The Hague will make your mouth water! Throughout the city, you will find delicious delicatessens and caterers selling fantastic dishes from all kinds of cuisines. A perfect solution for those who have to cook during the holidays but would rather avoid the kitchen. From mouth-watering appetisers to original digestifs, the businesses below have something for everyone (and every appetite).
Simon de Vogel - 70 Frederik Hendrik Avenue
A household name on 'de Fred' for many years. A few dozen metres before you reach the shop, you know you are near Simon de Vogel, because you can immediately smell the chickens being grilled outside. Pick up one of their signature dishes (the truffle ravioli is world-famous!) to easily reheat at home and melt away with delicious food that you can whip up in no time.
Gransjean - Bank Street 12
Attention, drinkers! In the heart of the Archipel neighbourhood, you will find Gransjean. Here, you can get everything you need for a nice drink. Good wines, delicious cheeses, cold cuts, and nuts that are roasted fresh every day. Every day, the oven runs at full speed from 7 a.m. to bake the most delicious bread.
Discover Gransjeans snack boards.
Karsten en Kuiper - Van Diemenstraat 132
Bij de gerechten van Karsten en Kuiper luidt het devies: 'gezond en een lekker alternatief voor de traditionele afhaal- en bezorggerechten.' Dag in, dag uit worden hier gezonde en verse maaltijden bereid. En niet zomaar verse maaltijden, maar gerechten met liefde. Klassieke gehaktballen, gepocheerde zalm, melanzane en ga zo maar door. Trek gekregen? Online bestellen is mogelijk!
Sweet and Savoury - Reinkenstraat 18
Oh la la, Sucré Salé makes every sweet tooth intensely happy. Savoury dishes are also prepared and sold here, but the creations from the patisserie are finger-licking good. Delicious French classics that you'll want to order twice. From tarte tatin and lemon meringue pastries to the most delicious éclairs. Bon appétit!
Wil je nog meer Franse sfeer proeven?
Absolutely delicious!
Le Gone Catering - Noordeinde 200C
Let's stay in France for a bit longer, because Le Gone is a real 'conseillé' (= recommended). Charcuterie, cheese, wines and sweets: everything, absolutely everything here exudes France. Even the terrace that can be found in the alley next to the shop in summer. Le Gone caterer is for anyone who wants to bring La Douce France into their dining room.
Le Gone catering on Het Noordeinde.
Meza - Frederik Hendriklaan 115A
The literal translation of Meza is: 'tasty bites'. This family business on Frederik Hendriklaan serves up the most fantastic delicacies from Lebanon. Impress your guests with these incredibly delicious bites based on a mix of Eastern and Western cuisine. You can also pick up a bottle of Lebanese wine at Meza. Chin chin!
Flavour - Molenstraat 30
Italy should not be left out of this list. Trattoria Sapore is known for its refined Italian delicacies, whether it's a good pasta, antipasti or other Italian classics. At Sapore, you're sure to enjoy yourself. You can order directly online, and your food will be ready when you pick it up.
Italy - Piet Heinstraat 20
One last Italian to finish off: Italy in the Zeeheldenkwartier. Stepping inside means being overwhelmed by more than 50 years of knowledge and experience in Italian delicacies and wines. Numerous types of pasta, oils, delicious balsamic vinegar, wine and more. Italy is truly Italy.