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The Green Choice: from our region to your plate
Local and sustainable food in Groningen
De Groene Keuze brings together Groningen hospitality businesses, chefs and local producers. Discover how regional ingredients make their way to the plate, from grains and potatoes to game and shrimp.
Portraits, interviews, videos and cooking demonstrations introduce the people behind our food and inspire businesses and guests to choose local.
An initiative of Foundation for Economic Cooperation Northern Netherlands, supported by the Province and Municipality of Groningen.
Taste the region
Participating venues
These venues showcase our region. Participants in De Groene Keuze serve at least two dishes made with local ingredients.
10 participants
HG memberDe Groene Keuze participant
De Groene Keuze participant
Boerderij Hermans Dijkstra
Midwolda
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De Groene Keuze participantCafe Kult
Groningen
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De Groene Keuze participant
Dokjard
Groningen
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De Groene Keuze participant
Euroborg Horeca
Groningen
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De Groene Keuze participant
Herberg Onder de Linden
Aduard
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De Groene Keuze participant
Herberg Restaurant Molenrij
Molenrij
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De Groene Keuze participantPernikkel
Groningen
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De Groene Keuze participantRestaurant De Basiliek
Appingedam
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Restaurant Voilà
Groningen
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De Groene Keuze participant
The Market Hotel
Groningen
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Stories from the region
Meet chefs and producers and explore their collaborations in the Groningen food chain.
6 stories
A taste of home: grain, bread and beer in the local food chain
Meet three Northern Dutch producers working together to make bread and beer with ingredients from the region.
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Pernikkel and Luuks Brood share a sustainable dream
For these Groningen entrepreneurs, sustainability shapes the way they work and think. Discover their shared approach.
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The Groningen potato: a familiar hero on the plate
Potato grower Menko van Zwol in Spijk and the team at The Market Hotel bring a local favorite from field to kitchen.
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De Waddenslager and Voilà en Feu: honest food beyond labels
Edwin and Petra Spa raise outdoor pigs in Uithuizermeeden. Discover their collaboration with Voilà en Feu.
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From soil to plate: a chef and a farmer build a sustainable food chain
Along the Wadden coast, Groningen farmers and chefs work together to bring local ingredients to the table.
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A different kind of star quality: a chef and a wild game butcher work towards a sustainable future
Meet people whose work is guided by respect for animals, nature and the future of our food.
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Making progress together
A more sustainable menu
Local sourcing connects producers and kitchens. Menu choices matter too. Six venues in Groningen worked with Greendish and the municipality to make their menus more sustainable.
More plant-based dishes and less waste produced measurable results within six months. Source: Greendish, 2024 programme.
- € 50.074
- saved together
- 7,154 kg
- less food waste
- 77,408 kg
- CO₂ emissions avoided
Made possible by
Foundation for Economic Cooperation Northern Netherlands
Province of Groningen
Municipality of Groningen
Ready to source locally? Start here.
A local menu starts with a good connection to your supplier. Arrange regional product deliveries through Bie de Boer or Boer & Chef, or agree orders directly with a producer.
Farmer & Chef
Regional products for professional kitchens, with combined sourcing and delivery. Ask about the range, delivery days and options for your business.
Visit Boer & Chef ↗Direct from the producer
Choose a farmer or maker from our directory. Discuss products, quantities and collection or delivery directly.
Find a supplier →Want to join De Groene Keuze? Tell us which regional products you use. Our team will help you take the next step. team@horecagroningen.nl
Join De Groene Keuze
Do you serve local ingredients and want to take part? Explore membership or contact our team about De Groene Keuze.
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