KOKS Gemert - Binnen & Buiten Genieten

What KOKS Gemert - Binnen & Buiten Genieten does

KOKS Gemert - Binnen & Buiten Genieten is a privately-held, multi-concept hospitality venue located on the banks of the river Aa in Gemert, North Brabant, Netherlands. The company operates a family restaurant (lunch, dinner, pancakes, and borrel), an intimate sharing-dish concept called De Eetbar (open Thursday through Saturday), and a portfolio of event spaces marketed as De Zalen — comprising De Grote Zaal (up to 260 guests), De Kleine Zaal (up to 120), De TIPI tent (up to 30), and De Achtertuin garden. Following a comprehensive renovation completed between 2020 and 2022, the venue added a 4-season terrace, indoor and outdoor children's playgrounds, and dedicated kids' facilities.

The business generates revenue across four streams: food and beverage sales through the restaurant and Eetbar; event and banquet hire across the multiple venue spaces; special event packages such as the KOKS Buitengewoon series; and gift cards (KOKS Kadokaart). Distribution is exclusively direct: reservations are taken via the website widget or phone, while event quotes are processed through the MICE Operations online tool. The venue serves a diversified mix of local families and individuals from Gemert, Boekel, Beek en Donk, and Erp, private event hosts (weddings, birthdays, reunions), corporate event buyers, cyclists and hikers using regional routes, and tourists visiting the Land van de Peel. Marketing is conducted via organic social (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, TripAdvisor, Google Reviews) and listings on Route.nl.

The technology base is standard hospitality operations with no proprietary platform. Notable commercial relationships include a core affiliation with Het EventHuis in Erp (which extends event capacity to 800 persons), promotional partnerships with regional operators Coxse Boerderij (group accommodations) and Let's Row (SUP), an integration with IKC Studio for the indoor children's play system, and ticketing via Ticketing.cm.com for the Buitengewoon series. The company employs 24 staff and operates from a single physical location with no disclosed ownership structure, external investors, or parent entity.

Name

KOKS Gemert - Binnen & Buiten Genieten

Legal name

KOKS Gemert

Website

https://koksgemert.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KOKS Gemert is a multi-concept hospitality venue in Gemert, North Brabant, Netherlands, operating a family restaurant, an intimate sharing-dish Eetbar, and multiple event halls serving local families, private event hosts, corporate clients, cyclists, and regional tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality / Restaurant Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (72232), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB), Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

Keywords

• Restaurant dining services
• Event venue hire
• Wedding venue
• Hospitality services
• Pancake restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Gemert

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food & Beverage Sales: The primary revenue stream comes from the restaurant's food and beverage sales, including lunch, dinner, pancakes (pannenkoeken), and drinks. The menu features a varied card with recognizable dishes in a modern style. De Eetbar offers sharing-style dishes and a 'Fijne Avond' arrangement.
2. Event & Banquet Hire: Revenue generated from renting out event spaces — De Grote Zaal (up to 260 persons), De Kleine Zaal (up to 120 persons), De TIPI (up to 30 persons), and De Achtertuin (outdoor garden) — for weddings, corporate events, parties, BBQs, and other private occasions. Quote requests are managed through an online MICE Operations tool.
3. Special Event Packages: Ticketed special events such as the 'KOKS Buitengewoon' carpaccio evening (€29.50 per person) and seasonal specials generate additional event-driven revenue.
4. Gift Cards (KOKS Kadokaart): The restaurant sells KOKS Kadokaart (gift cards) with a minimum value of €5, available for purchase in the restaurant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KOKS Gemert operates a multi-concept hospitality venue in Gemert, Netherlands, offering a full-service restaurant (Het Restaurant) serving lunch, dinner, pancakes, and drinks, alongside De Eetbar, an intimate sharing-dish concept open Thursday to Saturday. The venue also rents multiple event spaces — De Grote Zaal (up to 260 guests), De Kleine Zaal (up to 120 guests), De TIPI (up to 30 guests), and De Achtertuin garden — for weddings, corporate events, and private parties, complemented by BBQ arrangements and seasonal specials.

Product overview

KOKS Gemert - Binnen & Buiten Genieten is a hospitality venue offering a multi-concept portfolio centered around dining and events. The core offerings include: Het Restaurant (main dining with lunch, dinner, and pancakes), De Eetbar (intimate sharing-dish concept), and De Zalen (event venues). The venue spaces comprise De Grote Zaal (large hall, 200m2, up to 260 guests), De Kleine Zaal (small hall, 120m2, up to 120 guests), De TIPI (tipi tent, 30m2, up to 30 guests), and De Achtertuin (back garden). Additional services include KOKS Kids facilities, wedding services, corporate and private event packages, BBQ arrangements, seasonal specials, and the KOKS Buitengewoon special events series. The business operates from a riverside location in Gemert, North Brabant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• De Eetbar: A concept restaurant within KOKS offering sharing plates and an extensive drinks menu, open Thursday to Saturday.
• De Zalen

Products and services

• Het Restaurant The main restaurant at KOKS Gemert offering lunch, dinner, pancakes (pannenkoeken), and drinks with a varied menu of recognizable dishes in a modern style. Includes a 4-season terrace and garden overlooking the river Aa, and serves families, couples, and individuals from the Gemert region.
• De Eetbar Intimate dining concept within KOKS featuring sharing-style dishes including meat, fish, and vegetarian options, plus an extensive drinks menu. Open Thursday through Saturday on a reservation-only basis, with a 'Fijne Avond' four-course arrangement available.
• De Grote Zaal Large event hall with 200m2 of space, accommodating up to 100 persons in seating arrangement or 260 persons in reception setup. Suitable for weddings, parties, corporate meetings, and large celebrations.
• De Kleine Zaal Intimate event space of 120m2 accommodating up to 60 persons in seating or 120 in reception setup, with its own bar and flexible layout options suitable for smaller gatherings, birthdays, and private parties.
• De TIPI Tipi tent venue of 30m2 accommodating up to 30 persons, featuring BBQ possibilities, bar facilities, and an outdoor natural atmosphere for intimate celebrations.
• De Achtertuin Back garden venue suitable for outdoor events and ceremonies, offering complete flexibility in layout and setup as a complement to the indoor halls.
• Wedding Services (Trouwen bij KOKS) Complete wedding services including ceremony, dinner, and celebration held in the halls and back garden, with full coordination, catering, decoration, and entertainment support for weddings up to approximately 260 guests.
• Corporate and Private Event Hire (Zakelijke & Particuliere Events) Event hire services covering corporate meetings, team events, staff parties, workshops, product presentations, and private celebrations, BBQs, and gatherings with flexible space arrangements and customized catering.
• BBQ Arrangements Fully catered BBQ dining packages available in the TIPI or outdoor areas, providing complete barbecue experiences for groups, parties, and private celebrations.
• KOKS Buitengewoon Special Events Special outdoor dining event series featuring themed dining experiences such as the Carpaccio Edition held in the back garden, with unlimited carpaccio, fries, bread with dip, and a surprise dessert priced at €29.50 per person.
• KOKS Kids Facilities Family-oriented facilities including a dedicated kids menu, an indoor playroom with the IKC Studio interactive play system allowing up to four children to play simultaneously, and an outdoor playground with Robinia wood structures.
• KOKS Kadokaart (Gift Cards) KOKS-branded gift cards with a minimum value of €5, sold at the restaurant for redemption against dining and event experiences.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ticketing.cm.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 August 2025Ticket sales for the KOKS Buitengewoon Carpaccio Editie special event are processed through Ticketing.cm.com (sales.ticketing.cm.com). This is the ticketing platform used for the one-time special event.
• Let's RowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLet's Row is a supplier of inflatable SUP (stand-up paddle) equipment located in the Gemert area. KOKS, situated on the banks of the Aa river, recommends Let's Row as an activity option for visitors. This partnership positions KOKS as part of a broader outdoor recreation offering, attracting active tourists who can paddle and then dine at the restaurant.
• Coxse Boerderij (De Coxse Boerderij)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Coxse Boerderij is KOKS's neighboring property offering two group accommodations (Grande and Gezellig, for 10–100 persons) with extensive outdoor facilities including a 3,500m2 playfield, private dock, and 10,000m2 play forest. KOKS promotes Coxse Boerderij as a nearby accommodation option for visitors making a weekend of their trip to the Gemert area, creating a complementary hospitality ecosystem.
• Route.nlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKOKS is listed as a point of interest (POI) on Route.nl, a Dutch cycling and hiking route platform. This listing increases KOKS's visibility among cyclists and hikers exploring the Land van de Peel region, driving foot traffic from the active tourism segment.
• VVV Land van de PeelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe regional tourist board (VVV) for Gemert-Bakel and surrounding areas is promoted on KOKS's 'Omgeving' (surroundings) page. The VVV provides visitor information about the region and its attractions, helping to position KOKS as part of the regional tourism ecosystem.
• BoerenbondsmuseumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Boerenbondsmuseum, a regional heritage museum near the birthplace of co-operative movement founder Pater Van den Elsen, is featured on KOKS's surroundings page. This positions KOKS as part of the cultural tourism circuit in Gemert.
• Het EventHuis (Erp)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHet EventHuis is a separate but affiliated event venue located in Erp, operated in conjunction with KOKS. It offers flexible indoor spaces for 50 to 800 persons and is marketed alongside KOKS's own venues on the De Zalen page. It broadens the group's event capacity for large-scale corporate and public events beyond what KOKS's own halls can accommodate.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Slot Zeist: Historic castle venue with restaurant, conferences, and weddings near Utrecht. Comparable to KOKS in its multi-purpose rural hospitality positioning with strong event and private-dining play.
• Kasteel De Hooge Vuursche: Dutch castle estate offering a restaurant, event halls and wedding venue in a rural setting. Most directly comparable to KOKS in its multi-concept 'dining + events' positioning in a scenic location.
• Hotel & Restaurant De Echoput: Forest-edge hotel-restaurant near Apeldoorn with fine dining and event hosting. Comparable to KOKS in its rural Dutch setting, scenic location, and combined dining/events offering.
• De Fabrique: Large industrial-chic event venue in Utrecht with on-site catering and corporate/private event focus. Comparable to KOKS in combining event hire with full F&B service, though at a larger scale and more urban footprint.
• Landgoed Klarenbeek: Estate venue with restaurant and event halls (weddings, corporate). Comparable to KOKS in offering a full hospitality experience combining dining, family-friendly grounds, and event hire in a rural Dutch setting.

Regional players

• Coxse Boerderij: Neighboring group accommodation in Gemert with extensive outdoor facilities. Operates in the same local ecosystem that KOKS draws on, addressing similar guests (families, groups) but in accommodation rather than dining/events.
• Brasserie Zaltin (Land van de Peel vicinity): Regional North Brabant casual dining operator that competes with KOKS for the local lunch/dinner market. Comparable on the all-day casual dining positioning though without the dedicated event halls.

Emerging players

• Landgoed ISVW: Estate venue offering training, conferences, and dining in a leafy setting. Overlaps with KOKS in the corporate-events plus on-site dining niche, though with a stronger training/conference focus.
• De Basiliek: Church-turned-event venue in Veenendaal with on-site catering and dedicated dining offers. Comparable to KOKS in its event-led F&B model, though slightly more urban and with a single dominant use case.

Broad incumbents

• Vandersterre Groep (Dutch hospitality/event catering): Established Dutch hospitality group with catering, event and venue operations. Comparable to KOKS at the category level (event catering/venue hospitality) but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KoksGemert
• Instagraminstagram.com/koksgemert
• TikToktiktok.com/@koks.gemert?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/koksgemert

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