Cooking classes in Amsterdam
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Amsterdam home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Amsterdam is warmest in July at about 73°F (23°C).
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What to eat and drink in Amsterdam
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Stroopwafel
- Two thin waffles stuck together with caramel syrup, best warm from a market stall.
- Herring
- Raw brined herring, eaten with chopped onion and pickles, sometimes in a soft roll.
- Bitterballen
- Crisp fried balls of thick beef ragout, dipped in mustard, eaten with a beer.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Amsterdam month by month
Averages for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 43 (6) | 44 (7) | 50 (10) | 58 (14) | 64 (18) | 69 (20) | 73 (23) | 72 (22) | 67 (19) | 58 (15) | 50 (10) | 44 (7) |
| Low °F (°C) | 34 (1) | 34 (1) | 37 (3) | 41 (5) | 47 (9) | 52 (11) | 56 (14) | 56 (13) | 52 (11) | 46 (8) | 40 (5) | 35 (2) |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:56 pm | 5:53 pm | 6:44 pm | 8:38 pm | 9:29 pm | 10:04 pm | 9:56 pm | 9:07 pm | 7:57 pm | 6:47 pm | 4:48 pm | 4:27 pm |
Questions
What food is Amsterdam known for?
Stroopwafel: two thin waffles stuck together with caramel syrup, best warm from a market stall. Herring: raw brined herring, eaten with chopped onion and pickles, sometimes in a soft roll. Bitterballen: crisp fried balls of thick beef ragout, dipped in mustard, eaten with a beer.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Amsterdam?
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