Chocolate and Jenever (Belgian Gin)Tasting in Ghent

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1 hour 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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English
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Explore Belgium's hidden treasures in Ghent with a guided tasting of artisanal chocolates and five jenevers, including an aged one. Discover the rich craft heritage behind these delights.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Experience centuries of Belgian craftsmanship with this small-group tasting that combines two iconic Belgian products: chocolate & jenever. Indulge in five delicious pairings while gaining insights into these craft products and the artisans behind them.


Belgium is renowned for its craft foods and drinks, but have you tried jenever? Less known than Belgian beer, jenever remains a hidden gem. Though it’s the Belgian ancestor of gin, this unique drink can even resemble whiskey when aged. This tasting introduces you to five local jenevers, including a 10-year-aged jenever. We’ve paired them with chocolates from different chocolatiers across Belgium: a great opportunity to explore various styles of Belgian chocolate in a short time span.


About us: our shop offers unique chocolate experiences, where quality is at its heart. We like to fully immerse you in the world of chocolate. In our shop you find artisanal chocolate from 4 different top Belgian chocolatiers.

What You Get

- water
- 6 artisanal chocolates from different exclusive chocolate makers
- 4 local jenevers ( including a 10-year aged jenever) + 1 jenever product
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Good To Know

  • Due to the fact that our shop is located in a historical building, it is not easily accessible by wheelchair. If you use a wheelchair or you have any other support needs, contact us beforehand so we can look together what we can do to make this experience accessible for you.
  • This activity takes place in a chocolate shop. The tasting room temperature is around 18°C to maintain the quality of the chocolate. We would advise to bring a sweater if you are easily cold.
  • Not recommended for travelers with severe food allergies. As we work with various small-scale chocolatiers, we unfortunately cannot guarantee that cross-contamination will not occur.
  • As this is a tasting with strong alcohol, we do not allow anyone under 18 to participate
  • Please kindly inform us beforehand about any food allergies or sensitivities.
  • Our products may contain traces of gluten, eggs, milk, soy, nuts, sesame,

What You’ll Experience

A small-group tasting maximum of 6 people in the historical heart of Ghent. The tasting takes place at the Chocolade Ambassade, a chocolate shop just around the corner from Gravensteen Castle, within the authentic setting of a Flemish “stairhouse” from the 16th century. This location makes it easy to combine the tasting with a day of sightseeing. -Savour carefully selected high-quality chocolates and jenevers. -One of the two founders of the Chocolade Ambassade will personally lead the tasting, sharing insights into the craftsmanship behind chocolate and jenever with engaging facts and personal stories. -After the tasting, you can purchase some chocolates if you wish to do so. We can also provide recommendations for where to buy jenever and offer suggestions for other food and craft products in Ghent.

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Meeting Point

Chocolade Ambassade: Handcrafted Belgian Chocolate, Kraanlei, Oost-Vlaanderen Vlaams Gewest, Belgium, BE, 9000

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Chocolade Ambassade , just around the corner of the Gravensteen castle , look for the tallest traditional Flemish "stairs" house.
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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