Frequently asked questions about cooking workshops in Rotterdam

Between € 72 and € 179 per person, excl. VAT, depending on the workshop. Our most chosen workshop, Cook & Fun, costs € 99 per person. Unlimited drinks are always included. See all workshops and prices.

No, all our prices are excl. VAT. On top of that:

• 9% VAT on the workshop and non-alcoholic drinks
• 21% VAT on alcoholic drinks

Throughout the workshop and dinner: a selection of wines, beer, prosecco, alcohol-free drinks, soft drinks, fruit juices, mineral water, coffee and tea.

No. We only host private groups, such as companies, clubs, families and groups of friends. That way the whole studio is yours. Are you fewer than 15? That is possible, but we then charge for 15 guests.

That is possible, but we always charge for at least 15 guests. If you are 12, for example, you pay for 15. The all-inclusive arrangement is otherwise the same.

Up to 120 guests: that is the number of seats in our mezzanine restaurant. Two workshops have different numbers:

• Pizza workshop: up to 30 guests
• Music Dinner Party: from 20 guests

Coming with more than 120? Get in touch and we will look at what is possible together.

Yes. We can cook gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, without beef, and for peanut or nut allergies. Email us the guest’s name at the latest one week before the workshop. The supplement is € 10 per person.

Yes, under the full responsibility of their parents or carers. We work with hot pans and sharp knives, so please keep a close eye on your children yourselves. Taking part is at your own risk.

Yes. The chef divides the group into teams that cook at the same time in our spacious kitchen, each on its own part of the menu. Afterwards you dine together in the mezzanine restaurant. You stay together as one group, with no splitting across rooms or time slots.

Yes. No other guests are present during your event.

That depends on the workshop:

• 2.5 hours: Sushi workshop, Worldfood, High Tea
• 3 hours: Pizza workshop, The Dinner
• 3.5 hours: Theme workshop, Rotterdam workshop, BBQ workshop
• 4 hours: Cook & Fun, World of Flavour, Vegetarian or vegan, Menu of the month, Christmas menu
• 4.5 hours: Cook & (Silent) Disco, Masterclass
• 5 hours: Music Dinner Party

Yes. Before a workshop you can hold a course, presentation or meeting. We have audiovisual equipment and wifi. See the options for meetings.

Yes. Besides Kookstudio 25 aprons we can arrange:

• wines
• printed or embroidered aprons
• knives and knife sets
• chopping boards with text
• Fissler pans and Magimix equipment

No. Our chefs explain everything step by step and guide you while you cook. Everyone can take part, with or without cooking experience.

Whatever you feel comfortable in. There is no dress code.

Fill in the quote form or call us. We will contact you as soon as possible to agree the date, group size and wishes. Your booking is final once you have our confirmation by email.

In two steps:

• Once the booking is final you receive a 50% deposit invoice. Pay it at the latest 14 days before the event.
• The day after the workshop you receive the final invoice, payable within 14 days.

Up to one week before the event, by email. The number may then be at most 20% higher or lower than the number given earlier, with a minimum of 15 guests. Send any dietary needs in the same email.

Cancel by email; the date on which we receive your email counts. Up to 31 days before the event you can cancel free of charge, except for costs we have already incurred with suppliers. If you cancel later, you pay part of the quoted amount:

• 15 to 30 days before: 25%
• 8 to 14 days before: 50%
• 7 days or less before: the full amount

The full policy is in our terms.

We agree the start time together. We are open 7 days a week by reservation, at any time you like.

Yes. Parking is free and there is plenty of space in the streets around the studio. Around the corner on Zuringstraat there is a charging point. Please note: do not park on the private grounds behind the studio, because the gate is locked at 5 pm. See the directions.

At Dovenetelstraat 25, 3053 JD Rotterdam, on the Schiebroek industrial estate. See the directions.

By tram or by RandstadRail:

• Tram from Rotterdam Central towards Schiebroek, get off at Larikslaan. Then about an 11-minute walk.
• RandstadRail metro E, get off at Rodenrijs. Then about an 8-minute walk.

The walking route is in the directions. Check current departure times with RET or 9292.

Yes. Guests in a wheelchair can take part as normal. Let us know in your request and we will take it into account.