Young entrepreneurs | The latest hospitality concepts in the Netherlands

28-10-2024

  • A charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar BotecoA charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar Boteco
  • A charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar BotecoA charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar Boteco
  • A charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar BotecoA charcuterie concept in Amersfoort - Bar Boteco
  • Sjaan in de Jordaan - a new retail concept in AmsterdamSjaan in de Jordaan - a new retail concept in Amsterdam
  • Sjaan in de Jordaan - a new retail concept in AmsterdamSjaan in de Jordaan - a new retail concept in Amsterdam

Highlighting a few of the latest hospitality concepts from young Dutch entrepreneurs. This month we are highlighting Caffé Combo and a fun retail concept, Sjaan in the Jordaan, both in Amsterdam. Furthermore, Café Claire in Utrecht and a great charcuterie concept called Bar Boteco in Amersfoort. Also the IJssel Restobar in Deventer, Restobar Tuur in Rosmalen and Bistro Amice in Warmond.

We wish all these entrepreneurs the best of luck with their endeavors!

Below is a list of 7 of the latest hospitality concepts.

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Trends we spotted | Week 42

21-10-2024

  • Trends we spotted
  • The culinary team of Celest Rotterdam - credit Brian LubkingThe culinary team of Celest Rotterdam - credit Brian Lubking
  • Grand Brasserie in NYC - credits Jovani DemetrieGrand Brasserie in NYC - credits Jovani Demetrie
  • Jake Paul in the Dog Haus kitchen at the Arlington, Texas location.Jake Paul in the Dog Haus kitchen at the Arlington, Texas location.

At horecatrends.com we spot many national and international trends on a daily basis. We pick the most interesting ones to write about, the other trends we use in our weekly column ‘Trends we spotted this week’. With this week links to articles about:

  • New restaurant & bar Celest, located on the top floors of the Zalmhaven in Rotterdam, is opening soon. They announced their new culinary team with Michelin experience.
  • As of July 2026, California will be the first state to ban Sell-By Dates, they will change it to “Best if Used By” to indicate peak quality, and “Use By” to designate food safety.
  • A new restaurant opened in the historic Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall in NYC: the Grand Brasserie.
  • Flaky Pastry Croissant Co., Dubai’s first gourmet Croissanterie, serves ice cream in croissant cups and cones!
  • At the 1 rue Rennequin, 75017 Paris, you can find the Tiramisserie.
  • Till December 31st fans can visit the 007 themed Bar & Boutique in the Burlington Arcade in Mayfair, London.
  • Dog Haus X Jake Paul, the influencer takes an interest in the award-winning national restaurant & sports bar brand. He will be joining the Board of Directors and will become a 25-units franchisee.

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Tebi’s ‘mobile-first’ platform raises €20 million for its retail and hospitality control system

15-10-2024

  • Tebi-Bacalar-opstelling-Foto-Pim-RinkesMobile-first platform Tebi - picture credits Pim Rinkes
  • Tebi-AMS1-op-tafel2-Foto-Pim-RinkesMobile-first platform Tebi - picture credits Pim Rinkes
  • Tebi-S1F2-TaptoPay-Foto-Pim-RinkesMobile-first platform Tebi - picture credits Pim Rinkes

Tebi’s ‘mobile-first’ platform includes checkout, payments, stock management, a kitchen display system, reservations, QR orders and accounting. Tebi, the startup that supports independent retail and hospitality businesses with this intuitive all-in-one operational platform, has raised €20 million in funding. The Series-A-round, led by Index Ventures, is the first institutional investment the company has raised since its founding three years ago, and reflects Tebi’s growth. The aim is to unite the robustness of software that larger companies use with the intuitive experience of a consumer app.

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Otomat is serving savoury, autumnal pizzas

15-10-2024

  • 'apero bites' at Otomat - credits Bramski and 'give Pears a Chance''apero bites' at Otomat - credits Bramski and 'give Pears a Chance'
  • The Belgian pizza chain OtomatThe Belgian pizza chain Otomat
  • Otomat serves cocktails and Otomat - autumn pizza 'You've got l'oeuf'Otomat serves cocktails and Otomat - autumn pizza 'You've got l'oeuf'
  • Otomat - autumn pizza 'Abbey Road' and pizza 'Boule & Boulette'Otomat - autumn pizza 'Abbey Road' and pizza 'Boule & Boulette'

From tomorrow on, you can enjoy savoury and autumnal pizzas at the Belgian pizza restaurant Otomat! Consider a pizza ABBEY ROAD: 3 Belgian cheeses selected by Van Tricht (Greendal, Chimay Classique & Herve du Vieux Moulin), Amsterdam pearl onions, gherkins and mesclun. Or the pizza, GIVE PEARS A CHANCE: Blue cheese, pear, syrup made of Liefmans, Liège syrup and mesclun. Check out the Otomat autumnal menu with the specific names below!

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Contemporary Greek restaurant KAIA | From posh dishes to soul food

14-10-2024

  • Contemporary Greek restaurant KAIA - credits Emiro SmoldersContemporary Greek restaurant KAIA - credits Emiro Smolders
  • Contemporary Greek restaurant KAIA - credits Emiro SmoldersContemporary Greek restaurant KAIA - credits Emiro Smolders
  • Contemporary Greek restaurant KAIA - credits Emiro SmoldersContemporary Greek restaurant KAIA - credits Emiro Smolders

Contemporary Greek restaurant KAIA in Amsterdam breaks new ground from casual restaurant to neighbourhood favourite. A more accessible KAIA should attract more returning guests outside special occasions. These guests come for modern Greek cuisine with the high-quality KAIA is known for.

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Chefs at the first Dutch Chef Panel | ‘Redefine Meat is the future of meat’

8-10-2024

  • Chefs at the first Dutch Chef Panel | ‘Redefine Meat is the future of meat’Chefs at the first Dutch Chef Panel | ‘Redefine Meat is the future of meat’

Redefine Meat™, the pioneer in ‘the new meat’, brought together leading chefs from around the Netherlands for a first: a behind-closed-doors event to review previously unveiled products. These renowned culinary experts were allowed to taste existing, improved products in the range, as well as the very latest innovations the company is working on. Their feedback is now being used by Redefine Meat’s R&D department to further refine various facets of the product such as flavour and texture ahead of launches in the coming period. read more

New dumpling concept Hangry Hats | A quick meal, guilt-free

1-10-2024

  • Hangry Hats
  • Hangry Hats
  • Hangry Hats
  • Hangry Hats

Discover the new way of ‘nutrious fast food’ at Hangry Hats; A quick meal, guilt-free. The innovative food concept brings a whole new look of steamy dumplings to the Netherlands from the 10th of October: With 15 unique fillings, 12 savoury and 3 sweet, you can enjoy varied menus at Hangry Hats where each Hat – named after the hat-shaped dumplings – offers a different taste sensation from world’s favourite recipes. The first urban delis will open in shopping centre Hoog Catharijne in Utrecht and Alexandrium Shopping Center in Rotterdam.

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Second location Nomi | Korean BBQ and sushi

12-9-2024

  • Nomi: Korean BBQ | Sushi | Cocktails
  • Nomi: Korean BBQ | Sushi | Cocktails
  • Nomi: Korean BBQ | Sushi | Cocktails
  • Nomi: Korean BBQ | Sushi | Cocktails
  • Nomi: Korean BBQ | Sushi | Cocktails
  • Nomi: Korean BBQ | Sushi | Cocktails
  • Nomi: Korean BBQ | Sushi | Cocktails
  • Nomi: Korean BBQ | Sushi | Cocktails
  • Nomi: Korean BBQ | Sushi | Cocktails

After 9 years, perhaps the most famous all you can eat sushi restaurant in Amsterdam’s closed its doors. Sumo on the Kleine-Gartmanplantsoen in Amsterdam served the last sushi and grill dishes for their fans on August 31st, to reopen its doors in late 2024 as Nomi‘s second location, which is all about the best Korean BBQ, sushi, cocktails and music.

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Hawaiian | The best student of the class

9-9-2024

  • HawaiianHawaiian
  • Funky Falafel & Spicy ChickenFunky Falafel & Spicy Chicken
  • HawaiianHawaiian
  • Hawaiian - Almighty SteakHawaiian - Almighty Steak
  • HawaiianHawaiian
  • Hawaiian - Classic TunaHawaiian - Classic Tuna
  • Hawaiian - Let's TofuHawaiian - Let's Tofu
  • HawaiianHawaiian
  • Hawaiian - Salmon StyleHawaiian - Salmon Style
  • Hawaiian

While schoolgoers have started a new school year full of healthy resolutions, Hawaiian, the Belgian poké bowl chain, is celebrating a new milestone. After six years, Hawaiian has become the best student in class with as many as 45 restaurants across Belgium and the Netherlands. In 2024, the chain continues to grow rapidly, with plans to open 15 new branches, and most of which are in the Netherlands.

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New entrepreneurs | The newest hospitality concepts of the Netherlands

3-9-2024

  • Pantopia
  • Charcuteria AmsterdamCharcuteria Amsterdam
  • CUE Amsterdam
  • Pantopia
  • CUE Amsterdam
  • Restaurant ÉclusierRestaurant Éclusier
  • CUE Amsterdam
  • Pantopia
  • CUE Amsterdam
  • Restaurant ÉclusierRestaurant Éclusier

A number of new concepts have opened in the past few months. Last month, among other things, we wrote about the enthusiasm for Matcha concepts in Amsterdam! This month a little more variety in the newest hospitality concepts, from a Thai dessert shop in Utrecht or a restaurant in Bloemendaal to a unique pastry concept in Amsterdam! Also a special restaurant where they combine sound & taste and a well-known Mediterranean Street Food concept coming to Amsterdam. We wish all these entrepreneurs the best of luck! Below is a list of 7 of the newest catering concepts.

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