175 VIP guests. One stage. Effortless precision.

Venue: Dutch National Opera & Ballet
City: Amsterdam
Event type: Corporate
Partners: Héman Verhuur, Koolhaas Concepts, AP Bloem

Hosting 175 VIP guests on the stage of The Dutch National Opera & Ballet requires more than a beautiful menu: it demands precise timing, technical coordination and operational control.

Every detail, from staging logistics to guest movement, was aligned to create an effortless experience for both client and attendees.

A unique cultural setting, delivered with the reliability expected from a high-level corporate event partner.

A Culinary Affair was responsible for

Rental sourcing and placement coordination with Héman Verhuur and Koolhaas Concepts
Event design
Reception with appetizers and welcome drinks
Full operational management (kitchen team, service staff, bar staff)
3-course vegetarian menu
Thoughtful styling and florals by AP Bloem

With Héman Verhuur, Koolhaas Concepts and AP Bloem.

Services used

Styling Food / drinks Corporate events

Atmosphere & detail

A Culinary Affair chef getting ready in the backstage kitchen at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet

Setting the tables on stage, with the Opera's red auditorium as a backdrop

Final check of the place settings and AP Bloem's florals at the round dinner tables

View from the auditorium: dressed tables among the stage sets at the Dutch National Opera & Ballet

Build-up on stage: gold chairs being placed for the 175-guest dinner

Champagne being poured during the reception with amuse-bouches and welcome drinks

Live piano during the dinner, in front of the Opera's red curtain