Ostend Sole
Sole in white wine with mussels and Flemish grey shrimps.
Flemish Vol-au-Vent
A vol-au-vent is the French name for a baked puff pastry batter. The name means ‘windblown’ and describes the lightness of the pastry. A round opening is cut in the top and the pastry cut out for the opening is replaced as a lid after the case is filled. In Flanders the pastry is filled with a chicken, meatball and mushroom sauce.
Ghent Waterzooi
Waterzooi is a classic stew of Flanders. Its name is Dutch, ‘zooien’ meaning ‘to boil’. It is sometimes called Gentse Waterzooi (in Dutch) which refers to the city of Ghent.
The original recipe is made of fish, either freshwater or sea, though today chicken waterzooi is more common. The most accepted theory is that rivers of Ghent became too polluted and the fish disappeared. The stew is made of the fish or chicken, vegetables including carrots, leeks and potatoes, herbs, eggs, cream and butter and usually serbed as a soup with a baquette to sop up the liquid.
Flemish Asparagus
The typical Flemish asparagus is white, as it is grown covered in soil to prevent photosynthesis. This prevents the asparagus turning green and results in a taste a little sweeter and much tenderer than the green asparagus. It is generally harvested from late April to early June.
Chicory Ham Rolls
Heads of chicory rolled into slices of ham and served with cheese sauce and mashed potatoes.
Trout Festival
Discover this gourmet festival which takes place during the month of April in all the restaurants of Bouillon and the nearby villages.
Summer Beer Lovers’ Festival
Indulge in exceptional brews at Summer Beer Lovers’ Festival. Microbreweries and producers present their finest for a tantalizing taste experience!
Bertrix’ Wine Producers Festival
Embark on a wine-tasting journey in Bertrix, Wallonia (Belgium), and explore an array of wines sourced from diverse European regions.
Innovation Beer Festival
Leuven Beer Month closes with what may turn out to be the most interesting event of all: the two-day Leuven Innovation Beer Festival introduces you to unique beers and creative brewers.
Gent Smaakt
Calling all foodies! Enjoy a day of culinary delights in Ghent with dishes from renowned local chefs and authentic city favorites.
Taste of Antwerp
The Taste of Antwerp is the biggest culinary festival in Antwerp. The festival has been substantially growing every year. The great selection of participating top restaurants, the beautiful location next to the Schelde, and the creative execution (decoration, fresh herbs, wooden plates) make this festival one of the top culinary festivals in Belgium.
Ostendaise North Sea Food Fest
Ostend’s Gastronomic Delight: A L’Ostendaise Experience
