Welcome to The Stable
a place of opportunity!
Welcome to Grand Café de Stal. We are located at the centre of Leiden Bio Science Park. This is no coincidence. ‘Stal’ is Dutch for ‘stable’. Once our venue was inhabited by Herman, the world's first genetically modified bull. Herman now stays at our neighbors, the Naturalis museum. And his stable has become a meeting place and 'living room' for everyone who works, researches or studies in the park.
But De Stal is also a place of opportunity. De café is in fact a successful part of DZB Leiden, the reintegration and work-development company of the municipality of Leiden. People get a workplace where they work and learn at the same time. They develop their employee skills and learn more about the catering trade. They are supervised by our masters. We are very proud of their commitment and the steps they take in their development. After completing their program at The Stable, they receive a nationally recognized mbo practical certificate. This immediately increases their job opportunities. Beautiful isn't it?
Durable and fresh
Every day we prepare our dishes with fresh, sustainable products. Like vegetables and organic eggs from chickens from DZB Leiden's Ecotuin. In this garden, people who have been out of work for a long time work hard on their return to work. We deliver our coffee grounds to the Ecotuin, on which the oyster mushrooms from our dishes are grown.
The coffee is from Sococo. They are known for the tastiest certified beans, the best coffee plantations and good prices for local farmers. With their social contribution, they create positive impact in the (coffee) world.
Our menu is no-waste based. We strive to minimize food waste by carefully matching and sourcing our ingredients.
Our packages
Meeting, drinks, walking dinners, buffets and gatherings: we are happy to make it all possible. With our varied range of arrangements, we can almost always meet your needs.
With its unique location and special history, The Stable is a place of choice. Our hospitable staff gladly welcomes small and larger groups in informal settings. We can accommodate 150 people in one or two rooms, with another 120 people on the terrace. Smaller gatherings can be accommodated in our meeting room, which is fully equipped with all conveniences. Please note that we are closed on weekends.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 16:00
Grand Café De Stal is a popular place for drinks and is regularly booked for private functions. Please contact us to make reservations and check availability before arrival.
Grand Café De Stal is part of DZB Leiden, the reintegration and work-development company of the municipality of Leiden.
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