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Chef's Christmas Special at Van der Valk Hotel Gorinchem

Are you looking for a special way to celebrate Christmas? With the Chef’s Christmas Special, Van der Valk Hotel Gorinchem offers a unique culinary experience for groups. Let yourself and your company be surprised by a tasteful Christmas evening with refined dishes, a hospitable ambiance, and perfect service.

Culinary Christmas feast

Our Chef’s Christmas Special is a carefully curated 7-course menu. You will be warmly welcomed with a welcome drink and amuse-bouche, followed by a culinary journey through seven beautiful dishes. During the dinner, we offer a drinks package with domestic distilled beverages, so you can enjoy worry-free.

  • 7-course dinner based on a pre-selected menu

  • Welcome drink and amuse-bouche upon arrival

  • Domestic distilled drinks package

  • Duration of 3 hours

  • Bookable from 6th to 23rd December 2025.

Menu of choices

Choose at least 7 dishes:

  1. Mini carpaccio with truffle mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and croutons

  2. Oysters kamikaze with ginger, spring onion, red pepper, soy sauce, and kaffir lime.

  3. Marinated salmon with red beet, gin, orange, and pearl couscous

  4. Tuna tataki with mango, wasabi mayonnaise, and cucumber

  5. Veal with creamy tuna sauce

  6. Tomato soup with green herb oil

  7. Shrimp cocktail with apple and whiskey sauce

  8. Mini burger with tomato salsa

  9. Mini sandwich with crispy chicken, mango, and sriracha

  10. Salmon fillet with gremolata and Hollandaise sauce

  11. Potato twister with Cajun mayonnaise and spring onion.

  12. Satay chicken with gado gado and fried rice

  13. Steamed bun with Peking duck and hoisin sauce

  14. Flank steak with chimichurri and pont neuf potatoes

  15. Chef's dessert

Extra Christmas dishes for the month of December:

  1. Brioche steak tartare with piccalilly cream

  2. Flemish shrimp croquette with remoulade sauce

  3. Spicy pumpkin soup with crayfish and bean sprouts

  4. Deer with cranberry and game sauce

  5. Mini omelette Siberian

Group size

The Chef's Christmas Special is perfect for groups of 15 people or more, with a maximum of 200 people. You are expected in our cozy sports bar, pleasant break-out room, or one of our halls, depending on the size of your group.

Benefits of Van der Valk Hotel Gorinchem

  • Central location on A15 and A27

  • Free parking on-site

  • Option to combine with a hotel stay

  • Easily accessible from regions such as Sleeuwijk, Arkel, and Hardinxveld

Price

For the price of €82.50 per person, you can enjoy a 3-hour culinary journey, including a drinks package with domestic distilled beverages.

You can exclusively use our cozy sports bar or the comfortable break-out room for an additional fee of €350.

Reserve our Chef's Special

Don't wait too long, the holidays are popular! Reserve your Chef’s Christmas Special in Gorinchem today and make your Christmas gathering an unforgettable moment. You can book your holiday package between 6th and 23rd December 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Van der Valk Hotel Gorinchem easily accessible by car?

Yes, Van der Valk Hotel Gorinchem is located directly on the A15 and is easily accessible by car. Thanks to its central location in the Netherlands, the hotel is an ideal venue for a festive gathering, even for guests coming from further away.

Can I park for free?

Yes, as a guest you can park for free in the spacious parking lot at the hotel. There are also charging stations available for electric cars.