All the stunning industrial features Westergas is known for, are showcased in the Machinegebouw and take you back to the end of the 19th century. It is an immensely characterful venue with raw architecture, like exposed wooden ceilings, and flooded with natural daylight.
A one of a kind event venue
Are you looking for a one of a kind event venue in Amsterdam for a presentation, dinner, art exhibition or a wedding in a raw, but romantic setting? The historic Machinegebouw is the space for you.
The Machinegebouw is an extremely versatile and multifunctional event location with a maximum capacity of up to 265 guests. The building has an impressive entrance, a side room – De Kapel or The Chapel – and an in-house production office. The location is plug ’n play and equipped with built-in lighting and sound.
Feeling inspired? Check our Pinterest page for the Machinegebouw and discover the possibilities!
This exceptional event space in Amsterdam-West offers 270m2 to play with. The open space of the Machinegebouw fits a range of events, for instance, a dinner up to 180 guests, theatre set-up of 200 guests or a standing reception up to 265 guests.
Would you like to know more about the Machinegebouw and whether this is the right space for your event? We’re happy to provide you with a non-binding offer!
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Westergas can take on the role of venue, partner location or all-round concept developer for events. Together we decide which role suits your event best.
Venue
When we’re the venue, you’ll be renting the locations as shells. In this case, you’ll receive the keys and be able go about your business.
Partner location
When we’re the partner location, we’ll investigate together where we can strengthen each other. We can offer support in production, marketing and communication, creative translation of your concept, catering service or technical support. Thanks to our many years of international experience in the event industry, our team can draft up a fitting proposal for every organization.
Allround concept developer
Westergas organizes its own events, but also develops concepts for other parties.
Green as a mission
Events always have an impact on their environment and our climate. We believe that this can be made as small as possible. Together with our partner, we like to contribute to more sustainable events and a greener world.
From a sustainability event manager to sustainable suppliers, from green power supplies to waste management – we’re happy to offer support in the sustainability department.
For more information, our account team is ready for you:
events@westergas.nl or give us a call: +31 (0)20 – 586 07 11
Some of the historical factory buildings at Westergas are rented as shells, others with standard technology. It’s best to leave the entire coordination, administration and/or production of your event to one party. This makes it uncluttered, convenient and creates space for you to focus entirely on the content.
We advise you to roll with a production company that has experience with the location. Backbone International knows Westergas like the back of their hand. They can combine extraordinary concepts with the newest techniques, making your event even better. They can take care of the overall management, registration, communication, catering, transport, staff, etc. Less work for you, enabling you to concentrate on other important things.
Contact
Backbone International
Rodin van der Beek
Isolatorweg 36
1014 AS Amsterdam
T (085) 016 0085
Our factory buildings are monuments with a rich industrial history. How can you make sure the technology doesn’t impair the unique character of these locations, but enhances the potency of the spaces? This calls for extra attention and knowledge.
Luckily we’ve got Backbone International as a permanent production partner. For years, they’ve been specializing in consultancy, technological production, technological design, overlay management, risk & crowd service and production management for events in all shapes and sizes. Thanks to their extensive experience with Westergas, they know exactly which technology brings out the best in the locations.
This world famous production agency is a sucker for rambunctiously creative ideas, and loves to make them work. The technological designers of Backbone International create solutions to fit your technology desires, quality demands and budgets.
They help you to visualize the event, possibly solving solutions at an early stage and manage your expectations when they get too wild. Also, they can see if different disciplines fit together or can be utilized in a better way. This goes beyond working for you; it becomes a joint effort.
At Westergas, Backbone International has handled the technical productions of Red Bull BC One, VEED Awards and Edison Pop. As production partners, they’ve been involved with Sensation, SAIL Amsterdam, AMF, Booking.com and plenty of other events.
Backbone International is known for its quality, reliability and flexibility. You can ask them for basically anything.
Contact
Backbone International
Isolatorweg 36
1014 AS Amsterdam
T (085) 016 00 85
As of this year, we are working with four fine caterers. All four with their own style, but all fit the philosophy of Westergas. We are happy to advise on the best match with your event, but you are of course free to make your own choice.
THE FOOD LINE-UP
As driven foodies, they have the knowledge, the creativity, and the network to find the right implementation for the catering of your event. From real pizza makers – who are brushed up every year in Naples – to talents from Michelin star kitchens. They inspire and pamper your visitors with delicious food. The food lineup works as a mediator with a network of more than 150 different signature chefs, food entrepreneurs, and special suppliers, they have a wealth of opportunities to develop an original concept for your customized event. In addition, they are far ahead in sustainable concepts.
HETE PEPER
At Hete Peper (hot pepper) food is not just a meal – it’s a story. And the trick is to put that story well: creative, challenging and exciting. Sometimes spicy, always stimulating.
Hete Peper tells the story of your event in the strongest possible way. How does your strategy taste and what would you like to tell? From concept creation to presentation: each bite feeds your imagination, every sip inspires. They mix a wide range of ingredients from tech, fashion, art and science with nature as their main source of inspiration. Note: If we take good care of the earth, she provides the best and tastiest stories. Hete Peper is strong in designing, in cooperation with you, a memorable and appropriate concept for various types of high-end catering. Particularly when your aim is (tasty) food where one chats about for a long period of time, you want to work with Hete Peper.
VAN DAM CATERING
The power, ambition, and craftsmanship of a real Amsterdam family business, has made Van Dam Catering a household name over the recent years. As a young, enthusiastic and dynamic team they take pride in the events that they – to perfection – are allowed to operate. They love to treat you like a guest at your own party, follow trends closely and are always trying to deliver just that little bit more than you expect. Courage, passion and quality are their priorities and are reflected in their offer; from street food to high-end dining, nothing is too crazy. They go for great in detail! The Van Dam catering is traditional and well.
AMSTERDAM FLAVOURS
How local would you like it? On the Westergas site there is also a caterer called Amsterdam Flavours. The provide catering from A to Z; unforgettable events and culinary festive experiences, all from their kitchen on the Westergas grounds.
Guests are the core to Amsterdam Flavours and they describe their passion for food as the following:
Business | Private | Spacious | Decided | Committed & Obviously hospitable | The food is Loving | Surprising, so delicious | Carefully organized | Good taste | Fair | Natural | Warm personal | Own & fitting to your wishes.
You will be pleased with the place, the decoration, atmosphere, lovely food and drinks, hospitality and the deep love of global gastronomy. And all that just a stone’s throw away from our office.
At Westerpark, you’ll find the very first 100% electrical hotel of the Netherlands: the Conscious Hotel Westerpark. On one side, you’ve for a spectacular view over the green Westerpark. On the other side, you can marvel at the historical factory buildings of Westergas. All in all, a win-win situation.
Conscious Hotels are environmentally sound. Sustainability is implemented in every singe aspect. The hotel at Westerpark is taking things to another level. From the heating in the rooms to the induction cooktops, everything is entirely electrically powered. The energy comes from wind energy and solar panels; also 100% green.
The Conscious Hotel Westerpark is ideally situated for events at Westergas. And public transport or a bike ride take you right to the centre of Amsterdam within ten minutes.
In the 3+ star hotel is the all-day restaurant Bar Kantoor. This is your go-to place for affordable, high quality food – breakfast, lunch and dinner. Everything that’s served is 100% biological, even their delicious cocktails. This is the only office where you’ll love doing overtime – and in summertime, you can do so on the grand terrace, with the BBQ.
Contact
Conscious Hotel Westerpark
Haarlemmerweg 10
1014BE Amsterdam
T (020) 820 3333
Visitors of events should feel safe, and they should be safe, too. Obviously, you want them to enjoy to the fullest. That’s why proper security is essential. Not too overly present, but surely not absent.
TSC Crowd Management
This is the biggest, most experienced and specialized supplier of event security and crowd management. TSC Crowd Management offers a fitting total supply for each customer – with extensive services packages, from event security, traffic, fire & safety and hospitality, tot dog security, object security and consultancy services.
Contact
TSC Crowd Management
Krommewetering 21
3543 AP Utrecht
T: (0) 30 303 19 03 / +31(0) 6 57 31 95 70
Nieck.Veldhoen@tsc.nl
Visitors of Westergas can freely use WiFi in all the event buildings and most of the surrounding park. That makes Westergas/Westerpark the first park in the Netherlands which offers free WiFi with this capacity and coverage. Something we’re proud of.
System management, internet services, data traffic, on-site internet and event-WiFI are important digital topics for both small and large events. Partner VBVB or Event Engineers offer complete ICT- support. They take care of temporary infrastructures or complete internet services and service management.
Is our default wireless network not sufficient for the event? Think about Event WiFi: guaranteed great internet coverage, at all times and all over the place.
Car
From the Ring Road A10: take exit S103/S104 (Haarlem) and drive over the Haarlemmerweg in the direction of Centrum. On your left hand side, you’ll see the Westergas.
From Schiphol: take the A4 in the direction of Amsterdam (Ring Road A10) and take the exit S103 in the direction of Centrum, down the Haarlemmerweg. On your left hand side, you’ll see the Westergas.
Public Transport
From Amsterdam Central Station, you take Bus 21. Get off at the stop Van Hallstraat/Westergasfabriek. At night, Bus 283 goes from and to Central Station from the stop Van Limburg Stirumstraat.
Are you traveling from Amsterdam-Centrum? Take tram 5 and get off at Van Limburg Stirumplein or the stop Van Hallstraat/Westergasfabriek.
Shuttle service by A1 Golf Kart Rental
Golf karts also work outside golf courses. Transport your guests with a shuttle service from the parking garage to Westergas. You could do this with A1 Golf Kart Rental. They’ve got a vast amount of cars. There’s also space for advertisements on the karts. This can create the ultimate brand experience during your event.
Affordable parking
You can park your car at Q-Park on the Van Bleiswijkstraat and at parking garage Willemspoort on the Haarlemmerplein. Q-Park is at walking distance from Westergas and is opened 24 hours a day. You can also park affordably at parking garage Willemspoort.
Business customers of Westergas can receive vouchers through Westergas for Q-Park Westerpark. These can be reserved until ten days before the event date through our account manager. Q-Park and other parking garages can be found using the following address details:
Q-Park Westergasfabriek
Van Bleiswijkstraat 8
1051DG Amsterdam
Against Westergas
Rate: € 2,- per 33 minutes/ € 30,- per day
Parkeergarage Willemspoort
Haarlemmer Houttuinen 549
1013GM Amsterdam
15 minutes walking distance
Rate: €0,50 per 7 minutes/ €47.50 per day
P+R Bos en Lommer
Leeuwendalerweg 23B
1055JE Amsterdam
10 minutes by bus 21 (Get off at Westergasfabriek).
From €1,- per hour.
ParkBee – Westerpark
Haarlemmerweg 504
1014BL Amsterdam
15 minutes walking distance 5 minutes by bus 21 (Get off at Westergasfabriek)
Rate: low €1,75 per hour/ high €2 per hour / €12,50 per day
*Check live stream availability parking spots
*Reserve to 48 hours ahead
*ParkBee locations only accessible with Parkmobile and Park-line app