De Groene Keuze

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 Stichting Economische Samenwerking Noord-Nederland, 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

Samen werken aan De Groene Keuze

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

Stichting Economische Samenwerking Noord-Nederland

Stichting Economische Samenwerking Noord-Nederland

Provincie Groningen

Provincie Groningen

Gemeente Groningen

Gemeente 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.

Bie de Boer

Groningen farmers and makers in one order. Explore the range and check your postcode. Agree business orders and delivery in advance.

Visit Bie de Boer ↗

Boer & 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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