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Host: Martine and Olav

Amsterdam, Netherlands

USD
$72 per person

Authentic Dutch meal with restaurant owners in their home

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Martine and Olav

Martine and Olav are Dutch natives who met each other 40 years ago, when they both played in a successful Dutch pop group. They were on radio and TV, played gigs everywhere in the Netherlands, and other European countries, and then decided to marry and spend a life together. In 2004 they started their own French restaurant, which had a successful run until 2014. Then they repurposed their passion for hospitality and gastronomy by organizing dinners and other events in their own home! Since then, they have hosted guests from more than seventy countries from all over the world! They believe that there are no strangers, just friends they have not met yet.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-8 guests) Your 2.5 hour homecooked small group lunch experience takes place in Martine and Olav’s cozy, modern apartment in the heart of Amsterdam, overlooking the oldest canal in the city. Everything they bring to the table is created from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, paired with selected wines, sprinkled with lively conversation. Their cooking style is traditional European and Dutch cooking, with a contemporary twist.

Enjoy an afternoon at Martine and Olav’s home where Dutch/European food and local history combine at the lunch table! Martine will prepare and serve a delicious 3-course homemade lunch, made from fresh local and seasonal ingredients, while Olav will take you on a journey through time, using all kinds of visual material, such as maps, paintings, and photos, mixed with personal stories and insights that you won’t easily find in guidebooks. Learn all about how Amsterdam evolved from a small trading settlement to a flourishing city with a resilient commercial spirit. From the granting of city rights in 1275 to its peak as a global trading and cultural powerhouse in the 17th century. From social development in the 19th century to post-war recovery, reinvention, and its current status as a multicultural, international, and progressive city, fondly known as the "largest village in the world" for its friendly atmosphere. This shared experience is a unique chance to connect with authentic Amsterdammers (and other travelers), who will make you feel like a friend, not a tourist. You will leave with a deeper appreciation of Amsterdam, and a new perspective on its hidden gems leaving you inspired to see the city through fresh eyes.

Notes: Unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences this is a shared experience and is NOT private. Martine and Olav do not offer private experiences, unless the group size is 6 or more. They can accommodate vegetarian, lactose free and gluten free diets on request, please inform them in advance while booking your home cooked Dutch meal online.

Languages spoken: English, Dutch

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Seasonal soup
  • Seasonal salad or Quiche or Vol au Vent (filled puff pastry) - Quiche Lorraine or Salmon Quiche or Salad with smoked mackerel and yellow and red beets or Salade nicoise or Vol au Vent (puff pastry) with chicken and mushrooms
  • Homemade Cake or Tart - Dutch Apple Cake or Strawberry and thyme or Blackberry or Plum or Pear
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Alcoholic / Non-alcoholic beverages

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Amsterdam Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
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Martine and Olav

$72 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • 100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back
  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $72 $72
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $72 $72
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm

Meet Martine and Olav

Martine and Olav are Dutch natives who met each other 40 years ago, when they both played in a successful Dutch pop group. They were on radio and TV, played gigs everywhere in the Netherlands, and other European countries, and then decided to marry and spend a life together. In 2004 they started their own French restaurant, which had a successful run until 2014. Then they repurposed their passion for hospitality and gastronomy by organizing dinners and other events in their own home! Since then, they have hosted guests from more than seventy countries from all over the world! They believe that there are no strangers, just friends they have not met yet.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

In-home meal: (2-8 guests) Your 2.5 hour homecooked small group lunch experience takes place in Martine and Olav’s cozy, modern apartment in the heart of Amsterdam, overlooking the oldest canal in the city. Everything they bring to the table is created from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, paired with selected wines, sprinkled with lively conversation. Their cooking style is traditional European and Dutch cooking, with a contemporary twist.

Enjoy an afternoon at Martine and Olav’s home where Dutch/European food and local history combine at the lunch table! Martine will prepare and serve a delicious 3-course homemade lunch, made from fresh local and seasonal ingredients, while Olav will take you on a journey through time, using all kinds of visual material, such as maps, paintings, and photos, mixed with personal stories and insights that you won’t easily find in guidebooks. Learn all about how Amsterdam evolved from a small trading settlement to a flourishing city with a resilient commercial spirit. From the granting of city rights in 1275 to its peak as a global trading and cultural powerhouse in the 17th century. From social development in the 19th century to post-war recovery, reinvention, and its current status as a multicultural, international, and progressive city, fondly known as the "largest village in the world" for its friendly atmosphere. This shared experience is a unique chance to connect with authentic Amsterdammers (and other travelers), who will make you feel like a friend, not a tourist. You will leave with a deeper appreciation of Amsterdam, and a new perspective on its hidden gems leaving you inspired to see the city through fresh eyes.

Notes: Unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences this is a shared experience and is NOT private. Martine and Olav do not offer private experiences, unless the group size is 6 or more. They can accommodate vegetarian, lactose free and gluten free diets on request, please inform them in advance while booking your home cooked Dutch meal online.

Languages spoken: English, Dutch

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Seasonal soup
  • Seasonal salad or Quiche or Vol au Vent (filled puff pastry) - Quiche Lorraine or Salmon Quiche or Salad with smoked mackerel and yellow and red beets or Salade nicoise or Vol au Vent (puff pastry) with chicken and mushrooms
  • Homemade Cake or Tart - Dutch Apple Cake or Strawberry and thyme or Blackberry or Plum or Pear
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Alcoholic / Non-alcoholic beverages

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Amsterdam Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ ppl
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $72 $72
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 people 5+ people
In-Home Meal
 Not offered $72 $72
Alcohol
 $0 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
In-Home Meal
 12:00pm-2:00pm
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