De ProefklasDe Proefklas

Private dining · near Amsterdam

Intimate dining, with the chef close by.

An evening where cooking and dining come together. The kitchen is the room — no separate open kitchen, just one place where your guests see how their plate is made. Ideal for small business dinners, client appreciation, anniversaries and culinary introductions.

Warm dining area with wooden table and soft lighting — private dining venue De Proefklas near Amsterdam
Chefs taste together in De Proefklas during a private dining

How it works

You bring the chef, we'll handle the rest.

You rent the entire studio for your party. Bring your own chef or caterer — or we'll match you with one from our network at Het Foodlokaal. The space has an inviting dining nook, a large meeting/ dining table and the full professional kitchen for the chef.

Six seats by default for an intimate dinner. On request we scale up to 12 or 16 — for example for walking dinners and tastings.

What you get

A complete venue — no extra logistics.

  • Full kitchen for the chef (Palux oven, induction, fridges)
  • Atmospheric dining zone with wood and daylight
  • Tableware, glassware and cutlery for 6 (expandable on request)
  • Unlimited coffee, tea and water
  • Evening rental until 22:00
  • Free parking for your guests
  • Good public transport from Amsterdam
  • Separate meeting table for drinks or reception

Frequently asked — private dining

How many guests fit?
Six seats by default for an intimate dinner. On request expandable to 12 or even 16 — for walking dinners and tastings up to 16 as well.
Do you bring a chef?
Not as standard, but we know the right chefs and caterers and are happy to introduce you.
Can guests bring their own drinks?
Yes, you're free to bring your own wine, sparkling and spirits. No corkage fee.
Until what time can we stay?
Standard evening rentals run until 22:00. Later end times are possible on request.

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Other ways to use the kitchen.

An evening that just-works? We agree.

Send us the date, the number of guests and the idea — we'll get in touch to nail down the details together.