The Kochfabrik Köln is a cooking school and event location at Händelstraße 17a in central Cologne, with two rooms of 95 m² each that can be used separately or together. Organisers book it for team cooking events of 10 to about 60 people, workshops, company parties, Christmas parties and private celebrations. The group has the location to itself for the length of the event.
Seminars and company events
Team events are the main business offer. The Kochfabrik lists four formats: Economy, Business, Gourmet and Expert. Economy suits groups of 10 to about 40 and lasts about four hours including the meal. Business and Gourmet take 10 to about 60 people and last four to five hours including the meal. Expert focuses on cooking technique and handwork. In each format the group cooks in small teams, guided by the kitchen team, then eats together at the table. Aprons, standard equipment, ingredients and drinks are included, and the venue handles set-up, clearing and basic organization on site.
The venue also presents its cooking school as a seminar room for workshops and meetings, set apart from conventional conference hotels. Equipment includes a projector and screen, a flipchart, a felt board, a moderation wall and moderation case, wifi and a hi-fi system. Corporate formats named on the site range from a creative cooking course to a seated dinner, a casual kitchen party with catering and a larger reception with live cooking.
Weddings and receptions
The event location page lists birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas parties, communions and weddings among the occasions it hosts. Private parties, summer parties and Christmas parties are also named. The venue decides together with the organiser which area is best for the size of the event, or whether both are combined. Guests can watch the chef at work or prepare dishes themselves.
Rooms and capacities
The event room covers 95 m², of which 10 m² is the bar area, and offers flexible seating. It has a cocktail bar with a large wine selection and a lighting system that can be adjusted to the occasion. The cooking school also covers 95 m² and has one large cooking island with generous work surfaces. A functional kitchen serves both areas.
For a cooking event, group size is the guide: up to about 40 people in the Economy format, and up to about 60 in the Business and Gourmet formats. A standing reception or a seated dinner without cooking depends on the arrangement agreed with the venue.
Catering
Food is central to the offer. Organisers can let the venue cook for them or take an active part in designing and preparing the menu. The team describes seasonal cuisine, and the three set formats differ in menu choice and ingredients. Soft drinks, water and coffee come with every team format. Beer and wine are included in Economy, Business adds champagne, and Gourmet offers a matched wine selection. The detailed menu frame is sent in an offer document after a request.
Getting there
The Kochfabrik is in Cologne's inner city, 2 km from the main station. Bus and rail stops are less than 250 meters away. A public car park is within walking distance. The team offers advice by phone or during a viewing on site.
