Rollende Keukens ★ 4.6
Rollende Keukens turns Amsterdam's Westerpark into a food-truck park each May, 110-plus mobile kitchens, Ascension-week opening, free entry, beer and wine on site.
Focus: Food trucks, international street food
Food festivals in Amsterdam worth planning a trip around, by month.
Festivals through the year
Bite of Amsterdam ★ 4.3
Bite of Amsterdam at Amstelpark each June brings the city's leading kitchens to one ticketed festival, signature plates priced as samplers, masterclasses on the side.
Focus: Top restaurants serving plates from the city's leading kitchens
TAPT Beer Festival Amsterdam Oost ★ 4.2
TAPT in Amsterdam's Flevopark is the Amsterdam Oost stop on the annual TAPT craft-beer tour, 60-plus brewers across two days, food trucks alongside, ticketed entry.
Focus: Craft beer with international food trucks
Amsterdamse Terrassen Festival ★ 4.1
Amsterdamse Terrassen Festival in Rembrandtpark each July gathers the city's terrace restaurants over four ticketed days, plates and pours from rooms across town.
Focus: Terrace food and drink from city restaurants
Pllek Summer Open-Air ★ 4.3
Pllek at NDSM in Amsterdam-Noord runs a summer-long weekend programme of beach-bar dinners, vegetarian-leaning open-fire menus and live music on the IJ.
Focus: Beach bar, open-fire cooking, vegetarian focus
PINT Bockbierfestival ★ 4.4
PINT Bockbierfestival in October takes over De Hallen Studios in Amsterdam, 40-plus Dutch craft brewers pouring bock beer across three ticketed sessions.
Focus: Dutch craft bock beer, 40-plus brewers
Food Festivals in Amsterdam, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Amsterdam?
Peak food season in Amsterdam is year-round.
What time do people eat in Amsterdam?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Amsterdam?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Amsterdam?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Amsterdam rewards trust.