De ProefklasDe Proefklas

Recipe development & R&D · near Amsterdam

A quiet kitchen to take product ideas all the way.

Food brands, suppliers, educators and chefs develop new recipes here, run taste tests with a panel, or train their team. No restaurant pressure, no office compromise — just a complete kitchen that's yours for the whole day.

Team works around a large wooden table during an R&D day at De Proefklas
Worktop with induction hob, KitchenAid and vacuum sealer for recipe development

What it's for

Iterative cooking, taste panels and internal training.

Recipe development needs space, repetition and proper tracking. Here you have two movable workbenches to work in parallel, refrigeration for multiple variations, and a separate meeting table for the panel or evaluation.

Food professionals also use De Proefklas for masterclasses, train-the-trainer sessions and internal knowledge transfer — with enough table space for 12 participants.

Practical

What's ready for you?

  • Induction (4 zones), Palux oven, professional dishwasher
  • 2 fridges and a freezer for batches and variations
  • Vacuum sealer, slow juicer, KitchenAid, Magimix, blender
  • 2 movable workbenches for parallel setups
  • Meeting table for briefings, panel sessions and notes
  • Quiet, lockable space — no foot traffic
  • Full-day rental: €495 excl. VAT
  • Custom rates for multiple days per month

Frequently asked — R&D kitchen rental

Can I book multiple days per month on a fixed schedule?
Yes. For frequent rental (e.g. a regular weekly R&D day) we offer custom rates.
Can I leave ingredients or semi-finished products in the fridge?
By arrangement — mention it in your request and we'll work it out.
Is there room for a taste panel?
Yes — the meeting table in the centre seats 8–10 for tastings and evaluation.
Can I book the same day all year round?
If there's no event blocking, yes. Request a recurring booking and we'll review the planning.

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Plan an R&D day?

Tell us briefly what kind of project — a single day or a recurring rhythm — and we'll get back to you with options.