Catering at the Hortus Botanicus
Getting married among the greenery
The Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam's Plantage district is one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world. Among its historic glasshouses and centuries-old plants, BAUT caters many weddings: from the ceremony in the palm greenhouse to the dinner and party afterwards.
What we provide at the Hortus
Ceremony in the palm greenhouse
A reception with drinks and bites around your ceremony among the palms.
Dinner at long or round tables
A restaurant-quality dinner in a bright, orangery-like room.
Styling
From A to Z by us, or together with your own stylist or styling agency.
Drinks and service
Wines, cocktails and alcohol-free options, with a service team that knows the flow of the evening.
Sample menu Hortus
Bites – Blini with vodka crème fraîche and trout eggs, tomato cracker with vadouvan and Tomberry tomatoes, pani puri with avocado, curry and mango.
'Amsterdam' tomato salad
Sweet potato terrine
Bavette with green pepper jus
Guinea fowl with butter chicken
Dutch cheeses by Fromagerie Abraham Kef, with charcuterie
Dessert – Strawberry, meringue, pistachio and cava
This is an example: we create every menu together with you.
Our partner venues in Amsterdam
Still looking for a venue? BAUT is a preferred partner of Amsterdam's most high-end event venues, including Royal Theatre Carré, De Hallen Studios, the Johan Cruijff ArenA and Capital C. Already have a venue? Then we come to you.
Frequently asked questions about catering at the Hortus Botanicus
Can we get married and dine at the Hortus Botanicus?
Yes. The ceremony can take place in the palm greenhouse, followed by dinner at long or round tables.
How many guests can you cater for?
We are not tied to a number of guests. We align the capacity of the rooms with the Hortus Botanicus.
Do you also take care of styling?
We can handle it from A to Z, or work with your own stylist or styling agency.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, allergies and other requirements are built into the menu, with clear information per dish.
Let's talk events
Getting married at the Hortus Botanicus? Tell us about your day and we will send you a proposal within 2 working days. Call +31 (0)20 210 36 40, email events@bautamsterdam.nl or send us a WhatsApp.