Planning a team dinner in Amsterdam involves more than choosing a restaurant. One colleague may arrive straight from a meeting, another may join later, and dietary requests need attention. Settling the main details beforehand leaves more room for conversation at the table. Use this guide to prepare a seated team dinner at De Bazel, Vijzelstraat 30.
Decide what the evening is for
A dinner celebrating a finished project differs from welcoming new colleagues or hosting international business guests. Decide whether everyone should be welcomed together, whether someone will give a short speech and whether the whole party needs to leave at the same time.
Include the desired date, arrival time and finishing time in your enquiry. Ask which schedule suits the proposed menu. Do not place a presentation between courses without discussing it: a dinner reservation does not automatically include presentation facilities or a separate meeting room.
Choose individual orders or a group menu
For a small party, start with the current dinner menu. For ten or more guests, a group enquiry is a clearer route. State your guest count and preferred dining format so the team can prepare a proposal for your organiser to review.
De Bazel can arrange seated dinners for up to 130 guests, depending on the agreed layout and availability. That overall limit does not mean every group fits into one enclosed private room. If mingling is the priority, compare a walking dinner with a seated format first.
Collect dietary requests before confirming the menu
Gather vegetarian preferences, allergies and other dietary requirements before the menu is confirmed. A useful breakdown is more informative than saying that there will be 'a few vegetarians'. Collect only the personal information needed to explain the requirements.
Ask one organiser to consolidate changes rather than having every attendee send separate messages. Discuss alternatives and have them confirmed. A suggested alternative is not automatically suitable for every allergy, so check individual allergy requirements directly with the restaurant.
Be specific about drinks and confirmation
Food, a welcome drink and a drinks package are separate choices. Decide whether you want a selected package or another drinks agreement. A cava reception does not mean unlimited drinks throughout the evening. Check what the proposal includes per guest and for how long.
Before accepting, review the date, guest count, menu, dietary arrangements, drinks and any room-use requests. Separate or exclusive use is only an option when available for your date and explicitly confirmed. Sending an enquiry is not the same as having a confirmed team dinner.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can attend a seated team dinner?
Use the group enquiry for ten or more guests. Seated dinners can accommodate up to 130, subject to the confirmed layout and availability.
Is a separate room included as standard?
No. Include your preferences in the enquiry. Separate or exclusive use depends on the date, layout, availability and explicit confirmation.
Plan your visit to De Bazel
Vijzelstraat 30, 1017 HL Amsterdam
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