Restaurant Intens Regional products

Where our flavours begin

At Restaurant Intens, we believe that exceptional flavours start with pure ingredients. These come from our own herb garden and from trusted local suppliers, carefully selected with a focus on quality and provenance.

We don’t have to go far from home to find the best produce. The Veluwe, Salland and the IJssel Valley are home to wonderful suppliers with whom we love to work. Thanks to their business philosophy and the quality of their produce, these suppliers are also a perfect fit for Restaurant Intens. And what about our very own new herb garden?

Since Restaurant Intens opened in 2012, we have increasingly specialised in dishes that are not only delicious but also ethically sourced. Thanks to our conscious choices of ingredients and healthy cooking methods, flavours really come into their own and nutritional values complement one another.

The herb garden

Behind our kitchen lies a place where the story of many of our dishes begins: our very own herb garden.

Here, herbs and flowers grow that we use every day to refine our dishes. Locally grown, close to the kitchen and with the seasons as our guide.

Just before dinner, we head out into the garden in search of whatever is at its best that day. We taste, smell and select with care, so that every ingredient finds its own place on the plate.

In this way, we bring the garden straight into our kitchen and, ultimately, to our guests.

Our suppliers

Farm De Kolke
Farm De Kolke in Voorst is part of the Beekzicht estate, an area of about 400 hectares of land. The current residents have lived on the farm since 1987 and have been cultivating various types of potatoes, vegetables, and grains for many years. At Restaurant Intens, we use the barley and wheat from Farm De Kolke to brew our own Wellness Weizen, which is available exclusively with us. And you can taste it!
Brewery Chamaven
At Restaurant Intens, you can discover the specialty beers from Brewery Chamaven. This Zutphen-based brewery was founded by a group of friends with a shared love for beer. In 2017, their first beers entered the market, quickly followed by many successes. Each beer is made with the finest ingredients and brewed with care and attention to create a unique taste sensation! And what makes it extra special? In collaboration with Farm De Kolke, Brewery Chamaven has brewed our very own Wellness Weizen.
Beekeeping 't Haagje
Near the hotel, our guests will find our very own bee hotel, where we harvest our own honey in collaboration with Beekeeping ’t Haagje from Epe. This small-scale beekeeping business, led by beekeeper Wilfred, produces honey in both the Netherlands and Hungary. The bees are not only essential for the delicious honey, but they also play a crucial role in pollinating crops, allowing fruits to grow. Thanks to this collaboration, at Restaurant Intens you can taste the very best nature has to offer!
Farmfields
Farmfields from Wekerom is a typical Veluwe farm built at the end of the nineteenth century. The team has a true passion for meat and works every day to prepare the finest artisanal products. All their products carry the three-star Better Life label! Working with short supply chains is central to their philosophy, ensuring no unnecessary miles are made to deliver the meat to the customer. Through their own delivery service, Farmfields guarantees the highest quality with the lowest environmental impact.
Van Menno
Van Menno uses only organic ingredients, making the bread not only flavorful but also sustainable. At Restaurant Intens, we serve Van Menno’s artisanal sourdough bread — a fully organic bread baked with love and care in the traditional French style. A true taste sensation that perfectly aligns with our pursuit of pure and local products of the highest quality.
Farm Goudbeek
On the edge of Epe, surrounded by nature, Farm Goudbeek provides artisanal meat and creamy dairy. With love for animals and the environment, they produce quality products straight from their own land. This way, with us you can taste pure, familiar flavors from close by – fresh, local, and carefully selected.
Vleesch van Plante
Pure, honest, and without additives. Meat from authentic cattle breeds, raised with space, calm, and care. The calves stay with the cows – for as long as it feels right for both. No antibiotics, no artificial methods. Only local quality, lovingly raised. This way, you know exactly what you are eating.