Fresh chips in Almere Haven

Almere Haven feels different from the rest of the city. It is Almere's oldest district, with a small harbour, a dyke along the Gooimeer and a centre that is more like a village. Hospitality businesses there can come to us for fresh chips, cut from potatoes grown on our own land in Zeewolde.

The first residents, the first businesses

Almere Haven is where Almere began. The first residents moved here in the 1970s, and the centre with its small-scale streets and squares dates from that time. Some businesses have been there for a long time and have built up a loyal following.

In a setting like that it is all about trust. Customers know what they order and notice straight away if the chips differ from last week. Because we only cut our own potatoes, and use just two varieties all year, that difference stays small.

Terraces by the water

By the harbour and along the Gooimeer there are terraces that fill up on sunny days with walkers, cyclists and people from the water sports. A portion of chips with a drink or alongside a fish dish is standard there. It is precisely in a simple dish like chips that you can taste whether care has gone into it.

Many waterside businesses have a small kitchen. Vacuum-packed chips take up little space, stack neatly in the fridge and you only open what you need. Keep the packs chilled and open them just before frying. More tips are on the page about storing fresh chips.

From Zeewolde to the harbour

Almere Haven falls within our regular service area around Almere. On Tuesday and Friday mornings we cut in Zeewolde, then we drive the round to our customers ourselves. So you always deal with the same people, and a question or change is quickly passed on.

Do you have a special menu, for instance with skin-on chips or a chunkier cut? Then you can also take whole potatoes, washed and with the skin on, and cut them in your own kitchen. Call or message Joost on 06 23055742 or Thijs on 06 23972300 to go through the options.

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