Friday, 10th of April, 2026, 19:00-22:00 – Japanese traditional cooking

Location: De Gibraltar, Haarlemmerweg 645-A, Amsterdam

The traditional Japanese cuisine is known for its subtle flavors, unique preparations, and medicinal properties. Come and learn how to make exquisite Japanese dishes inspired by the traditional Japanese temple food, Shojin Ryori. Think of dashi broth, miso soup, goma dofu (sesame tofu), hijiki with freeze-dried tofu, Japanese pickled cucumbers, natto condiment, and more.

Our classes are structured as a cooking demonstration (not a workshop). In the beginning of each class, Alexander will explain the philosophy and guiding principles behind healthy plant based cooking. The information he will use will derive from Western dietary approach, traditional Eastern philosophy and macrobiotic cooking. After the introduction he will demonstrate how to cook 5 different dishes that are delicious, nutritious and that everybody can easily prepare at home.

19:00- beginning

Duration- approximately 3 hours

early bird, more than 7 days prior the event: 47,50 Euros

standard ticket: 52,50 Euros

5 classes card (valid for 1 year) which you can share with several people – 195 Euros

10 classes card (valid for 1 year) which you can share with several people – 350 Euros

Join the class:

Here you can see Alexander teaching you how to make a wakame stir fry:

“I followed more cooking classes from Alexander. Alexander is such a great chef and a serious macrobiotic/ plant based teacher. It’s a gift to yourself to follow one (or all!) his courses. I have a lot more energy and happiness in my life. Thank you Alexander!!”

Inger Aten, plant-based chef, The Netherlands

Get inspired to cook healthy, easy and delicious plant-based dishes on a daily basis!

All the dishes that we will teach you how to make will be very easy, so one or two step recipes – so you can go ahead and start right a way.

“The recipes of Alexander are full of love and power. They feed you, on all different levels. Basic ingredients, easy to make, very tasty. Yummy. My kids recognize this. They love what I cook from his books. All time favorite: apple cake (kids love to make this themselves) and his Borscht.”

Elsbeth Tijssen, photographer, Venusian Kitchen, The Netherlands

“Cooking with Alexander showed me how easy and gratifying vegan cooking can be. I enjoy making these recipes over and over again.”

Rolf Snoeren, fashion designer, Viktor & Rolf, The Netherlands

“Witnessing Alexander at work in his cooking class makes it clear that good cooking doesn’t need to be hard or complicated. He drops plenty of useful tips, both practical and creative, that help me move around my own kitchen with ease and confidence.”

Ingrid Berger Myhre, dancer & choreographer, Belgium/Norway

“Alexander’s cooking classes are a great way to expand your repertoire with vibrant and easy recipes. While Alexander cooks, he gives a lot of information about the ingredients, the cooking techniques and how these effect your body. A big benefit of the cooking class is that Alexander also mentions how to adapt the recipes to a different season or to your personal preferences. Actually, Alexander teaches you how to cook beyond the recipe and to play around with its components every time you cook the dish at home.”

Cooking class