At the table

The wedding dinner on board

Dinner is the still point of a wedding day on the water. Tables stand in the saloon or in the hold, the ship sails slowly on and outside it grows dark. Everything comes from the ship's own galley and is served by our own staff, so no outside caterer stands between you and the plate.

Wedding dinner in the ship's warm wood-panelled saloon
  • Dinner is cooked on board, in the ship's galley.
  • Choose a three- or four-course menu, sharing plates or a walking dinner.
  • Seated dinner works for 2 to 200 guests, depending on the ship.
  • Dietary requirements and allergies are recorded per guest in the run sheet.
  • Dinner is part of the complete €10,000 package.

Formats

Four ways to dine on board

Classic served menu

Three or four courses, plated per guest. The calmest format, with room for speeches between courses.

Sharing plates

Platters down the middle of the table for guests to serve each other. Informal and lively, ideal at long tables.

Walking dinner

Six to eight small dishes circulating on deck and in the saloon. Guests keep moving; nobody is stuck with one neighbour.

Late night bites

A warm bite after midnight during the party, so the dance floor lasts to the final quay.

The table

How the tables stand on board

In a saloon boat, long tables run the length of the ship, or separate tables seat eight to ten guests. On a sailing ship dinner is served in the heated hold, or in fine weather at long tables on the aft deck.

Linen, china, glassware and candlelight come with the ship. Flowers and styling are added in the palette you choose; the base is always restrained and classic.

  • Long tables or separate tables of eight to ten
  • Linen, china, glassware and candlelight included
  • Menu cards in your own wedding style
  • Wine pairing or open bar during dinner
Bride and groom at the beautifully set dinner table among their guests

Frequently asked

Dinner on board

Is the food really cooked on board?

Yes. Every ship has its own galley where the chef cooks and plates while you sail.

Can you cater for allergies and diets?

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergies are recorded per guest and prepared separately.

Can we taste the menu beforehand?

After booking we plan a tasting where you choose and adjust the courses.

How long does dinner take?

Allow two and a half to three hours for a served menu, including speeches. A walking dinner flows more freely.

Can we bring our own cake?

You can. The cake is kept chilled on board and cut and served at the moment you choose.

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WaterbruiloftVeemarkt 185, 1019 CH AmsterdamPhone: +31 20 624 76 35Email: info@amsterdam-boats.comChamber of Commerce: 34331505