Events
At VanOost, you don’t simply take a seat at the table. It’s about evenings that surprise, flavours that linger, and tables where new connections are made. From exceptional guest chefs to creative collaborations and seasonal garden dinners, each event brings its own energy and a new reason to return.
A monthly highlight on our calendar is VanOost Sundays: a late lunch where great food, good company, and the art of doing nothing come together, exactly as a Sunday should be. Each edition tells a new story, with changing collaborations and special guests. What remains is all the time to enjoy.
Discover all upcoming events below and reserve your table.
Upcoming events
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VanOost Sundays | Three chefs
22 March
Jannis Brevet***, Paul de Groote and Floris van Straalen open VanOost Sundays with 12 refined culinary creations, composed of canapés, amuses and hors d’oeuvres.
Including:
- Aperitif
- 12 culinary creations
- Water, coffee and tea.175 euro per person
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VanOost Sundays | Easter
5 April
For Easter, asparagus takes centre stage at VanOost Sundays. Chef Floris van Straalen serves a six-course lunch featuring asparagus from Lindenhoff, in a relaxed setting with a live DJ.
Including:
- 6-course lunch
- Water, coffee and tea130 euro per person
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VanOost Sundays | Pillows' Chefs Kitchen Party
31 May
Coming soon.
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Bite of Amsterdam
21 June
Foodfestival Bite of Amsterdam returns to the beautiful Amstelpark. Three days where flavour, craftsmanship and creativity take centre stage.
Chef Floris van Straalen will be cooking at Bite of Amsterdam, bringing the signature flavours of VanOost to the park. Expect refined dishes, seasonal ingredients and the layered, elegant style that defines his kitchen, translated into a vibrant open-air setting.
Dare to Bite. Dare to Invite. Dare to Indulge.
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VanOost Sundays | Champagne lunch
28 June
During this edition, Champagne takes centre stage. Carefully selected champagnes accompany the menu by chef Floris van Straalen.
At the table, there is time to taste and learn more about each champagne, while a DJ sets the tone for a relaxed Sunday afternoon.
Taste, listen and enjoy.
Including:
- 5-course lunch
- Champagne pairing
- Water, coffee and tea350 euro per person*
*Prestige champagne pairing 490 euro per person -

VanOost Sundays | Garden
2 August
For this edition, VanOost Sundays moves to the garden. Surrounded by greenery and summer light, chef Floris van Straalen serves a lunch that invites you to linger, refill your glass and celebrate the season.
Including:
- 5-course menu
- Amuse-bouche
- Cocktail pairing149 euro per person
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VanOost Sundays | BBQ with friends
30 August
During this edition of VanOost Sundays, chef Floris van Straalen teams up with Niven Kunz (Triptyque*) and Yornie van Dijk (De Basiliek*).
Expect a summery lunch featuring grill-inspired dishes, views over the lush Oosterpark, and plenty of time to linger at the table.
Taste summer, exactly the way a Sunday should be.
Including:
- 6-course menu
- Amuses and friandises160 euro per person
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VanOost Sundays | 4 hands lunch Sören Herzig*
6 September
Chef Floris van Straalen welcomes Sören Herzig, chef of restaurant Herzig* in Vienna.
Together they present a four-hands lunch featuring refined dishes where product, precision and a distinctive personal style take centre stage.
Including:
- Aperitif
- 6-course menu
- Amuses and friandises
- Water, coffee and tea210 euro per person
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4 hands lunch at Herzig* in Vienna
22 September
Chef Floris van Straalen travels to Vienna for a special collaboration at restaurant Herzig*.
Together with Sören Herzig, he presents a four-hands lunch where refined techniques, pure flavours and a shared passion for product take centre stage.
Expect a distinctive dialogue between Amsterdam and Vienna, brought together in an elegant and expressive menu.
Including:
- Aperitif
- 6-course menu
- Amuses and friandises
- Wine pairing
- Water, coffee and tea295 euro per person
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VanOost Sundays | The Macallan
27 September
A special edition of VanOost Sundays: a 6-course menu by chef Floris van Straalen, paired with a whisky pairing by The Macallan.
Each whisky is presented and explained at the table, allowing the flavours of the dishes and the character of the whisky to complement one another naturally.
Including:
- 6-course menu
- Whisky pairing by The Macallan
- Amuse and water220 euro per person
Please note: this lunch is designed around The Macallan. Guests may also choose to enjoy the six-course menu with a wine pairing or à la carte beverages instead.
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Kick-Off Amsterdam Dance Event
20 October
Start ADE with dinner at VanOost.
Chef Floris van Straalen serves a 4-course menu in a relaxed setting, with a DJ in the kitchen, setting the rhythm and atmosphere at the table.
An easy-going evening to gather, linger a little longer and let the night unfold at its own pace.
79 euro per person
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Gala Dinner
28 November
A festive evening at VanOost, where fine food, music and the joy of celebrating together take centre stage.
More information coming soon
Make it special with an overnight stay.
VanOost is located in the 5-star Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park. Elevate your culinary experience with an overnight stay and enjoy 30% off your room, including à la carte breakfast at Spring Cafe Brasserie.
Turn your evening into a complete escape in the green heart of Amsterdam.
Past events
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VanOost with love
13 & 14 February 2026
Celebrate the love at VanOost, where true love and the passion for food unites. -

VanOost New Year's Eve
31 December 2025
Chef Floris van Straalen and his team present a special New Year’s Eve menu showcasing the year’s standout dishes, with a DJ adding lively music to the celebration.
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VanOost Christmas
24 - 26 December 2025
Chef Floris van Straalen and his talented team have crafted an exclusive festive menu for the holiday season, showcasing a curated selection of the year’s most celebrated dishes.
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The Macallan Dinner
Wednesday 1 October 2025 | 18.30 hrs
Join us for an exclusive evening featuring a curated dinner paired with the finest Macallan whiskies.
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Cena Mar y Huerta
Sunday 28 September 2025 | Barcelona
Floris van Straalen (VanOost, Amsterdam) joins Jack Tonkin (Ona, Barcelona) for Cena Mar y Huerta—a one-night, six-course collaboration dinner at the Florentine Kitchen Knives workshop in Poblenou. -

4-hands dinner | VanOost * Triptyque
Thursday 21 August 2025 / 18.00 hrs
VanOost and Michelin-starred Triptyque unite for one night for an 8-course menu. -

VanOost Garden
Friday 11 & Saturday 12 July / 18.00 hrs
Step into the lush VanOost Garden for a one-of-a-kind open-air evening, where live barbecue and a cocktail tasting by Fitz’s Bar come together under the evening sky.
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VanOost at Ajax in the Johan Cruijff ArenA
Sunday 27 April 2025
VanOost brings its French-Japanese-inspired fine dining to an exclusive pop-up at the Ajax Johan Cruijff ArenA.
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Easter at the Park
18 & 19 April 2025
Celebrate Easter with an exclusive 6-course lunch or dinner at VanOost Restaurant, surrounded by the greenery of Oosterpark.
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Plant FWD Week
Saturday 12 April 2025
Join us during Plant FWD Week in Amsterdam and enjoy our vegetarian chef’s menu!
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4-hands dinner | Inter Scaldes x VanOost
Monday 7 April 2025 | 18.30 hrs
2-Michelin starred chef Jeroen Achtien (Inter Scaldes) and our chef Floris van Straalen join forces during this 4-hands dinner.
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Launch of spring-inspired menu
2 April to 16 April 2025
Chef Floris and his team have added seasonal dishes to the menu, alongside favorites like Balfego Otoro tuna.
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Launch of summer menu
18 June to 2 July 2025
This summer, discover fresh inspiration at VanOost. Chef Floris van Straalen presents a seasonal menu blending new creations with signature favourites – available for a limited time at a special rate.
Location
Mauritskade 61 - 1092 AD Amsterdam
+31 20 802 02 02
info@vanoostrestaurant.com
You will find us via the main entrance of Pillows Hotel Maurits at the Park, on the first floor.
Opening hours
Dinner
Wednesday to Saturday
18.00 - 20.30 hrs