Think Dutch
conceptual architecture and design in the Netherlands

The Dutch history, with its trade in food, its climate, the diversity per region of the products, the creativity of the chefs, the innovation, and the artisanal abilities of the producers is unique in the world: unique with a twist. It’s where our ‘Dutch Food Culture’ begins. The book ’Tastes Like Dutch, an Impression of Dutch Culinary Culture’ illustrates this rich Dutch food culture and shows that the current Dutch food culture is more than deserving of a reappraisal. The Netherlands has some fantastic dishes, traditions and products, and more star chefs per square kilometer than any other country in the world. It’s something we all have a right to be proud of.

Atelier NL

In addition to the signature dishes by top chefs such as Jonnie Boer, Niven Kunz, Luc Kusters, Dick Middelweerd, Jef Schuur, and Angélique Schmeinck, we also see the likes of Atelier NL, one of the key cultural representatives of our Dutch food culture. In this sense, the clay and glass tableware by Atelier NL and the Dutch Cuisine dishes together form a wonderful alliance, thereby collectively placing the emphasis on our Dutch creativity.

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By illustrating the potential mentioned above, ’Tastes Like Dutch, an Impression of Dutch Culinary Culture’ is in part making a contribution to a change regarding the image of our Dutch food culture. From a commonplace cuisine to a creative, sustainable and innovative cuisine with a unique Dutch signature that everyone can be proud of: the chefs with their dishes, the grower with their products, the city with its catering outlets, and the business sector of the Netherlands with its Holland branding.