Meet the Buyer x Vermaat Leisure & Travel

Our Meet the Buyer sessions are designed to connect passionate food entrepreneurs with possible customers, buyers, and/or category managers. Monthly, we invite buyers from all different categories of the food scene, like; supermarkets, online retailers, hotel chains, wholesalers, restaurant owners, etc. These sessions offer exclusive sales opportunities, feedback, and/or professional connections, you won't get anywhere else. In this session, we welcome Vermaat Leisure & Travel!

About Vermaat Leisure & Travel:
Creating your world of taste. This is central to everything Vermaat Leisure & Vermaat Travel do, every day. And that means that their team of customization specialists give every hospitality and retail concept its own unique touch. From concept to realisation, from brand name to menu, and from service to ambiance. For businesses, hospitals, museums, airports, events and much more.

Their wishes/requirements:
– Coffee bar items
– Savory snack items
– Child-friendly products (suitable for a kids’ box or children’s menu)
– Vegetarian/vegan semi-finished products for meals and snacks.
– Innovative local beverages, hot and cold.
– Enhance the on-site experience with technology such as a bubble tea machine or smoothie machine.
– Delivery via Sligro, Chef Centraal, Instock, or direct delivery by the supplier.
– Ability to provide allergen declarations.
– Clear ordering process.

Attending from the team:
Stephanie Crul – Format & Assortment Manager, Leisure
Tom van Maanen – ExecutiveChef, Leisure

KR’s requirements:
– Be a member of the KR Community
– Arrive on time, with all materials prepared (tasting samples and presentation documents ready) and be ready to pitch
– As space is limited and time is precious, please understand that KR and the guest buyer will select the most relevant food companies to meet with during each session based on the buyer’s and company’s focus.
– You can also leave your product(s) with the buyer; KR will collect your feedback.
–If you’re unable to attend, please let us know at least 12 hours in advance. If you do not cancel in time, you will not be included in the next selection round for an upcoming session.

Open to non-members: 2 spots available
In addition to our 10 Kitchen Republic members, we’re offering 2 spots to non-members working on high-impact themes such as innovation and sustainability. Read the briefing above, and if you think you’re a good fit, apply using the button below.
Selected non-members pay a participation fee—€350for this session—and receive guidance from our Community Manager to prepare for the pitch. The amount varies by session.
– Max. 2 sessions per year per company.
– You only pay if you’re selected and get the chance to pitch.
– You’ll receive all details via email after applying, and feel free to contact community@kitchenrepublic.nl if you have any questions.

How does it work?
– We offer 10-minute time slots per company. This might sound short, but it’s definitely long enough to make a lasting impression.
– Applications for this MTB session close on September 14. If selected, we will contact you the week prior with details about your time slot.