“I would like to say to someone who has never been before: prepare yourself for all kinds of exciting and new combinations and flavors!”

“GZG feels like one big family. It does not matter if you are new or if you have not been there for a while, everyone appreciates you being there”

“What motivates me is the idea of innovating on your feet and introducing nutritious flavours and meals from my part of the world”

“In a world increasingly governed by money, divisions, and toxic habits, GZG feels like a precious antidote.”

“I believe that cooking for someone else is a way to show him love and care

“GZG gave me a sense of purpose and a way to give back to Rotterdam and its inhabitants”

“GZG brings some positive energy. Not only does it stimulate sustainable and healthy living, it also promotes social interactions, inclusivity, and creativity”

“I regularly catch myself thinking about new GZG ideas and ways to improve what we are doing, plus I got more skilled at cooking for a large number of people”

“For me, the greatest thing is just seeing people brought together by our initiative”

“I think GZG shows people who are not familiar with veganism that it’s very easy and healthy”

“What I like most is the mission we strive for”

” The diversity of people, relaxed atmosphere, and equality ensure that everyone can and may participate ” 

”Groenten Zonder Grenzen shows that vegan food is not a limitation, but very tasty, fun and challenging. ” 

I think combating food waste mainly has to do with raising awareness among people. I think everyone should do their bit. I don’t know if what we’re doing helps or not, but it’s a start.

What I really like about Rotterdam is that if you want to start something new, you will always find people who put their shoulders under it. It still has that can-do harbour mentality baked in.

Meet Martina! She regularly works her Italian magic and we owe her plenty of our featured recipes like the farfrittata!

Bringing people together is the most important thing for me. Step out of your bubble. When you are a student it is so easy to just stay in your life where you only meet other students.

“I think we are on the right track and the things we share are important and relevant.”

As a child I used to play at the Community Center at the Kipstraat, where Groenten Zonder Grenzen now organises its dinners, and now I am there every week to provide food for people who need it.

“It’s amazing to see what you can cook from things that would otherwise be thrown away.”