Van Gendt Hallen

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Frequently asked questions

A question about an event, the food or getting here? These are the answers we give most often.

Events & venue hire

Can I include the Drift Museum in my event?

Yes. Even if your event takes place in another space in the halls, you can add a visit to the Drift Museum to the programme and take your guests into the world of Studio Drift.

Can I bring my own caterer?

No, Motief Events is the in-house caterer. That is a deliberate choice: with several production kitchens spread across the whole building, we make sure every space gets good, high-quality catering. The kitchen cooks seasonally, and dietary needs and your own ideas are welcome in the menu conversation.

How late can my event run?

Most spaces are available until 11 pm, the meeting rooms until midnight. In the museum, end times and sound levels are set per event. The end time for your space is listed on its page.

Is every event welcome in the halls?

No. We choose events that suit the building and the museum, and we keep the central axis free for programmes with cultural or substantive value. Tell us your plan and we will say quickly whether it works.

What does a space cost?

Rates are on request. We work with a single proposal in which venue, catering, technology and service come together, so you know exactly where you stand instead of a room rate plus unknown extras.

Food & drink

Can I just come for dinner or a coffee?

Yes. Restaurant Motief is open daily for lunch and dinner, and Cafe Loco is the halls' daytime cafe, with house-made patisserie and a healthy lunch. No reservation is needed at Cafe Loco.

Can you accommodate dietary needs?

Yes. The kitchen cooks largely vegetarian, seasonal and local where possible, and dietary needs and your own ideas are welcome in the menu conversation for your event.

Can I bring my own caterer?

No, Motief Events is the in-house caterer. With several production kitchens spread across the whole building, we make sure every space gets good, high-quality catering.

Getting here

Where are the Van Gendt Hallen?

On Oostenburg in Amsterdam, on the waterfront: Oostenburgermiddenstraat 15, 1018 LH Amsterdam.

Can guests arrive by boat?

Yes. The halls sit on the Oostenburg dock. We have our own boats for 100 guests, two boats of up to 50 each. Ask about the options in your quote request.

Careers

Do you have vacancies?

Open roles across the halls, the museum and the restaurants are on the vacancies page. Open applications are always welcome via info@vangendthallen.nl.

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