De Jongens Van hosts company parties, weddings and private events for up to 250 guests at Havenplein 7 in Spijkenisse, south of Rotterdam. The venue has three spaces over two floors, an in-house chef and a personal event manager for each event. It started in 2016 as a monthly social evening and grew into its own location.
Seminars and company events
The venue sells staff parties, Christmas drinks and anniversaries as one package: one location, an in-house chef and everything arranged. It also lists meetings and a corporate event as a request type on its form. It is a party-oriented venue, so it suits receptions, celebrations and team evenings rather than daytime seminars. The first floor is the largest space for a company party, and the ground floor adds a stage and a DJ booth. A cocktail service with professional bartenders can also work at an event, and the venue comes to you for cocktail evenings away from the site.
Weddings and receptions
De Jongens Van has been a recognized wedding location for the municipality of Nissewaard since March 2020. The wedding formula is built on the building layout: dinner is served on the first floor while evening guests are received downstairs. The catering is prepared by chef Martijn de Korte, and a DJ or a live band is possible. The venue also offers full decoration, from set tables to styling in the couple's colors, if you prefer to hand everything over. Guests can park at the Theater Parkeergarage, Gorsstraat 22.
Rooms and capacities
There are three spaces. The ground floor covers 75 square meters, with a stage, a DJ booth and two bars, and takes up to 200 guests. The first floor is the largest space at 250 square meters, with a fixed bar, and takes up to 250 guests. De Vide covers 35 square meters, overlooks the ground floor and works as a lounge for up to 50 guests. The venue states that the three spaces are fully equipped for any type of event.
Catering
The chef prepares the food for weddings and company parties on site. Ask for menu options and drinks formulas when you request a quote.
History and setting
The venue grew out of the Barra Borrel, a monthly Friday evening for people over 25 from the region that began in 2016. It became large enough that the team opened its own location, now at Havenplein 7. The venue also runs themed evenings, such as salsa nights.
Getting there
The venue is at Havenplein 7, 3201 BK Spijkenisse. Parking is at the Theater Parkeergarage, Gorsstraat 22. A guided tour can be booked through the website, and the team asks for a planning meeting two weeks before the event.
