Cultivate, Gather, & Feast: Join the Korean Kitchen Garden for 2027
Welcome to the Korean Kitchen Garden at Tuin Slotlaan in Oud-Zuilen—a living, breathing sanctuary tucked away in a truly special historic setting. Just a stone's throw from Utrecht and Maarssen, our plot offers a peaceful escape to grow specialty Korean crops, build a food community, and master seasonal Korean cooking through intimate workshops and pop-up dining.
Our 2027 membership is just announced! Scroll down to learn how to be part of this exciting project.
Farm to Table, Korean Style!
Led by Chef Ohyoon Kwon, a local resident of Oud-Zuilen, the Korean Kitchen Garden is dedicated to growing rare and traditional heritage crops, such as aromatic perilla (kkaennip), cabbage, and radish for kimchi, sweet corn, crisp leaves for Korean BBQ, winter squash (maettol hobak), and an array of special herbs essential for Korean cuisine.
We believe that growing food is only the beginning. Through traditional Korean fermentation, hands-on masterclasses, and garden-to-table pop-up dining, we transform our harvests into extraordinary culinary experiences. In 2026, we hosted nearly 20 culinary events using crops harvested directly from the land—and next year will be even stronger.
Whether you want to grow alongside us from a distance, get your hands dirty in the soil, or simply join our long-table feasts, there is a place for you at our table.
Our Garden Membership
Looking for a meaningful year-end gift? All memberships make wonderful, sustainable holiday presents for friends and family.
🪴 THE SOW
€9,50
For the local hobbyist, balcony gardener, and baseline supporter.
Receive a curated selection of acclimated Korean heirloom seeds, ready for you to grow forward in your own garden or balcony.
3x Korean veg seeds
🧑🌾 THE GROW
€299
For the passionate food lover who wants to get their hands dirty, learn the craft and build community.
Full Garden Access
🥢 THE FEAST
€425-€749
For the culinary enthusiasts who want pure event access without garden chores.
Flexible prepaid event passes 5-or 10-Ticket Pass
Shareable with family and friends
The Grow Tier
What’s Included in Your 12-Month Journey:
Full Hands-On Garden Access: Join our regular community workdays to help tame, tend, and cultivate the soil (4 hours per month time investment expected)
Unlimited Harvesting Privileges: Enjoy unrestricted harvesting rights whenever you like throughout the 12-month season, bringing the freshest organic heritage produce straight from the earth to your kitchen.
3 Complimentary Culinary Events: Free admission to three of our seasonal Korean pop-up dinners, fermentation workshops, or botanical gatherings. See all events in 2026.
VIP Member Perk: 20% off any additional event or workshop bookings from your 4th event onward.
⚠️ Strictly Limited to 12 Members: To protect our ecosystem and ensure abundant harvests for our core community, this flagship tier is strictly capped at just 12 people.
Selection of Our Culinary Events in 2026
The Feast Tier (Strippenkaart)
For the culinary enthusiast who wants to experience our culinary events without the garden chores or harvest duties.
Choose Your Pass Option:
5-Ticket Pass: €425 (averaging €85 per event)
10-Ticket Pass: €750(averaging €75 per event)
How It Works & Sharing Rules:
Digital Coupon Basis: You’ll receive a unique digital coupon code to easily book and redeem your tickets online as our events are announced.
Exceptional Value: Our workshops and popup prices around €100 - €120 , these bundles give you a fantastic deal on our multi-course pop-ups and masterclasses.
Fully Shareable: Share your digital code freely with family, partners, or friends to bring your favorite people along.
Fair Seating Cap: To ensure an intimate and fair experience for all guests, a maximum of 2 tickets can be redeemed per event using your code.
Validity & Terms: Valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. Unused coupons are non-refundable.
Location
Slotlaan, Oud-Zuilen (Entrance to Natuurgebied Zuilen)
FAQs
What particular help do you need right now?
Since 2026 is our very first season, we are focusing heavily on foundational work. We currently need hands to help with laying down the compost beds, implementing our irrigation system, and, of course, keeping up with weeding. It is a bit of hard work upfront, but we promise it comes with the immense joy of harvesting and enjoying the food together later!
Can I just help the project without signing up for a membership?
Yes, absolutely! Any help is welcome. You don’t need to commit to a full membership to be a part of the garden. Check out our upcoming workdays and events, or just drop by if you want to see how these unique vegetables journey from the soil to the dinner plate.
I’d like to join as a member, but I don’t have much time to help. Can I still join?
Yes! We understand that not everyone has the time to get their hands dirty every week. The Harvest Tier is designed exactly for you. With this tier, you provide vital financial support to keep the project growing, and in return, you get exclusive access to our community workshops, pop-ups, and dining events.
How did you get the opportunity to use this land?
This garden is part of the Natuurgebied Zuilen development, proudly supported by the Gemeente Utrecht. The Korean Kitchen Garden is a "self-managed initiative" (zelfbeheer) in collaboration with two other local citizens, Inge and Maud. We have a two-year contract to transform this land into something truly special for the neighborhood.
Where is the garden located?
We are located on Slotlaan, right across from Slot Zuylen. The parcel itself has a lovely history—it was previously used as a pasture for feeding horses.
Are there set opening hours for the garden?
No. The garden is open 24/7. There's no fence or wall. Everyone is welcome to walk in and explore and enjoy the atmosphere
What kind of vegetables do you grow?
For the 2026 season, we are focusing on crops all originated from Korea. You can look forward to: Perilla leaves (Kkaennip) and vibrant Mustard greens Crisp Korean Radishes and hearty Pumpkins Sweet, refreshing Korean Melons (Chamoe) and various Salad leaves We started out a bit late this year, but we are thrilled to see how much we can cultivate together!
Are you sure you can yield enough harvest for your workshops and cooking?
Farming always depends on unpredictable factors like the Dutch weather and building up brand-new soil. Since this is our very first season on this land, there might be quite a few surprises along the way! However, we have a fantastic backup plan: if we ever run short, we can draw from my private moestuin in Oud-Zuilen to ensure our workshops and dining events are always stocked with authentic produce.