Made By Her Festival

Celebrating Women in Food

Taste the world. Meet the women behind the food.

Made By Her is a vibrant community food festival celebrating women-led food businesses in the Netherlands. The festival brings together diverse culinary traditions, inspiring entrepreneurs, and a community of food lovers for a day of discovery, conversation, and celebration.

Join us at Contact Amsterdam for a unique experience where you can taste incredible food from around the world, meet the founders behind the brands, and learn from women building inspiring food businesses.

📍 Location: Contact Amsterdam, 1014 AN Amsterdam
📅 Date: 29 March 2026
⏰ Time: 12 PM – 7 PM

A World of Flavors

This year’s festival will showcase a beautiful diversity of cuisines and food traditions, including:

• Mexican Food 
• Persian flavors
• Sourdough Breads 
• Filipino cuisine
• Afro-Portuguese cooking
• South African specialties
• Bengali home-style food
• Malayali cuisine from Kerala
• Bhutanese dishes
• Vegan pastries and baked goods
• Artisan bakery creations

From comforting traditional dishes to innovative food brands, Made By Her celebrates the rich culinary heritage brought to the Netherlands by women entrepreneurs.

The Knowledge Kitchen

Beyond food, Made By Her creates a space for learning, sharing, and inspiration.

This year we introduce The Knowledge Kitchen — a series of interactive conversations and sessions where attendees can connect directly with experienced food entrepreneurs.

Founder Salons

Small-group conversations where founders share their journeys and insights.

Ask questions about:

• starting a food business
• navigating the industry in the Netherlands
• scaling a brand
• balancing creativity and business

These sessions are designed to be interactive and practical, giving attendees the chance to learn directly from real entrepreneurs.

Workshops & Experiences

Throughout the day we will host a series of engaging sessions including:

• Cold Brew Coffee Session – exploring flavors and techniques for brewing great coffee
• Culinary demonstrations from participating chefs and food entrepreneurs
• An Italian Wine Discovery Table with Wine Expert Lucia Bernardi – to understand all about Wines

All workshops are designed to be informal, hands-on, and welcoming to everyone.

A Community of Food Lovers

Made By Her is more than a food market. It is a space where:

• entrepreneurs share their journeys
• guests discover new food brands
• cultures connect through food
• conversations around food and entrepreneurship flourish

Last year’s festival welcomed 200+ attendees and 15 women-led food businesses, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere that celebrated diversity and community.

Tickets

Your ticket includes:

• Entry to the festival
• Access to all workshops and demonstrations
• Participation in Founder Salons and Knowledge Kitchen conversations

🌸 Women’s Day Early Bird (ex. BTW)

€10

Limited early tickets celebrating International Women’s Day.

🎟 Regular Ticket (ex. BTW)

€14

Full access to the festival experience.

👥 Group Ticket (6 people) (ex. BTW)

€50

Bring your friends and enjoy the festival together.

Perfect for groups who love discovering new food experiences.