Italian Buffet
Immerse yourself in the warmth and hospitality of Italy during this extensive Live Cooking Buffet. Savor traditional dishes freshly prepared before your eyes—from pastas and pizzas to refined meat and seafood specialties. A true celebration for lovers of authentic Italian cuisine!
An evening of Italian flair, craftsmanship, and taste sensations
Buon appetito! At the Italian Live Cooking Buffet, we’ll take you on a culinary journey through the flavors of la bella Italia. Think fragrant focaccia, creamy pastas, perfectly baked pizzas, and classic dolci—prepared with love and presented live by our chefs.
Enjoy an evening full of Italian conviviality, craftsmanship, and flavor explosions in our atmospheric buffet restaurant. Book your table now and discover la dolce vita in Sassenheim!
When and where is the Italian buffet?
- Saturday 6 September 2025 | Start: 17:30
- Saturday 20 September 2025 | Start: 17:30
Location: Live Cooking Buffet Restaurant, Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim – Leiden
What can you expect from this Italian buffet?
🥖 Antipasti & Starters: Begin your evening with freshly baked ciabatta, bruschetta with tomato and basil, or indulge in a colorful antipasti buffet full of Italian cold cuts, grilled vegetables, tapenades, and cheeses. Classic starters like carpaccio, vitello tonnato, and caprese complete the experience.
🍽️ Primi & Secondi Piatti – Live Cooking: Choose your favorite pasta and sauce at the live cooking station—from bolognese and truffle-cream sauce to a spicy arrabbiata. Or customize a fresh stone-baked pizza to your liking. Our chefs also prepare flavorful meat and fish dishes, such as saltimbocca of veal, gamba al aglio, and salmon fillet with lemon-butter sauce.
Delight in authentic oven dishes such as lasagna and melanzane alla parmigiana, accompanied by sides like risotto, roast potatoes with rosemary, and grilled Mediterranean vegetables.
🍰 Dolci – Italian Desserts: End the evening with a table laden with Italian sweets: from classic tiramisu and panna cotta to cannoli, limoncello bavarois, and fresh fruit. At the gelato bar, select your favorite flavors and toppings—from Amarena cherries to crumbly biscuits.
🌿 Dietary requirements or gluten-free? Guests with dietary needs are more than welcome. From gluten-free pasta to tailored sauces and salads—our team is ready to ensure a worry-free culinary experience.
What are the costs?
- Adults: € 54,50 p.p.
- Youth (13-17 years): € 48,50 p.p.
- Children (3-12 years): € 27,50 p.p.
Prices include house wine, draft beer, water, soft drinks, and coffee/tea. A maximum of 6 alcoholic drinks per person.
How to reserve?
To avoid disappointment, we recommend reserving your table for the Italian buffet in advance.
Please note the following:
- For the Italian Live Cooking Buffet, you may reserve a table between 17:30 and 18:00. The buffet runs until approximately 20:30. We cannot accept table reservations after 18:00.
- We regret that we cannot accommodate seating preference requests (layout or table location). We always reserve a comfortable table suitable for your party size.
- For groups larger than 10 people, we cannot always guarantee one long table.
- We ask you to pay a deposit when booking. The remaining amount should be paid on the day at the restaurant.
- Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to