring workshop, herb grower Lode Claus and chef Michiel Van Colenberghe will take you into the world of herbs! 

What can you expect? 

- Stories from herbalist Lode about known and lesser known herbs 

- Storage techniques to enjoy your herbs to the fullest 

- Culinary insights on how to perfectly combine herbs in dishes 

- Tastings created by chef Michiel  

Whether you are a novice spice or want to deepen your knowledge, this workshop is a must for anyone who wants to cook flavorful and fresh! 

Register now and discover how your spices take your dishes to the next level! 

Twin sisters Marta and Joanna Klejman take you into the flavorful world of fermentation. 

During this inspiring demo you will discover how easy and fun fermentation really is. With their passion for healthy food and age-old techniques, they will show you how to get started with fermented vegetables at home. 

They will share their knowledge about the powerful health benefits of fermentation and let you taste delicious dishes from their book Fermentista. Expect crisp, fresh flavors and surprising combinations that are not only delicious, but also good for your gut microbiome. 

Stop by, get inspired and taste for yourself how fermentation can transform your kitchen as well as your health. 

About Marta & Joanna 

Dietitians and twin sisters Marta and Joanna Klejman are the driving force behind Klejman fermentista. They host exciting fermentation workshops and market their own flavorful line of fermented vegetables. 

https://klejman2.com/ 

Discover Moroccan cuisine with Hakim

Hakim Chatar is a creative jack-of-all-trades. As a DJ and television producer, he brings stories to life, but his passion does not stop there. He is co-founder of production house Habibis and gives young musical talent a stage through his own booking agency. In 2023, he narrowly missed out on the Celebrity MasterChef title, but that didn't stop him-always soon followed by his first cookbook, 'Ras El Hakim,' and his love of cooking became a fixture. Hakim lives in Ghent with his girlfriend, radio DJ Jolien Roets, their two children and a pair of stubborn cats. 

Take a look inside his 'breed'! 

During the workshop, Hakim will cook a dish from his book Ras el Hakim. Will it be a heartwarming Harira soup, a flavorful Tajine, or maybe even a delicious dessert? 

Sign up and find out for yourself! Please note that seating is limited.

Marc is a musical jack-of-all-trades who finds a trigger in every genre to put his audience in the right mood.

Under the name MarMys, you can find his own musical creations on all musical platforms.

Locatie: under the City Hall

We look at the rise of viticulture in Flanders, and introduce you to the diversity of Flemish wines. 

We discover the fascinating Flemish wine landscape while tasting. 

A culinary journey into the heart of Mediterranean cuisine with Nehme and Caroline of Beiruti restaurant 

Lebanese cuisine is known for its sophisticated flavors, rich spices and colorful mezze - a feast of small dishes to enjoy together. During this demo, Nehme Darwiche and Caroline Delbecque will take you on a flavorful journey of discovery, where tradition and hospitality go hand in hand. 

Nehme, born and raised in Beirut, shares not only the secrets of his family recipes, but also the stories behind the dishes. From the perfect hummus according to his mother to flavorful hot and cold mezze, fragrant main dishes with fresh herbs, vegetables, spices, meat and fish, and delectable desserts - this demo is an ode to authentic Mediterranean cuisine. 

What to expect. 

- The art of mezze 

- Authentic herbs and spices - how they bring flavors to life 

- Tasters of traditional family recipes and culinary stories  

- Inspiration to create your own flavorful Lebanese table 

Be seduced by the intense flavors and warm hospitality of Lebanon and discover how to conjure up a table full of delectable dishes using simple ingredients and authentic techniques! 

Register now and taste the magic of Mediterranean cuisine. 

Please note : this demo is given in English. 

https://nl.beiruti.eu/ 

Most of us can follow a recipe, but finishing a dish is another matter. Because when is a dish really 'finished'? 

And what does it take? 

No, no magic or years of training but a healthy dose of taste insight. During this workshop you will playfully discover how flavors interact and make a dish fall or stand. 

Through a few fun exercises you will discover how to control the balance of flavors and make each dish flourish. 

The best investment for endless cooking pleasure.  

For several years, his name has been synonymous in the music world with an unseen, musical passion in his DJ sets.

The combination of making radio (Q-music, JOE fm, TOPradio, NRJ, ...) and nightlife turned out to be a golden one.

He knows better than anyone else how to put on the right record at the right time.

Location: under the City Hall

After the great success of last year, we are organizing a Children's Restaurant again!   

Do you have a petit-chef at home and does your child dream of cooking for family and friends or serving food just like in a real restaurant? 

Then this is possible during Gent Smaakt, a culinary family event in the heart of Ghent. 

Everyone between 9 and 14 years old can register and indicate which task your child would most like to do that day (kitchen/bar & service).   Then invite family and friends to come and eat at the Children's Restaurant that day.   

We have maximum space for 40 children and 100 diners per day (max. 6 people per child).  Children pay €5 for this workshop. Their guests pay € 30 per adult and € 20 for children up to 9 years old.  

In the restaurant we serve a 3-course menu with accompanied drinks:

- Mocktail 

- Choice of 2 starters (fish - plant-based) 

- Choice of 2 main courses (meat - plant-based) 

- Dessert 

- Water at the table 

The children's jury is currently deliberating on the recipes of the participating chefs.  

Timing participating children: 11:15-16:00 a.m.  
Timing family & guests: reception at 14h15 - end at 16h   
Registration is possible until 15/5.

After receiving your registration, you can expect an email with practical info, and you will be able to pass on your menu choice. 

Location: under the 'Stadshal'

The Children's Restaurant is a concept of Gent Smaakt in cooperation with Hotelschool Gent and could be made possible by Jumbo.