Every spring, the Rollende Keukens return to Amsterdam's Westerpark. A mobile food festival for gourmets. This year, the grounds in Westerpark are once again magically transformed into the largest open-air restaurant in Europe. 80 food trucks and 100 live acts are ready for you during this 18th edition.
Once again, you can fully lose yourself in the culinary cardinal directions of all the Rolling Kitchens. For instance, the iconic Tower is offering a stage to chef Salma Barakat this year. After fleeing Gaza, where she worked as a midwife, she now keeps her Gazan cuisine alive through catering and pop-ups. On Salma's menu is musakhan: a charcoal-grilled chicken leg (or portobello) with sumac, braised onions, and pine nuts, accompanied by Palestinian flatbread and labneh.
Homeland, Sangria & Slush
After years of collaboration with major breweries, the Rollende Keukens is now opting for an independent brewer from its own city: Homeland. Known for their famous specialty beers, a Puur Pils has been developed for the Weekend.
Brewmaster Wietse: “It has turned out to be a crisp lager with character and a clean finish that you won't get tired of quickly. Classic yet also Amsterdam artisanal!” To accommodate the popularity of the homemade Sangria, extra bars will be serving the Spanish summer drink. And for those who want to enjoy something alcohol-free, Chef Maarten has created an irresistible Slush Puppy 2.0 with passion fruit, pineapple, ginger, and a 'touch of tajine' (lime, dried chili, and sea salt).
Enjoy the DJ-free music menu
During this international, free neighborhood party, you can enjoy live music. With around 100 free performances, the Rollende Keukens has been the largest open-air stage for live music in the city for years. This year, too, the menu is packed with music for every taste. A sneak peek? Afrogrooves , Supercity Band , and the generations-connecting Danspaleis will get everyone's feet off the ground. You can rock out with Convoi Exceptional , among others, intoxicating beats come from the queer reggae collective Nadamente , and you can dance along to the musical waves of Amsterdam with the Nieuwendammer Shantykoor . If that doesn't sound like dancing and romance!
Free admission & City Pass
The Rolling Kitchens Weekend, organized by five Amsterdam families since 2008, is still free to attend. Visitors with a Stadspas can enjoy a dish and a drink at around 12 kitchens for €2.50.
Practical information
De Rollende Keukens can be reached in various ways. On foot or by bicycle (please use the many racks throughout the site). By public transport.Bus 22 from Sloterdijk (Nassauplein stop), Bus 21 from Amsterdam Central (Van Hallstraat stop) or Tram 13 (Van Limburg Stirum stop).
PLEASE NOTE : the bicycle bridge between Van Hallstraat and Westerpark is closed this year.
Do not come by car. Due to a lack of parking spaces, air quality, and nuisance for local residents. To learn more, visit the website for all information.
This year, too, you can only pay with your debit card, and your purchased glass remains your souvenir. If you still have a glass from the previous edition, bring it along and exchange it for a new one.
