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Mexican by Mexicans
Omar, former chef of Coba Taqueria and FC Hyena, met Karla, the founder of Tortilleria Taiyari, because of their shared quest for authentic tortillas. From this meeting a culinary star duo was born! During this cooking show, they will take you on a journey through their Mexican heritage and the dishes they love so much. 

Solo cooking
Gathering all solo cooks and singles! Cookbook author, columnist and presenter Emma de Thouars teaches you how to out do yourself culinarily when you have the empire on your own. Without ever having to throw away half a pointed cabbage or bag of spinach again.

Surf & Turf with Giel Kaagman
For chef Giel of Kaagman & Kortekaas restaurant, everything from the land and sea is an option for the plate. During the live show, he makes a bold, local surf & turf. He also shares his philosophy and his secrets for masterful sauces. Pens ready, then.

The perfect pie (English spoken)
British chef Calum Franklin, a.k.a. The Pie King, will teach you all there is to know about making a wonderful dauphinoise, Dutch cheese & caramelised onion pie. From crust to topping, Calum will share his finest ingredients and techniques. Moderated by Samuel Levie.

Classic choux au chocolat with salted caramel (English spoken)
This is your moment to join Pastry Chef Laura Vervoort and give a Michelin star-twist to the classic choux au chocolat. Laura will take you through all the steps of making the pastry dough, chocolate filling and salted caramel finish. This kiss of loveliness will blow your mind.

Food Photography
Due to great success in reprise: the food photography workshop by Oof Verschuren! What makes food photography really good and special? How do you make it FOAM-worthy? Of course you can do it yourself. How do you create a fantastic story with three ingredients?

Tartare of Harder à la Donovan
Creative chef Donovan Kraag takes you off the deep end with mullet. Just out of the North Sea and ideal for a fresh tartare. Presented as a complete flavor symphony that includes spinach chiffonade. Slide on over and soon blow your own guests away.

Food Styling - The Salad Edition (English spoken)
Ajda Mehmet is a London-based chef, food stylist and author. This is the time to discover what "a day in the life of a food stylist" really looks like. Ajda Mehmet shares her tips and tricks for creating a beautiful-looking plate of food.

Gnocchi á la Vanja
With her latest cookbook Italopop, chef Vanja van der Leeden shows that her roots are also in Italy. In this workshop, she teaches you all about gnocchi: the best potatoes, the perfect pillows and topped with a spicy sauce with a crispy topping. Delizioso!

Steamed momos (Indian dumplings)
Paulami Joshi grew up in Mumbai and now does everything she can to share her love of Indian cuisine share. In the workshop, you'll make steamed momos: a variation on dumplings with a spicy vegetable filling and a sticky chutney. Richly garnished with stories about India.

Not only can you taste wine and coffee at length, chocolate is also a dance on your tongue of bitters, sweeteners, a crunchy bite off (is a word as of now) and luscious flavors. Especially Chocolatemakers' chocolates. Marije Guillaumond and Amber Entius of Chocolatemakers are coming to our festival to induct you into the guild of chocolate tasters. Includes three bars of your choice to take home and continue tasting at home.

Not only can you taste wine and coffee at length, chocolate is also a dance on your tongue of bitters, sweeteners, a crunchy bite off (is a word as of now) and luscious flavors. Especially Chocolatemakers' chocolates. Marije Guillaumond and Amber Entius of Chocolatemakers are coming to our festival to induct you into the guild of chocolate tasters. Includes three bars of your choice to take home and continue tasting at home.

It all started with a cinnamon stick from Hong Kong. Brought to Holland by Iona Mulder's partner and with more flavor than any cinnamon she had ever tasted in Holland. Thus was born the idea for The Good Spice. Learn all about flavor profiles, the theory behind flavors and the importance of good pay for local farmers. And yep, you'll go home with your own unique, personal blend of spices.

It all started with a cinnamon stick from Hong Kong. Brought to Holland by Iona Mulder's partner and with more flavor than any cinnamon she had ever tasted in Holland. Thus was born the idea for The Good Spice. Learn all about flavor profiles, the theory behind flavors and the importance of good pay for local farmers. And yep, you'll go home with your own unique, personal blend of spices.

When it comes to wine, it quickly becomes about terroir. What are other factors that influence the taste and quality of wines? Can you taste elevation differences in wine? We travel to Argentina for the answer to this question and you will learn and taste the difference in this tasting! This tasting is hosted by Wouter Aalst (founder Amsterdam Wine Academy) and offered by Verbunt Verlinden ism with ATAG - we love to cook.

When it comes to wine, it quickly becomes about terroir. What are other factors that influence the taste and quality of wines? Can you taste elevation differences in wine? We travel to Argentina for the answer to this question and you will learn and taste the difference in this tasting! This tasting is hosted by Wouter Aalst (founder Amsterdam Wine Academy) and offered by Verbunt Verlinden ism with ATAG - we love to cook.

In this tasting you will taste and learn that one rioja is not the other and which choices winemakers make, from heavy wood aging to a focus on single vineyards and terroir. This tasting is hosted by Wouter Aalst (founder of Amsterdam Wine Academy) and offered by Verbunt Verlinden in collaboration with ATAG - we love to cook.

In this tasting you will taste and learn about the exciting developments taking place in the Douro region, traditionally the “homeland” of port wine. This tasting is hosted by Wouter Aalst (founder of Amsterdam Wine Academy) and offered by Verbunt Verlinden in cooperation with ATAG - we love to cook.

Stroll like a top chef past the finest ingredients, taste new flavors, discover new products and be surprised by exceptional makers and brands at the Low Food Festival Food Market.

The Food Tour gives young and old a glimpse into the kitchen of culinary Amsterdam. Discover what goes on behind the scenes at a local food market, a Michelin-starred restaurant and an artisan bakery. Made possible by Urban Arrow.