5 Valentine's Day 2024 Menu Ideas

On Valentine's Day, we warm not only hearts but also stomachs! On February 14, 2024, you'll be able to demonstrate your love and your cooking talents. To help you, we've prepared five Valentine's Day 2024 menu ideas. To please everyone, our Valentine's Day 2024 menus cover different styles of cuisine, from traditional dishes in Belgium to vegan recipes and even organic options. Get your aprons ready!


Traditional Belgian Valentine's Day Menu

Is the person you love more on the classic, bon vivant side, leaning towards traditional values? Or perhaps they haven't experienced the culinary specialties of the flat country yet? This Valentine's Day 2024 menu is perfect to please them!

• Starter: Moules Marinières. Cooked to perfection in a sauce made with Belgian beer, onions, garlic, and parsley.

• Main Course: Carbonnade Flamande. Beef stew slowly simmered in dark beer, served with crispy fries.

• Dessert: Liège Waffles. Soft waffles with sugar pearls, accompanied by vanilla ice cream and fresh red fruits.

Vegetarian Menu

To combine your love with a love for nature, a meatless menu is a must. Our assortment of starter, main course, and dessert for a vegetarian Valentine's Day celebration ensures you end the meal with a mouthful of flavor, a satisfied stomach, and top-notch karma!

• Starter: Belgian Cheese Croquettes. Golden on the outside, melting on the inside, filled with Belgian cheeses like Gouda and blue cheese.

• Main Course: Seasonal Vegetable Stoemp. A mix of mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, served with a mustard sauce.

• Dessert: Speculoos Tiramisu. A Belgian variation of the classic tiramisu, using speculoos biscuits soaked in strong coffee.

Valentine's Day Fish and Seafood Menu

With its coastline along the North Sea, Belgium is also a country where you can enjoy good fish. With our fish Valentine's Day menu, you'll surprise your loved one!

• Starter: Grey Shrimp Croquettes. Small crispy croquettes made with grey shrimp, served with a chive sauce.

• Main Course: White Beer Sole Fillet. Sole fillets pan-fried in a light white beer sauce, served with new potatoes.

• Dessert: White Chocolate Mousse and Passion Fruit. Airy white chocolate mousse topped with passion fruit compote.

Vegan Menu

We can't compile our list of Valentine's Day 2024 menus without including a selection of vegan dishes! If you or your partner prioritize animal-free choices for health and the environment, this menu is perfect for your romantic evening!

• Starter: Cream of Chicory Soup. A creamy soup made with caramelized chicory (endives), potatoes, and onions.

• Main Course: Vegan Waterzooi. A vegan version of waterzooi, a stew made with root vegetables, leeks, and tofu.

• Dessert: Vegan Speculoos Tart. A crispy speculoos tart topped with vegan vanilla cream.

Halal Menu

For a Valentine's Day 2024 meal in accordance with the Muslim religion, here is a menu that will delight your taste buds! With its traditional dishes and ingredients, you'll be sure to charm the one who enjoys your dinner!

• Starter: Beet Hummus. Hummus made with beets, served with pita bread and vegetables.

• Main Course: Halal Lamb Tajine with Prunes. Tender halal lamb simmered in a tajine with prunes, almonds, and exquisite spices.

• Dessert: Rose and Pistachio Panna Cotta. Panna cotta with a delicate rose flavor, topped with crushed pistachios.

A good Valentine's Day 2024 menu is the guarantee of spending a beautiful and tender evening at home, in the cozy comfort and warmth of your house. Then, transition to a cozy evening on the couch... and for the rest of the night, we'll leave that to your improvisation! By the way, to make it complete, why not combine this evening meal with a fun couple activity during the day? Follow our guide to know what to do on Valentine's Day!