MARKET TOUR +
COOKING CLASS +
LUNCH
--the ultimate culinary experience in Berlin--
If you love food and cooking—and are tired of impersonal tours and tourist attractions—then this unique experience offers an authentic and private view into Berlin culinary life.
Quick facts
- personalized market tour and hands on cooking classes
- when: either Wednesday or Saturday, 8/8:30 am -2/2:30 pm
- where: Berlin, Winterfeldtmarkt Schöneberg
- what: market tour + cooking + lunch
- about: modern German food, culinary traditions of past + present
- suitable for vegans + vegetarians
- € 175/per person
- small groups! minimum 2 people, maximum 5
What you get
While we shop together for the ingredients for a specific German dish of the season, I will guide you through
aspects of German food culture, seasonal customs, and organic farming.
Walking to my home, we will stop at wonderful specialty shops, including chocolate and wine. Then, together we will cook a typical seasonal three or four-course menu and discover a healthy and delicious German cuisine with regional nuances.
The afternoon culminates in enjoying our home-cooked meal with beer and wine available. Both tours end around 2 pm.
Price includes a welcome glass of German Sekt (sparkling wine), a glass of wine with lunch, a linen shopping bag, and recipes. Additional wine may be purchased for consumption at the specialty shops on our walk back.
aspects of German food culture, seasonal customs, and organic farming.
Walking to my home, we will stop at wonderful specialty shops, including chocolate and wine. Then, together we will cook a typical seasonal three or four-course menu and discover a healthy and delicious German cuisine with regional nuances.
The afternoon culminates in enjoying our home-cooked meal with beer and wine available. Both tours end around 2 pm.
Price includes a welcome glass of German Sekt (sparkling wine), a glass of wine with lunch, a linen shopping bag, and recipes. Additional wine may be purchased for consumption at the specialty shops on our walk back.
Good to know
- Dishes are not announced prior, as we’ll only use fresh and seasonal products. We use the produce that the season offers.
- All produce and meat are high-quality and regional, and to our best knowledge, either organic or from sustainable farms.
- Fish is mostly regional and from the North Sea or neighboring northern regions like the Nordic Sea or the North Atlantic.
- You won’t miss out if you’re vegetarian because there are always plenty of vegetarian options. Please inform me via email so I can plan.
- If you have food allergies, it is your responsibility to communicate this upfront via email, and I will try my best to work around it.
- If you have a gluten intolerance, please know that even though bread is a staple in Germany, we won't eat a lot of it at lunch.
- The cooking class does NOT teach professional techniques. Basic cooking skills are preferred but not a must-have.
Testimonials
Thank you for the extraordinary morning marketing and cooking.
Compared to other cooking classes we participated in our travels, this was very personalized and much about seasonal produce. We enjoyed the creative process and how we all played a part in co-creating the lunch menu.
We gained a deeper appreciation of seasonal German cuisine, in particular how different it can be from what typically comes to mind when we think of German food. We would readily recommend your class to our families and friends.
Cherng, May, 22
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My husband and I LOVED this experience. You won't find anything else like it.
We met with Kit at the farmers market. She told us all about where the groceries came from, what we might do with them, and what to look out for. Our group then walked to her beautiful apartment to cook up a delicious, seasonal, organic meal. Kit is a fabulous host, engaging, curious, and easy going. If you are looking for a local experience, book a half day with Kit.
Shanna, August 2019
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The 6+ hours this experience takes are more than worth it!
Once we had all of our ingredients, we headed up to Kit's beautiful apartment in a historic building and started preparing our four-course German lunch! We had a great time cooking all of our food, learning even more about Berlin and how the dishes we were preparing fit into the seasonal cycle of meals. By the end of the meal, it felt like we were talking with an old friend. We would absolutely recommend this experience!
Jennifer, July 2019
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Fabulous day with Kit learning about Modern German Cooking!
While planning to attend a one-day business meeting in Hannover in February, a colleague and I decided to include Berlin in our plans before heading home. Found Schoene Heimat online and was thrilled to learn that Kit could a arrange an English-speaking cooking class that would accommodate multiple food intolerances, especially, no gluten, soy, eggs or chicken. The day started with a dreary rain, but then the skies cleared and we had a beautiful day. Kit's apartment has wonderfully high ceilings and big windows. It was a delightful day!! We made wild boar sausage (in casings and wrapped in cabbage leaves), root vegetable soup, a beautiful salad and topped everything off with chocolate pudding. Highly recommend spending the day with Kit and learning Modern German Cooking.
Christian, March 9, 2019
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Memorable private cooking class of German food!
Wonderful private class for me and my wife. Takes you through the purchase of meat and produce at the market to cooking and eating the final product. Kit does a good job of understanding what your preferences are and in walking you through the food preparation steps - all done in her apartment.
Eduardo + Marliese, May 9, 2019
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One of our favorite experiences in Berlin!
My husband and I spent a fun day with Kit and two other visitors. We learned a bit about the culture, the food and life in her neighborhood. Kit has an easy nature and created an enjoyable afternoon with a delicious meal that we created.
Kim, September 2018
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We toured a bustling local market with Kit and chatted with vendors about local produce. Also selected wine from a local shop. We joined Kit in her home, helping to prepare quite a number of interesting & delicious dishes, for lunch. Time flew, as we spent over 6 enjoyable hours with Kit, and picked up a number of cooking concepts & also info about Germany & Berlin.
Helgie, June 2018
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Overall a delicious, fun & interesting morning with a great bunch of people.
We had a fun morning with Kit. Firstly at the market to buy some ingredients, then back at Kit’s house where we prepared some very modern, fresh, light German food. Kit was fantastic, she made the whole experience fun. She explained the dishes very well & we were only a small group of five so we each had plenty of hands on food preparation. I would recommend this market tour/ cooking class to anybody who is interested in German food with a modern twist.
Craig, May 2018
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The whole experience with Kit was amazing! It started with a handshake and finished with a hug.
Going through the local organic market with Kit showed us a new world of seasonal and quality produce. She explained where the products came from, made us taste honey, apples and meat, and talk to the producers. The class itself was comprised of 3 dishes (salad, main dish and dessert) accompanied by champagne and wine. We learned how to work with new roots, vegetables and meat. Kit's place is an amazing apartment very nearby the market and next to some really cool food, chocolate and wine shops. Kit is really passionate about what she does and that creates such an easy going atmosphere, essential for such an experience.
Miguel and Ananda, January 2017
______________________
Kit's class was great!
My fiancee and I like to take cooking classes when traveling. We bought everything fresh, we learned some history, and all about the ingredients for what we were making. This was also German food, not Bavarian pretzels, schnitzel, etc. Her kitchen was beautiful and it was fun having a small, personal class. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a class.
Joshua, March, 2017
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Explore culinary Germany with Kit is a must do!
If you are visiting this city or a local that wants to experience shopping at the market and the little shops on your way back to Kit's kitchen to cook. The enthusiasm and passion Kit has for cooking and the hands on with her in the kitchen preparing all the courses make for a culinary experience that you get to enjoy after 3 hours of preparation. The meal is out of this world and you were part of the preparation from start to finish. Thank you Kit for a lovely day with you and the meal was delicious. We can't wait to go home and prepare the soup, meatballs and apple strudel for our friends. I highly recommend Kit's culinary exploration of Berlin and Beyond.
Jeanine, January 2017
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Kit is a truly passionate chef and foodie – she loves the stories behind the products, searches always for the freshest and most interesting ingredients. She is super creative when it comes to cooking, always ready to try something new. If you love fresh garden cuisine, you will instantly fall in love with Kit's style of cooking. It's simply fresh, honest and delicious, yet with a certain rafinesse.
Ines, October 2016
______________________
Kit provided us with a wonderful culinary experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. An outstanding cook, hostess and conversationalist, Kit conveyed intricate knowledge of local, seasonal produce, products and ingredients. Her highly organized yet seemingly effortless guidance, in combination with her obviously well-honed skills, yielded a feast of nuanced flavors in sometimes surprising, delicious combinations, equally pleasing to the palate and the eye. Kit's passion and creativity served as a fantastic inspiration for the home cook. Attention to detail extended to interesting twists on freshly made non-alcoholic beverages as well as a lovely choice of wines to complement the dishes of the day. Plus, Kit's ability to spark and support children's enthusiasm for the culinary arts was a delight to behold. A most delicious slice of local culture.
Caroline, September 2016
______________________
Cooking and dinning are a great way to experience a place and Kit's class was a high point of our trip to Berlin. Highly recommended!
After visiting the market to pick up fresh meats, fruits and veggies, we returned to Kit's kitchen to prepare a delicious meal of wild herb tomato salad with figs and goat cheese, ‘Kohlrouladen’ (stuffed cabbage rolls)(both meat and vegetarian versions), and plum cake with whipped cream. Preparing it was half the fun and we enjoyed several glasses of sekt while we worked in the kitchen. The results were delicious and we enjoyed delightful conversation with our host. By the time we were done it seemed more like we had just made lunch and dined with a close friend than taken a cooking class.
Tom, September 2016
______________________
It was with high expectations that I took Kit's market tour and cooking class. But even so, I was completely blown away by the experience!
Kit has so much to share about the specialty produce we saw at the Winterfeld farmer's market. We arrived in Kit's kitchen with what seemed to be an impossible variety of food, which we then amazingly were able to turn into a gorgeous three course menu under her helpful and well organized guidance. The dishes were improvised around what we found on the market on that day, inspired by traditional german food heritage but interpreted by Kit in a fresh new way. Kit is a very warm and open host and most of all she's lots of fun. It was a unique and great Berlin experience to fondly remember for a very long time.
Piers, September 2016
______________________
Kit has taken me on an adventurous food tour through Berlin's beautiful Winterfeldt Market!
I got to know beautiful colored wild herbs and edible leaves, a variety of funny looking German cabbages and potatoes, and wonderful local meat and poultry. Our group had the home-made meal in Kit's wonderful, traditional "Speisesaal" (dining hall) that is crowned by the most amazing porcelain chandelier. Kit is extremely knowledgeable and a very creative cook, and a gracious host. The food and wine selection was impeccable and the whole group enjoyed spending a wonderful day in a Berlin home.
Markus, August 2016
______________________
Kit is a wonderful woman and host!
Her upbringing made her appreciate and know what good quality ingredients and home cooking really means. Her passion shows in everything she does and it's always great to listen to her stories while she is hosting guests for her beautifully prepared meals. You feel like in a family home just as in the old days.
Boris, August 2016
______________________
Kit is an extremely talented and warm hearted hostess, creating the most lovingly prepared and amazingly delicious food that make your taste buds tingle with delight!
Her ability to gather good company and a growing number of fans around her as an extended family makes an evening at her table unforgettable. A stimulating experience on more than one level. Highly recommended!!!
Anja, July 2016
Compared to other cooking classes we participated in our travels, this was very personalized and much about seasonal produce. We enjoyed the creative process and how we all played a part in co-creating the lunch menu.
We gained a deeper appreciation of seasonal German cuisine, in particular how different it can be from what typically comes to mind when we think of German food. We would readily recommend your class to our families and friends.
Cherng, May, 22
______________________
My husband and I LOVED this experience. You won't find anything else like it.
We met with Kit at the farmers market. She told us all about where the groceries came from, what we might do with them, and what to look out for. Our group then walked to her beautiful apartment to cook up a delicious, seasonal, organic meal. Kit is a fabulous host, engaging, curious, and easy going. If you are looking for a local experience, book a half day with Kit.
Shanna, August 2019
______________________
The 6+ hours this experience takes are more than worth it!
Once we had all of our ingredients, we headed up to Kit's beautiful apartment in a historic building and started preparing our four-course German lunch! We had a great time cooking all of our food, learning even more about Berlin and how the dishes we were preparing fit into the seasonal cycle of meals. By the end of the meal, it felt like we were talking with an old friend. We would absolutely recommend this experience!
Jennifer, July 2019
______________________
Fabulous day with Kit learning about Modern German Cooking!
While planning to attend a one-day business meeting in Hannover in February, a colleague and I decided to include Berlin in our plans before heading home. Found Schoene Heimat online and was thrilled to learn that Kit could a arrange an English-speaking cooking class that would accommodate multiple food intolerances, especially, no gluten, soy, eggs or chicken. The day started with a dreary rain, but then the skies cleared and we had a beautiful day. Kit's apartment has wonderfully high ceilings and big windows. It was a delightful day!! We made wild boar sausage (in casings and wrapped in cabbage leaves), root vegetable soup, a beautiful salad and topped everything off with chocolate pudding. Highly recommend spending the day with Kit and learning Modern German Cooking.
Christian, March 9, 2019
______________________
Memorable private cooking class of German food!
Wonderful private class for me and my wife. Takes you through the purchase of meat and produce at the market to cooking and eating the final product. Kit does a good job of understanding what your preferences are and in walking you through the food preparation steps - all done in her apartment.
Eduardo + Marliese, May 9, 2019
______________________
One of our favorite experiences in Berlin!
My husband and I spent a fun day with Kit and two other visitors. We learned a bit about the culture, the food and life in her neighborhood. Kit has an easy nature and created an enjoyable afternoon with a delicious meal that we created.
Kim, September 2018
______________________
We toured a bustling local market with Kit and chatted with vendors about local produce. Also selected wine from a local shop. We joined Kit in her home, helping to prepare quite a number of interesting & delicious dishes, for lunch. Time flew, as we spent over 6 enjoyable hours with Kit, and picked up a number of cooking concepts & also info about Germany & Berlin.
Helgie, June 2018
______________________
Overall a delicious, fun & interesting morning with a great bunch of people.
We had a fun morning with Kit. Firstly at the market to buy some ingredients, then back at Kit’s house where we prepared some very modern, fresh, light German food. Kit was fantastic, she made the whole experience fun. She explained the dishes very well & we were only a small group of five so we each had plenty of hands on food preparation. I would recommend this market tour/ cooking class to anybody who is interested in German food with a modern twist.
Craig, May 2018
______________________
The whole experience with Kit was amazing! It started with a handshake and finished with a hug.
Going through the local organic market with Kit showed us a new world of seasonal and quality produce. She explained where the products came from, made us taste honey, apples and meat, and talk to the producers. The class itself was comprised of 3 dishes (salad, main dish and dessert) accompanied by champagne and wine. We learned how to work with new roots, vegetables and meat. Kit's place is an amazing apartment very nearby the market and next to some really cool food, chocolate and wine shops. Kit is really passionate about what she does and that creates such an easy going atmosphere, essential for such an experience.
Miguel and Ananda, January 2017
______________________
Kit's class was great!
My fiancee and I like to take cooking classes when traveling. We bought everything fresh, we learned some history, and all about the ingredients for what we were making. This was also German food, not Bavarian pretzels, schnitzel, etc. Her kitchen was beautiful and it was fun having a small, personal class. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a class.
Joshua, March, 2017
______________________
Explore culinary Germany with Kit is a must do!
If you are visiting this city or a local that wants to experience shopping at the market and the little shops on your way back to Kit's kitchen to cook. The enthusiasm and passion Kit has for cooking and the hands on with her in the kitchen preparing all the courses make for a culinary experience that you get to enjoy after 3 hours of preparation. The meal is out of this world and you were part of the preparation from start to finish. Thank you Kit for a lovely day with you and the meal was delicious. We can't wait to go home and prepare the soup, meatballs and apple strudel for our friends. I highly recommend Kit's culinary exploration of Berlin and Beyond.
Jeanine, January 2017
______________________
Kit is a truly passionate chef and foodie – she loves the stories behind the products, searches always for the freshest and most interesting ingredients. She is super creative when it comes to cooking, always ready to try something new. If you love fresh garden cuisine, you will instantly fall in love with Kit's style of cooking. It's simply fresh, honest and delicious, yet with a certain rafinesse.
Ines, October 2016
______________________
Kit provided us with a wonderful culinary experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. An outstanding cook, hostess and conversationalist, Kit conveyed intricate knowledge of local, seasonal produce, products and ingredients. Her highly organized yet seemingly effortless guidance, in combination with her obviously well-honed skills, yielded a feast of nuanced flavors in sometimes surprising, delicious combinations, equally pleasing to the palate and the eye. Kit's passion and creativity served as a fantastic inspiration for the home cook. Attention to detail extended to interesting twists on freshly made non-alcoholic beverages as well as a lovely choice of wines to complement the dishes of the day. Plus, Kit's ability to spark and support children's enthusiasm for the culinary arts was a delight to behold. A most delicious slice of local culture.
Caroline, September 2016
______________________
Cooking and dinning are a great way to experience a place and Kit's class was a high point of our trip to Berlin. Highly recommended!
After visiting the market to pick up fresh meats, fruits and veggies, we returned to Kit's kitchen to prepare a delicious meal of wild herb tomato salad with figs and goat cheese, ‘Kohlrouladen’ (stuffed cabbage rolls)(both meat and vegetarian versions), and plum cake with whipped cream. Preparing it was half the fun and we enjoyed several glasses of sekt while we worked in the kitchen. The results were delicious and we enjoyed delightful conversation with our host. By the time we were done it seemed more like we had just made lunch and dined with a close friend than taken a cooking class.
Tom, September 2016
______________________
It was with high expectations that I took Kit's market tour and cooking class. But even so, I was completely blown away by the experience!
Kit has so much to share about the specialty produce we saw at the Winterfeld farmer's market. We arrived in Kit's kitchen with what seemed to be an impossible variety of food, which we then amazingly were able to turn into a gorgeous three course menu under her helpful and well organized guidance. The dishes were improvised around what we found on the market on that day, inspired by traditional german food heritage but interpreted by Kit in a fresh new way. Kit is a very warm and open host and most of all she's lots of fun. It was a unique and great Berlin experience to fondly remember for a very long time.
Piers, September 2016
______________________
Kit has taken me on an adventurous food tour through Berlin's beautiful Winterfeldt Market!
I got to know beautiful colored wild herbs and edible leaves, a variety of funny looking German cabbages and potatoes, and wonderful local meat and poultry. Our group had the home-made meal in Kit's wonderful, traditional "Speisesaal" (dining hall) that is crowned by the most amazing porcelain chandelier. Kit is extremely knowledgeable and a very creative cook, and a gracious host. The food and wine selection was impeccable and the whole group enjoyed spending a wonderful day in a Berlin home.
Markus, August 2016
______________________
Kit is a wonderful woman and host!
Her upbringing made her appreciate and know what good quality ingredients and home cooking really means. Her passion shows in everything she does and it's always great to listen to her stories while she is hosting guests for her beautifully prepared meals. You feel like in a family home just as in the old days.
Boris, August 2016
______________________
Kit is an extremely talented and warm hearted hostess, creating the most lovingly prepared and amazingly delicious food that make your taste buds tingle with delight!
Her ability to gather good company and a growing number of fans around her as an extended family makes an evening at her table unforgettable. A stimulating experience on more than one level. Highly recommended!!!
Anja, July 2016
