De ProefklasDe Proefklas

Cooking workshop venue · 15 min from Amsterdam

A real chef's kitchen to cook in with your team.

No tiny office kitchenette, no cramped restaurant corner — a professional 70 m² cooking studio where 8 people stand comfortably around one island. All equipment, coffee and tea included. Cooking teachers and caterers are welcome.

Chef cuts red onion during a cooking workshop at De Proefklas Zaandam
Two chefs taste together during a cooking workshop at De Proefklas

For

Ideal for team events, hen parties and cooking classes.

We rent the kitchen to experienced cooking teachers and caterers who bring their own programme. Use it for team events, hen parties, client evenings or a course series. The space is private — your group has the whole studio to yourselves.

Don't have your own teacher? We're happy to introduce you to chefs from our network at Het Foodlokaal.

What's included

Everything a workshop needs is ready to go.

  • Cooking island with 4-zone induction and 2 movable workbenches
  • Professional oven and dishwasher (Palux)
  • KitchenAid, Magimix, blender, slow juicer, vacuum sealer
  • 2 fridges and a freezer for mise en place
  • 80+ tableware pieces for stylish plating
  • Meeting table in the room for briefings
  • Unlimited coffee, tea and water
  • Free parking and good public-transport access

Frequently asked — cooking workshop venue

How many people fit in the kitchen?
Comfortably up to 8 participants around the cooking island. For demo-style events (chef demo + dining) up to 16 people.
Can we bring our own teacher or caterer?
Yes — we encourage it. We also know chefs who work here regularly; ask for our recommendations.
How far is De Proefklas from Amsterdam?
15 minutes by car via the A8/A7 from Amsterdam Noord. By public transport, it's about 25 minutes from Amsterdam Central to Zaandam Vlielandstraat.
What does a half-day cost?
Half-day (4h): €345 excl. VAT. Full day: €495. Evening until 22:00 available. We offer custom rates for recurring bookings.

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Pick a date for your workshop?

Send us the date, the number of people and your idea — we usually reply within one business day.