Horecabeurs Noord Nederland celebrates atmospheric anniversary edition

Workshops, trade competitions, and the finest, newest products and services in the hospitality sector: with the theme ‘The Power of Craftsmanship’, the Horecabeurs Noord Nederland attracted approximately 2,000 visitors to the Martinikerk in Groningen on October 3, 2016.

Met 60 stands en het nieuwe Lijfering Bierplaza was de lustrumeditie van de beurs nóg groter en veelzijdiger dan voorgaande jaren. Zo konden aanwezigen proeven van Brûswyn (Friese sjampagne) van Wijngaard de Frysling en de heerlijke happerijen van de Culinaire Vakschool. Bij MW Bedrijfskleding en Happy@Work kon men inspiratie opdoen over bedrijfskleding in de horeca en ook waren de lederen schorten van Van Oosterum Leder zeer in trek bij zowel bezoekers als medewerkers. Bijzondere toevoeging was het grootse kunstwerk ‘View from the grave’ van Olga Wiese, waarmee een schilderij tot een ware beleving werd verheven.

At the well-attended Cocktail Plaza & Spirits, there were presentations and entertaining stories from the Smaakmakers of Hooghoudt, including Laurens Speek, Lennart Deddens, and Peter Torenbosch. Ulas Tarakci gave educational demonstrations on creating trendy latte art, and tensions ran high during the infamous Klaar Af Kook competition.
The annual professional competitions drew a large crowd, and rightly so, as the standard of the competitions was high. The Northern Netherlands can be proud of the craft of our chefs, baristas, and beer tapsters:

WINNERS Ready Set Cook 2016 / 2017

1. Michaël Meijer – Paviljoen Sterrebos – Groningen – title: Best Chef of the Northern Netherlands 2016 / 2017
2. René Bruins – Mr. Mofongo – Groningen
3. Pepijn Tjio – Steakhouse Zusje van Andre Dokter – Groningen

© Fotograafniels.nl - Ready Set Cook - From L to R Pepijn, Rene, Michael
© Fotograafniels.nl – Ready Set Cook – From L to R Pepijn, Rene, Michael
© Fotograafniels.nl - Ready Set Cook - dish
© Fotograafniels.nl – Ready Set Cook – dish
WINNERS Northern Netherlands Taster Competition 2016

According to the protocol of Stichting Tapwedstrijden.nl, one participant per company is allowed to advance to the final.

1. Erwin Stokmans – Beachclub Lemmer – 05:42 – 174
2. Renate Feenstra – Het Wapen van Ens – 05:12 – 173
3. Dennis Goossens – Het Wapen van Ens – 05:19 – 168
4. Rein Arjan Zijlstra – Beachclub Lemmer – 05:17 – 162
5. Marieke van Gaalen – At van Boven – 04:46 – 161
6. Joeri van de Vegte – café Mooi – 04:40 – 158

© Fotograafniels.nl - Tap Competition Northern Netherlands - From L to R: Renate, Erwin Storm, Erwin Stokmans, Rein Arjan, Dennis Goossens
© Fotograafniels.nl – Tap Competition Northern Netherlands – From L to R: Renate, Erwin Storm, Erwin Stokmans, Rein Arjan, Dennis Goossens
Through to the Dutch National Beer Tapping Championship final in January 2017 at Horecava in Amsterdam:

1. Erwin Stokmans – Beachclub Lemmer – 05:42 – 174
2. Renate Feenstra – Het Wapen van Ens – 05:12 – 173
3. Marieke van Gaalen – At van Boven – 04:46 – 161
4. Joeri van de Vegte – café Mooi – 04:40 – 158

© Fotograafniels.nl - Erwin Stokmans - Beachclub Lemmer - Tapping Competition Northern Netherlands -1
© Fotograafniels.nl – Erwin Stokmans – Beachclub Lemmer – Tapping Competition Northern Netherlands -1
WINNERS North Netherlands Barista Championships (NNBK) 2016 / 2017

1. Suzanne Diepstra – The Concert Hall – Groningen – title: Best Barista of the Northern Netherlands 2016 / 2017
2. Gerard van Dijk – NOVO Konditorei – Groningen
3. Janne van Wieren – Doppio Espresso – Groningen

© Fotograafniels.nl - Northern Netherlands Barista Championships from left to right Janne, Gerard, Suzanne
© Fotograafniels.nl – Northern Netherlands Barista Championships from left to right: Janne, Gerard, Suzanne
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