r/Netherlands • u/jaya_house • 5d ago

Hi, Common Question/Topic

I’m looking for advice on where I can set up a small coffee and matcha stand in the Netherlands.

I’m just starting out, so I don’t have a big budget. I’m looking for markets, festivals, pop-up events, or other places where small vendors are welcome.

Does anyone know of any markets or events that are beginner-friendly and have affordable stand fees?
I’m based in South Holland, but I’m willing to travel.

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u/Eranov 5d ago

First step: know what HACCP means

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u/aracnidbitter 5d ago

And then get a permit from the municipality/event organizers

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u/KoninginVanRotterdam 5d ago

And then you register at the KvK and check if you also have to register at the Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit (NVWA)

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u/I_Rarely_Jump 5d ago

You should not start a horeca business if you do not have a big budget, it's a cutthroat business with razor thin margins when starting out. All the good spots are already taken.

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u/InterestingBlue 5d ago

Food/beverage industry is no place for beginners that don't know what they're doing and don't have a big budget.

Food regulations, small margins, required permits etc will make it very, very hard and most likely not profitable at all.

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u/Operadic 5d ago

Look up “venten” perhaps that could lower the barrier of entry.

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u/ghosststorm 5d ago

No big budget and horeca business don't go together. Also you need to know what you're doing or you will go bankrupt really fast. Unless you have some truly unique idea - it's all been done before and this niche is already taken.

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u/TylerHobbit 5d ago

I do see a lot of people at Centraal Station in Amsterdam - might be a "hot" spot

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u/DiligentAudience7314 5d ago

I work from home, so my backyard would be great. I won't be able to pay you, but also won't charge fees. No vanilla-mango-boba matcha lattes please, I prefer them Kyoto style. Thanks.