Planning a barbecue in Amsterdam, but no idea where to score the right meat? Don’t worry because after reading the overview below, your search will be a piece of cake.
13 X the Best Meat for a Barbecue in Amsterdam
What could be more fun than an extensive park session with a barbecue in Amsterdam? Before you start, check where barbecuing is allowed. Once you’re settled, moving is not fun. Of course, your garden, balcony, or rooftop terrace is a safe option. Complete it with quality meat from the best butchers and poulterers. The addresses below have it all.
No barbecue, but still love quality meat? Then, check out our list of the best butchers in Amsterdam.
Rico’s
Rico’s new store in Amsterdam South has the best that Italy has to offer: from good coffee to wine, pasta, olive oil, and frozen meat directly from the Southern European country. If you think that’s not fresh or of high quality, you’re wrong. The meat at Rico’s is different from what you find at the supermarket. It is frozen immediately after slaughter using a shock freezing technique, which retains its freshness and flavour.
Beethovenstraat 54, Amsterdam, ricosfood.nl
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Slagerij Van Dam
Slagerij Van Dam is perhaps one of the most famous butchers in Amsterdam and the surrounding area. The company, with a rich family history, has been around for generations. It is renowned for its fresh salads and homemade sausages—perfect for the barbecue!
Johannes Verhulststraat 106, Amsterdam, cornelisschuytstraat.com/slagerij-van-dam

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‘T Hakblok
‘T Hakblok has a good reputation. They only work with the best meat suppliers in the country. They have delicious meat and meat products, richly filled sandwiches, and an extensive barbecue selection.
Gelderlandplein 39, Amsterdam, instagram.com/hakblok_slagerij_traiteur
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Louman
Here, you go for the best smoked ossenworst in the city. They also have a wide range of barbecue meat. There are more nice speciality shops in the same street for good take-aways. Be prepared to stand in line for a bit, but it’s worth the wait!
Goudsbloemstraat 76, Amsterdam, louman-jordaan.nl

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Natuurvlees Slagerij West
Natuurvlees Slagerij West has been a well-known name in De Baarsjes, Amsterdam West, for over 60 years (!). In addition to artisanal meat, they have a wide range of homemade products, such as sausage and mince.
Jan Evertsenstraat 134, Amsterdam
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Slagerij Liya
Liya Supermarket is an institution in Amsterdam. But in the exact location on Sierplein, you will also find Slagerij Liya at the back of the supermarket. They offer a wide range of fresh meat, and you can easily assemble an extensive barbecue package there.
Sierplein 33, Amsterdam, liyasupermarkt.nl
The Cow Project
Besides good meat, they also have delicious things to take away, such as sandwiches and tapas – ideal for completing your barbecue. In addition to the beef, the roasted chicken is also delicious (and you only need to heat it up).
Hoofddorpweg 27, Amsterdam, thecowproject.amsterdam
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Hergo
Hergo is the OG of meat products in Amsterdam. With various branches, there’s a good chance you’ve been there for a sandwich or a good piece of meat. Their wide range is perfect for the barbecue.
Buitenveldertselaan 166, Beethovenstraat 49 & Maasstraat 53, Amsterdam, hergo.nl

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Slagerij Peter en Zoon
This butcher specialises in free-range meat and only works with small-scale suppliers from the Netherlands. This way, you can be sure to enjoy your barbecue in Amsterdam without worries.
Van Woustraat 136, Amsterdam, slagerijpeterenzoon.nl
Ecti Goreme
For over 23 years, Ecti Goreme has been located on the Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan in the West. And that’s not for nothing: their range and quality never disappoint. They specialise in meat and chicken; you can pre-order barbecue packages by calling. Walk-ins are also always welcome.
Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan 131, Amsterdam, etcigoreme.nl
Slagerij Siem van der Gragt
This is the only organic butcher in Amsterdam. They only work with meat from farmers they know well. The Filet American is worth going here for, but it’s also the right place for your barbecue needs.
Elandsgracht 116AI, Amsterdam, siemvandergragt.nl

Siem van der Gragt, Amsterdam © Facebook
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Anatolia
If you’re organising a last-minute barbecue, make sure to head to Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan. This street is jokingly called ‘little Istanbul’; for good reason, you’ll find a wide range of butchers and greengrocers there. Anatolia has the best and most extensive range of barbecue meat.
Burgemeester de Vlugtlaan 57, Amsterdam, slagerijanatolia.nl
Boerderij Ons Verlangen
Outside Amsterdam, you can buy meat directly from the farmer at the farm shop. It doesn’t get any fresher than this.
Broekergouw 8B, Amsterdam, zorgboerderijonsverlangen.nl
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