Planning a group meal in Amsterdam but unsure whether guests should sit together or move around during the evening? A seated dinner and a walking dinner at De Bazel, Vijzelstraat 30, are different formats, with their own menus and guest limits. Choose according to how you want guests to spend the event, not just the size of the group.
Seated dinner: a place at the table and shared courses
A seated dinner suits occasions where the meal is the main shared programme. Guests have a place at a table and eat in courses. De Bazel can arrange seated dinners for up to 130 people, with layout and availability subject to confirmation.
This makes table conversation straightforward, although guests will mainly talk to the people sitting nearby. If you want colleagues from different departments to meet, consider the seating plan beforehand. Discuss speeches and other programme elements with the team so they fit the meal schedule.
Walking dinner: small dishes for 60–150 guests
De Bazel's walking dinner is available for 60–150 guests, with a separate menu priced at €60 per person. Small plates and bowls are designed to be eaten while standing. Guests have an average of seven dishes each. It is a meal format, not simply a drinks reception with a few snacks.
Moving around allows guests to join different conversations. However, an entirely standing event may not suit everyone. Mention seating or accessibility requirements in advance and discuss what can be arranged within your preferred layout. Booking a walking dinner does not automatically provide every facility your group might need.
Compare the full proposal, not just the menu price
A food price does not describe the cost of the whole evening. Consider welcome drinks, drinks arrangements, guest count and duration as well. Drinks are a separate choice alongside the walking-dinner menu. A cava reception and an open bar are different items.
The open bar can be requested for two to six hours. It costs €30 per person for two hours, with €10 per person for each additional hour. Check the proposal for what the chosen arrangement includes. Do not assume that moving dinner to a later time automatically changes the drinks period.
What should your group enquiry include?
Provide the date, expected guest count, preferred start and end times and whether you want seated dining or a walking dinner. Include dietary requirements and your food-and-drinks budget. The format matters particularly at the upper end of the capacity range: 150 guests does not mean a seated dinner is offered for 150.
List any separate or exclusive room-use requests explicitly. These depend on the date, availability, layout and confirmation. Then compare the proposal with your event programme. You can make a decision based on the actual arrangement instead of assuming that a general room description guarantees a private space.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum group size for walking dinner?
De Bazel's standard walking-dinner enquiry is for 60–150 guests. It has its own menu rather than using the seated dinner menus.
Are drinks included in the walking-dinner menu?
The walking-dinner food menu costs €60 per person. Drinks packages and welcome choices are added separately to the proposal.
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