Brussels sustainable food tour

Discover delicious Brussels through its fermentation flagship products chocolate, beer, and innovative veggie recipes. Join an European community around passion for food and fermentation.

Discover the tour

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Gastronomy enthusiast ? Tour operator expert in food experience ? Tourism professional in search of sustainable experience ? Join our tour !

Register for the tour on 6 March

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Join our food tour on March 6th in Brussels

Sustainable tourism: off the beaten path

Explore hidden corners of Brussels rich with fermentation history. And discover how this eco-friendly tour and carbon-neutral food are changing the way we experience Brussels and other cities in the future.

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Industrial Heritage ready for the future

Step inside historic warehouses and food hubs where food and fermentation once shaped Brussels’ culture and see how these iconic sites are now being transformed into sustainable spaces for the next generation.

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Culinary tourisme like you never tasted before

Meet local artisans, step behind the scenes of their kitchens and ateliers, and savour authentic fermented products, from wild beers to tangy pickles and bean-to-bar chocolate crafted right here in Brussels.

Brussels has a rich history of fermentation, from its world-famous lambic beers to artisanal cheeses and breads. Today, a new generation of makers is reviving these traditions while experimenting with innovative techniques.

Join us to explore the industrial heritage, taste authentic products, meet passionate artisans, and discover how fermentation is shaping the future of sustainable food culture.

Close-up view of the Atomium, a structure in Brussels featuring interconnected metallic spheres and tubes, with a cloudy sky in the background.

fermentastic people

Meet the passionate artisans and makers behind Brussels' fermentation revival

Yannick

Fermentation chef

Yannick is a passionate culinary artist specializing in fermentation techniques, bringing innovative flavors to traditional recipes.

Yannick Schandené, founder of Fermenthing

Maxime

Master chocolatier

Artisan chocolatier working with fermented cacao beans. Maxime creates unique chocolate experiences rooted in tradition and full of taste.

Maxime Pliester, founder of Concept chocolate. A man smiling and holding a handful of cocoa beans in a greenhouse.

Mathieu

Master Brewer

Mathieu is a master brewer crafting exceptional Belgian beers, blending time-honoured techniques with modern innovation.

Matthieu Huygens, founder of La Source Beer. A man with a beard and tattoos, wearing a black t-shirt, holding a glass of dark beer, standing in front of large stainless steel brewing tanks in a brewery.

Workshop Team

Fermentation Educators

Our dedicated team teaches the art and science of fermentation through hands-on workshops and tastings.

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Gastronomy entousiast ? Tour operator expert in food experience ? Tourism professional in search of sustainable experience ? Join our tour !

Join the Community and register for 6 March

Discover the diverse range of fermented products crafted by Brussels artisans – from wild beers and tangy pickles to cacao and kombucha. Along the way, learn how these living foods support gut health, fight food waste, unlock deep flavour and keep centuries of local tradition alive.