Spanish buffet
Step into the sunny atmosphere of Spain during our exclusive Spanish Live Cooking Buffet – “Tapas & Pintxos Fiesta” at Hotel Van der Valk Sassenheim – Leiden.
A culinary journey through the flavors of Spain
Indulge in the rich tastes, colors, and aromas of Spanish cuisine. From savory tapas and fresh pintxos to fragrant paellas and classic desserts, every dish brings the relaxed Mediterranean vibe to life. Enjoy the lively atmosphere while our chefs cook live and prepare authentic Spanish dishes, just as you would find them in Andalusia, Valencia, or San Sebastián.
When and where is the Spanish buffet?
- Saturday, 13 June 2026 | Start: 5:30 PM
Venue: Live Cooking Buffetrestaurant, Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim - Leiden
What to expect from the Spanish buffet:
🧊 Cold tapas & pintxos: Start your evening with a colorful selection of tapas and pintxos, from classic jamón serrano with tomato to goat cheese with honey and walnuts. Enjoy fresh gazpacho shots, potato salad ensaladilla rusa, tortilla española, and a grand plateau de fruits de mer. A variety of fresh bread with aioli and olive oil completes the selection.
🔥 Live Cooking & main courses: At the live cooking station, our chefs prepare hearty Spanish main dishes while you watch, including grilled shrimp, garlic chicken, spiced pork skewers, and fried calamari. Fragrant paellas, filled with chicken, seafood, or vegetables, and flavorful raciones like octopus and chorizo are served directly for a warm, authentic experience.
🥘 Paella & raciones: Savor the rich flavors of Spain with our paellas, available in mixed, seafood, or vegetarian options, accompanied by small sharing dishes such as octopus, chorizo, and fried eggplant with honey.
🥗 Salads and side dishes: Fresh salads, grilled vegetables, and a selection of bread provide a light, flavorful complement to the buffet.
🍰 Desserts: Finish your evening with classic Spanish sweets: crema catalana, churros, tarta de Santiago, and fresh fruit with lemon and mint.
🌿 Dietary needs? Our buffet offers a variety of vegetarian options. Please ask our staff about other dietary requirements – we are happy to help.
Prices:
- 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, draught beer, water, soft drinks, and coffee/tea (max. 6 alcoholic drinks per person).
How to reserve
To avoid disappointment, we recommend reserving your table in advance.
Please note:
- We do our best to keep the buffet well stocked; however, some specialties (such as premium dishes) are available in limited quantities.
- You can reserve a table for the buffet between 17:30 and 18:00. The buffet is open until approx. 20:30. After 18:00, no new tables will be accepted.
- We cannot guarantee table size or location preferences, but we’ll always provide a pleasant table suited to your party size.
- For groups larger than 10 people, it may not always be possible to offer 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
Live Cooking Buffet Package
Combine your Live Cooking buffet with a luxurious hotel stay at Van der Valk Hotel Sassenheim - Leiden and book the Live Cooking Buffet Package! Includes an overnight stay in one of our spacious Comfort or Deluxe hotel rooms, an extensive breakfast buffet, and the Live Cooking buffet on the evening of arrival.