De Sering
Since 2019, De Sering has believed that real change starts with community.
It began as a small neighbourhood kitchen in East Amsterdam, born out of a group of Extinction Rebellion activists. Within five months, it grew into a real meeting place serving 350 meals a week.
In a time of deep loneliness and isolation, we bring people back together the simplest way we know how: around a table, over a warm plate of food. Iedereen is welkom.
Today, up to 300 donation-based vegan meals a day come out of the kitchen. Pay what you can, so no one is priced out of a good meal or good company.
By night, the space is a stage for events, workshops and culture. By day, a place to share coffee, bread and ideas.
Food is just the start. What we're really cooking is solidarity.
Volunteer roles
First shift (introduction)
Tue & Fri 17:30–20:30 · Sun from 10:00Your first time at De Sering. Get a tour, ask questions and pitch in. Tuesday or Friday evening, or Sunday daytime.
Evening service
Sering West, 18:00–20:30Serve food and drinks during community kitchen night: serving, bar, hosting guests, kitchen or dish pit.
Prep cook
Sundays, daytimeChop veg, cook soups and help prepare the food before service. No experience needed.
Chef
Evening shiftsLead the kitchen for the night: guide the cooks, check the food and keep things flowing. Free cooking course included.
Coordinator
Evening shiftsRun the volunteer side of a Sering night: welcome new volunteers and support the team. Free coordinator course included.
Tech Circle
FlexibleGot tech skills? Help build and maintain the self-hosted tools and scheduling app.
Maintenance Circle
WeeklyWeekly "Repair Café," fixing and improving the physical space. See the wiki for more.
Events Circle
FlexibleOrganises community events at De Sering, no kitchen skills needed. See the wiki for more.
Other ways to support
Support with a donation
AnytimeHelp keep the meals affordable and the doors open to everyone.
Reserve a table at TestTafel
Wed–Sat eveningsBook a multi-course experimental vegan dinner. Every reservation helps fund the community kitchen.
Come for a meal
Mon–Sat dinnersJust show up. A warm vegan meal, pay what you can. Groups of 8 or fewer, no booking needed.
Catering for an event
Allow 5 business daysA hearty two-course vegan meal for your birthday, party, conference or wedding. Minimum 50 meals.
Catering for a protest
Budget-friendlyThousands of meals on a small budget. De Sering's roots are in feeding the movement.
TestTafel fine-dining catering
By arrangementCanapés, buffets and tasting menus from De Sering's experimental kitchen. Perfect for weddings and special gatherings.
Host your event at De Sering
By arrangementBirthdays, workshops, lectures, fundraisers, markets. Book the space for up to 300 guests, free or low-cost for community initiatives.
Group dinner reservation
Book 2+ weeks aheadGroups over 8 can book ahead at the community kitchen, or 10–36 guests at TestTafel's Haeckel Room.
Pop-up dinner in the kitchen
By arrangementChefs and passionate home cooks can use the professional kitchen for a pop-up. 34 seats, up to 3 chefs.