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Host: Ine

Brussels, Belgium

USD
$119-$162 per person

Gourmet Belgian-inspired cuisine in a modern Brussels home

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food Tour

Meet Ine

Ine grew up near Ghent in East Flanders, where she learned to cook alongside her father. While her mother prepared everyday family meals, it was her father who invited Ine into the kitchen on weekends to help create memorable Belgian dishes for family and friends. Those early experiences inspired a lifelong passion for cooking and entertaining. Today, Ine welcomes travelers into her modern, minimalist apartment in Brussels for an authentic Belgian culinary experience. Overlooking peaceful neighborhood gardens, her home offers a relaxing setting to discover local food, culture, and hospitality. Like many Belgians, Ine grows fresh herbs on her balcony and incorporates them into her seasonal dishes, creative mocktails, flavored waters, soups, and appetizers. Although Ine works as a communications professional, gastronomy is her true passion. She loves planning menus, experimenting with modern cooking techniques, and showcasing the flavors of Belgian cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. She is also an avid diner who enjoys exploring fine restaurants and keeping up with culinary trends. Whether you're interested in learning about Belgian food traditions, discovering local ingredients, or simply enjoying an authentic home-cooked meal with a Brussels local, Ine loves sharing her culture through food. Be sure to ask her for recommendations on the best restaurants, cafés, and hidden culinary gems in Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, and Ghent.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-6 guests) Join Ine for a modern, gourmet Belgian inspired meal in her modern home. Ine's food is light and creative and offers a wide variety of flavors, textures and colors following culinary trends. Your meal will be served in courses, typically an hors d'œuvre, a starter, a main and dessert. Your menu might include dishes such as green pea gazpacho, squid with tomato coulis, roasted chicken and herbed potatoes and whole roasted dorade. Ine cooks Belgian inspired international cuisine. Her flavors are delicately balanced and offer a variety of textures.

Cooking experience: (2-6 guests) Join Ine in her modern home kitchen for a hands-on Brussels cooking class and discover the flavors of Belgian cuisine. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, learn authentic cooking techniques and prepare a gourmet meal using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Your hands-on cooking class lasts about two hours, after which you'll sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you helped create together. Along the way, Ine will also share simple tips for beautifully plating and presenting your dishes, just as she does when entertaining family and friends. Vegetarian options are available; please advise at the time of booking if required. Please also let us know at the time of booking if anyone in your party has any allergies, dietary restrictions, or cooking preferences so your host can accommodate them whenever possible. Ideal for couples, families or travelers interested in an authentic cultural and culinary experience in Brussels.

Market visit: (2-6 guests) Meet Ine at her apartment and stroll together to Le Marché Bio, a covered organic market less than a 10-minute walk away. Browse seasonal fruits, vegetables, artisan breads, and other locally sourced products while learning about Belgian ingredients and food traditions. Together, you'll select a few fresh ingredients to use during your hands-on Brussels cooking class in Ine's home kitchen. On Sundays, you may visit a local farmers market instead, depending on what's in season.

Notes: Wine is included in the cost of your experience.

Languages spoken: English, Dutch, French

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Hors d'œuvre of marinated olives and cured meat
  • Appetizer of green pea or other gazpacho
  • Main of squid in a tomato coulis, whole roasted chicken or herbed dorade
  • Dessert of white and dark chocolate dipped strawberries
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Ine is a true artist with food! After the heavy stews and rich sauces I tasted in Belgium, Ine's fresh, light and colorful dishes were a delightful respite. She is a wealth of knowledge about the city and its restaurants and takes great pride and care in creating and presenting her dishes. I had a truly wonderful meal and delightful afternoon with the lovely Ine. Even the way she presented me with drinking water was fun - in tall bottles filled with fennel, thyme and cucumber in one and strawberries, lemon and mint in the other. It was spa water! She is a wonderful person to chat with about Brussels and her passion for food and presentation really shines through. Her pea gazpacho was a vivid green and the calamari in tomato coulis just melted in my mouth. I had a wonderful food experience with Ine in her minimalist, modern apartment in Brussels.

Traveling Spoon Ambassador, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (15)
A very good meal and a really good place to eat
- greta July 07, 2026
This was a great evening with Ine. She walked with us around her neighborhood to market, bakery and butcher. We returned to her home and helped prepare a wonderful meal with appetizers, delicious asparagus and a chicken leak soup that really hit the spot. Wine was included. It was great to share a meal with such a gracious host. We left feeling like we mad a new friend.
- bill April 25, 2026
Met Ines at her apartment in Brussels. Started the evening with wine and appetizers on the balcony overlooking the gardens below. Had a great wide ranging conversation. Moved inside for a wonderfully prepared meal and more conversation. Overall an excellent evening of food, wine and conversation. A perfect example of what Traveling Spoon is trying to achieve. Highly recommend.
- Robert June 10, 2024
Marvelous experience! This workshop combines both culinary discovery and incredible human sharing. Our host Ine is a welcoming woman full of energy. We felt like at a friend's house over a delicious meal and good wine.
- 383aud February 08, 2024
Stunning decor and delicious gourmet food make this experience a must-do.
- Macro May 03, 2023
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Ine

$119-$162 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $119 $119
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $145 $136
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $162 $153
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $119 $119
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $145 $136
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $162 $153
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:30pm-2:30pm 7:30pm-9:30pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:30am-2:30pm 5:30pm-9:30pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-3:00pm 4:00pm-9:00pm

Meet Ine

Ine grew up near Ghent in East Flanders, where she learned to cook alongside her father. While her mother prepared everyday family meals, it was her father who invited Ine into the kitchen on weekends to help create memorable Belgian dishes for family and friends. Those early experiences inspired a lifelong passion for cooking and entertaining. Today, Ine welcomes travelers into her modern, minimalist apartment in Brussels for an authentic Belgian culinary experience. Overlooking peaceful neighborhood gardens, her home offers a relaxing setting to discover local food, culture, and hospitality. Like many Belgians, Ine grows fresh herbs on her balcony and incorporates them into her seasonal dishes, creative mocktails, flavored waters, soups, and appetizers. Although Ine works as a communications professional, gastronomy is her true passion. She loves planning menus, experimenting with modern cooking techniques, and showcasing the flavors of Belgian cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. She is also an avid diner who enjoys exploring fine restaurants and keeping up with culinary trends. Whether you're interested in learning about Belgian food traditions, discovering local ingredients, or simply enjoying an authentic home-cooked meal with a Brussels local, Ine loves sharing her culture through food. Be sure to ask her for recommendations on the best restaurants, cafés, and hidden culinary gems in Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, and Ghent.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-6 guests) Join Ine for a modern, gourmet Belgian inspired meal in her modern home. Ine's food is light and creative and offers a wide variety of flavors, textures and colors following culinary trends. Your meal will be served in courses, typically an hors d'œuvre, a starter, a main and dessert. Your menu might include dishes such as green pea gazpacho, squid with tomato coulis, roasted chicken and herbed potatoes and whole roasted dorade. Ine cooks Belgian inspired international cuisine. Her flavors are delicately balanced and offer a variety of textures.

Cooking experience: (2-6 guests) Join Ine in her modern home kitchen for a hands-on Brussels cooking class and discover the flavors of Belgian cuisine. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, learn authentic cooking techniques and prepare a gourmet meal using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Your hands-on cooking class lasts about two hours, after which you'll sit down to enjoy the delicious meal you helped create together. Along the way, Ine will also share simple tips for beautifully plating and presenting your dishes, just as she does when entertaining family and friends. Vegetarian options are available; please advise at the time of booking if required. Please also let us know at the time of booking if anyone in your party has any allergies, dietary restrictions, or cooking preferences so your host can accommodate them whenever possible. Ideal for couples, families or travelers interested in an authentic cultural and culinary experience in Brussels.

Market visit: (2-6 guests) Meet Ine at her apartment and stroll together to Le Marché Bio, a covered organic market less than a 10-minute walk away. Browse seasonal fruits, vegetables, artisan breads, and other locally sourced products while learning about Belgian ingredients and food traditions. Together, you'll select a few fresh ingredients to use during your hands-on Brussels cooking class in Ine's home kitchen. On Sundays, you may visit a local farmers market instead, depending on what's in season.

Notes: Wine is included in the cost of your experience.

Languages spoken: English, Dutch, French

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Hors d'œuvre of marinated olives and cured meat
  • Appetizer of green pea or other gazpacho
  • Main of squid in a tomato coulis, whole roasted chicken or herbed dorade
  • Dessert of white and dark chocolate dipped strawberries
PERSONALLY VETTED REVIEW
A Traveling Spoon ambassador visited this host. Here is their personal review.

Ine is a true artist with food! After the heavy stews and rich sauces I tasted in Belgium, Ine's fresh, light and colorful dishes were a delightful respite. She is a wealth of knowledge about the city and its restaurants and takes great pride and care in creating and presenting her dishes. I had a truly wonderful meal and delightful afternoon with the lovely Ine. Even the way she presented me with drinking water was fun - in tall bottles filled with fennel, thyme and cucumber in one and strawberries, lemon and mint in the other. It was spa water! She is a wonderful person to chat with about Brussels and her passion for food and presentation really shines through. Her pea gazpacho was a vivid green and the calamari in tomato coulis just melted in my mouth. I had a wonderful food experience with Ine in her minimalist, modern apartment in Brussels.

Traveling Spoon Ambassador, Traveling Spoon Ambassador

Traveler reviews

5.0 (15)
A very good meal and a really good place to eat
- greta July 07, 2026
This was a great evening with Ine. She walked with us around her neighborhood to market, bakery and butcher. We returned to her home and helped prepare a wonderful meal with appetizers, delicious asparagus and a chicken leak soup that really hit the spot. Wine was included. It was great to share a meal with such a gracious host. We left feeling like we mad a new friend.
- bill April 25, 2026
Met Ines at her apartment in Brussels. Started the evening with wine and appetizers on the balcony overlooking the gardens below. Had a great wide ranging conversation. Moved inside for a wonderfully prepared meal and more conversation. Overall an excellent evening of food, wine and conversation. A perfect example of what Traveling Spoon is trying to achieve. Highly recommend.
- Robert June 10, 2024
Marvelous experience! This workshop combines both culinary discovery and incredible human sharing. Our host Ine is a welcoming woman full of energy. We felt like at a friend's house over a delicious meal and good wine.
- 383aud February 08, 2024
Stunning decor and delicious gourmet food make this experience a must-do.
- Macro May 03, 2023
Read More
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $119 $119
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $145 $136
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $162 $153
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $119 $119
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $145 $136
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $162 $153
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:30pm-2:30pm 7:30pm-9:30pm
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 10:30am-2:30pm 5:30pm-9:30pm
Market Tour+ Cooking Experience + Meal
 10:00am-3:00pm 4:00pm-9:00pm
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