Ketelhuis
Het Ketelhuis is an independent, single-location arthouse cinema and Restobar in Amsterdam's Westerpark district, programming curated international film screenings alongside themed series for families, LGBTQ+ audiences, Francophones, expats, and seniors, and monetising through tickets, food and beverage, and venue hire.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Ketelhuis does
Het Ketelhuis is an independent arthouse cinema and cultural venue operating a single physical location at Westergas, Pazzanistraat 4, in the Westerpark district of Amsterdam. The company is structured as Het Ketelhuis BV, a private limited company registered in the Netherlands (KVK 95808477). The venue comprises multiple screening rooms and an on-site Restobar (cafe, bar, and terrace) operating daily from 10:00 to 01:00. Core offerings consist of curated film screenings spanning contemporary international arthouse releases, festival selections, Dutch children's classics, and themed retrospectives (including a Jacques Tati 4K-restoration series). Special programming lines — Cinekid Klassiekers, Queer Filmzomer, Soirée Ciné (with Alliance Française Amsterdam), Roze Filmdagen Monthly Special, Psychoanalyse & Film, Hoe lees ik een film?, Film & Soep (with Stadsdorp Westerpark), Cinebaby, and Ketelhuis Expat — extend the base programming into audience-specific thematic series covering families, LGBTQ+ viewers, Francophone audiences, expats, seniors, and film-literacy enthusiasts. Ancillary services include educational programs for schools, children's birthday parties, and venue hire for corporate and private events. The technology stack is limited to a proprietary Dutch/English-language online ticketing platform (tickets.ketelhuis.nl), the main marketing website, and a weekly email newsletter; no proprietary film or distribution technology is disclosed.
The business operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market: tickets are sold exclusively through the cinema's own online webshop and at its PIN-only box office, with no third-party resellers or aggregators. Payment options include iDEAL, Mastercard, Visa, gift cards (Cadeaubon), the Nationale Bioscoopbon national cinema voucher, the Cineville annual cinema pass (free entry on presentation), and the CJP youth-culture pass. Ticket pricing is per-transaction and tiered: €13.50 standard adult, €9.00 child / student / CJP, €11.50 for Film & Soep screenings, €9.50–€10.00 for selected themed series. Revenue is generated across three streams: (1) film screenings and ticket sales (the largest stream), (2) food and beverage sales through the Restobar (where small snacks and drinks may be taken into screening rooms, but kitchen food is restricted to the cafe and terrace), and (3) venue hire for private and corporate events. Customer concentration is structurally low given the long-tail mix of individual consumer segments and the absence of any disclosed B2B or enterprise contracts.
Ketelhuis firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ketelhuis
- Legal name
- Het Ketelhuis BV
- Website
- https://ketelhuis.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Het Ketelhuis is an independent, single-location arthouse cinema and Restobar in Amsterdam's Westerpark district, programming curated international film screenings alongside themed series for families, LGBTQ+ audiences, Francophones, expats, and seniors, and monetising through tickets, food and beverage, and venue hire.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ketelhuis industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Arthouse Cinema
- NAICS
- Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131)
- SIC
- Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Programming, Booking & Repertory Exhibition Services (MPADAKAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Private Screenings & Venue Rentals (Corporate, Parties) (MPADAKAJ)
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Where Ketelhuis is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Amsterdam
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Ketelhuis business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Film screenings and ticket sales: Revenue is generated primarily through the sale of cinema tickets for regular screenings, special event films, and curated film series (e.g., Cinekid Klassiekers, Queer Filmzomer, Soirée Ciné). Tickets are sold online via the company's own ticketing platform and at the box office.
- Cafe and bar (Restobar): The cinema's on-site cafe and bar (Restobar) generates revenue from the sale of food, beverages, coffee, lunch, dinner, and drinks. Beverages and small snacks purchased at the venue may be taken into the screening rooms.
- Venue hire / private events: Het Ketelhuis offers its spaces for private hire, including birthday parties, corporate events, and community screenings, generating additional rental income.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Standard adult ticket |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Children's film ticket |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Student / CJP discount ticket |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Cineville pass holder |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Film & Soep community screening (with soup) |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | De Trut documentary screening |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Roze Filmdagen Monthly Special — RFD member |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
Ketelhuis product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Het Ketelhuis operates a single-location arthouse cinema at Westergas in Amsterdam, screening arthouse, auteur, international, and Dutch children's films across multiple screening rooms. The venue is complemented by an on-site Restobar serving coffee, lunch, dinner, and drinks, and offers a portfolio of curated themed programming series (Cinekid Klassiekers, Queer Filmzomer, Soirée Ciné, Roze Filmdagen Monthly Special, Ketelhuis Expat, Film & Soep, Psychoanalyse & Film) targeted at distinct audience segments. Revenue is generated from cinema tickets, food and beverage sales, venue rental, kids' birthday parties, and educational programming.
Product overview
Het Ketelhuis is an arthouse cinema and cultural venue located in the Westerpark district of Amsterdam. The core offering consists of film screenings across multiple halls, complemented by an on-site restobar. The venue curates a portfolio of special programming series — including Cinekid Klassiekers, Queer Filmzomer, Soirée Ciné, Roze Filmdagen Monthly Special, Psychoanalyse & Film, Hoe lees ik een film?, Kids, Film & Soep ism Stadsdorp Westerpark, and Ketelhuis Expat — which extend the base cinema offering into themed, audience-specific experiences. Supporting services include an online ticketing webshop, a weekly newsletter, educational programs, kids birthday parties, and venue rental. The venue is a single physical location with a digital commerce layer.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Film Screenings Cinema screenings of arthouse, international, and Dutch films at Het Ketelhuis venue in Amsterdam Westerpark. Regular programming includes new releases, classics, and special curated series. Tickets priced at €13.50 standard adult, €9.00 student/CJP, €9.00 children, €7.50 teens (ages 13-17), with Cineville pass holders admitted free of charge.
- Restobar On-site café and bar service open daily from 10:00, serving coffee, lunch, dinner, and drinks. Food prepared in the kitchen can be enjoyed in the café or on the terrace. Beverages and small snacks may be taken into the screening rooms.
- Cinekid Klassiekers Summer series screening classic Dutch children's films, curated by Cinekid, for family audiences during summer holidays and throughout the year.
- Queer Filmzomer Summer season of intimate coming-of-age films, absolute classics, and unconventional family dramas celebrating queer cinema, serving the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
- Soirée Ciné Monthly French film evenings presented in collaboration with Alliance Française Amsterdam, often with introduction and/or post-screening discussion, serving Amsterdam's Francophone community and French cinema enthusiasts.
- Ketelhuis Expat Wednesday evening screenings of European cinema with English subtitles, designed for international audiences in Amsterdam who do not read Dutch.
- Film & Soep ism Stadsdorp Westerpark Biweekly neighbourhood screening on Thursday mornings organised in collaboration with Stadsdorp Westerpark. Tickets include a cup of soup; €11.50 regular, €5 with Cineville or Stadspas Groene Stip.
- Verhuur (Venue Rental) Private venue rental for corporate events, premieres, or special occasions. Inquiries handled via [email protected].
- Kinderfeestjes (Kids Birthday Parties) Birthday party hosting for children at the cinema, available by prior arrangement, including dedicated kids-proof cafe amenities.
- Educatie (Education) Educational programs and school visits for students, available through the Praktische Info section.
Companies that use Ketelhuis
Customer profileSegments7 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Ketelhuis technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration7 records
Ketelhuis partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Alliance Française AmsterdamcoreHet Ketelhuis and Alliance Française Amsterdam co-present 'Soirée Ciné', a monthly French film night featuring contemporary French cinema. Showings typically include an introduction and/or post-screening discussion. The partnership serves Amsterdam's Francophone community and French cinema enthusiasts.
- Stadsdorp WesterparkcoreIn partnership with Stadsdorp Westerpark (a local neighbourhood community organisation), Het Ketelhuis organises fortnightly Thursday morning community screenings under the 'Film & Soep' banner. Each screening includes a film and a cup of soup at a discounted price (€11.50 standard; €5 for Cineville/Stadspas Groene Stip holders). The initiative aims to reduce social isolation among local seniors.
- CinekidcoreHet Ketelhuis partners with Cinekid to present 'Cinekid Klassiekers', a curated selection of Dutch children's film classics screened during summer holidays and throughout the year. The programme targets families with children and introduces young audiences to Dutch cinematic heritage.
- Roze FilmdagencoreHet Ketelhuis is a venue partner for the monthly Roze Filmdagen (Pink Film Days), screening LGBTQ+-themed films as part of the Roze Filmdagen Monthly Special. RFD members receive discounted tickets at €10.00.
- World Pride Amsterdam 2026minorTo mark World Pride Amsterdam (25 July – 8 August 2026), Het Ketelhuis is screening the documentary 'De Trut: 10 portretten' in honour of the 40th anniversary of De Trut, the legendary Amsterdam queer club.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ketelhuis competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kriterion: Long-running Amsterdam arthouse cinema with a student-cooperative heritage and curated international programming. Directly comparable specialist exhibition model with similar ticket-economics and Amsterdam audience overlap.
- Lab111: Amsterdam cinema-plus-restaurant cultural venue in Amsterdam-West. Directly comparable on the cinema + on-site F&B + curated cultural programming model.
- BFI Southbank: London repertory and festival cinema operated by the British Film Institute. Comparable as a curated, repertory-led cinema with themed series, retrospectives, and on-site F&B.
- Eye Filmmuseum: Amsterdam's primary arthouse and film museum cinema, screening curated international and repertory films across multiple screens. Closely comparable as a single-city arthouse exhibition venue with curated programming and a cafe/bar component.
- LantarenVenster: Rotterdam arthouse cinema and music venue with a restaurant. Directly comparable as a Dutch specialist cinema with curated international programming and integrated F&B.
- De Balie: Amsterdam cultural venue combining film screenings with debates, theatre and events. Comparable as a cultural programming hub that integrates curated film exhibition with F&B and community events.
- Curzon Cinemas: UK arthouse cinema chain with curated international programming, on-site F&B and venue hire. Comparable as a specialist exhibition group with cinema-plus-hospitality model and culturally curated programming.
- IFC Center: Independent arthouse cinema in New York with curated international, documentary and repertory programming. Comparable as a single-location specialist exhibitor competing for cinephile audiences.
- Filmhuis Den Haag: The Hague's municipal arthouse cinema programming curated international and Dutch films. Comparable as a non-profit-affiliated specialist exhibitor with similar repertory and themed series.
Others
- Cineville: Dutch cinema subscription pass accepted at Het Ketelhuis and 50+ other Dutch arthouse venues. Not a direct competitor; an enabling ecosystem partner that drives recurring demand to specialist cinemas like Het Ketelhuis.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ketelhuis social profiles
Digital presenceKetelhuis compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Ketelhuis financial estimates
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Ketelhuis leadership team
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Ketelhuis funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Ketelhuis M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Ketelhuis
What does Ketelhuis do?
Het Ketelhuis operates a single-location arthouse cinema at Westergas in Amsterdam, screening arthouse, auteur, international, and Dutch children's films across multiple screening rooms. The venue is complemented by an on-site Restobar serving coffee, lunch, dinner, and drinks, and offers a portfolio of curated themed programming series (Cinekid Klassiekers, Queer Filmzomer, Soirée Ciné, Roze Filmdagen Monthly Special, Ketelhuis Expat, Film & Soep, Psychoanalyse & Film) targeted at distinct audience segments. Revenue is generated from cinema tickets, food and beverage sales, venue rental, kids' birthday parties, and educational programming.
Is Ketelhuis a public or private company?
Ketelhuis is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Ketelhuis founded?
Ketelhuis was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Ketelhuis based?
Ketelhuis is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Ketelhuis make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Film screenings and ticket sales are the primary driver. The others are cafe and bar (Restobar) and venue hire / private events.
Who are Ketelhuis's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kriterion, Lab111, BFI Southbank, Eye Filmmuseum, LantarenVenster, De Balie, Curzon Cinemas, IFC Center and Filmhuis Den Haag. Cineville is listed as an others.
Does Ketelhuis have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ketelhuis.
What industry is Ketelhuis in?
Ketelhuis's product category is Arthouse Cinema. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPADAKAL, Programming, Booking & Repertory Exhibition Services, with a secondary code of MPADAKAJ, Private Screenings & Venue Rentals (Corporate, Parties). Its NAICS code is 512131 and its SIC code is 7830.