Date: Friday, March 27th
Time: 19.00 onwards
Place: Maison Champenoise, Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat 12h, 1052 LC, Amsterdam

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands would humbly invite members and guests to our first culinary event of 2026. We will take a journey through the Champagne region of France as we transition into Spring in an informal setting. 

We will get to enjoy some hearty pâté croûte, a French classic pie they felt resonated naturally with the Dutch food culture, much like the beloved sausage broodje, familiar, comforting, and meant to be shared. This will be accompanied with a glass of champagne or soft drink of your choice.

Choice of Pies:

La Classic: Veal and pork marinated for 24 hours with garlic, shallots, white wine, and parsley

Chicken: Chicken, Estragon & 12-month aged Gouda

Vegetarian: Carrots, onions, mushrooms, goat cheese and ras-el-hannout

When: Friday, March 27th, 7:00pm
Where: Maison Champenoise, Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat 12h, 1052 LC, Amsterdam
Prices: Members – 10 EUR (Pie + Soft Drink)/15 EUR (Pie + Champagne) | First Time Attendees and Guest of Members – 15 EUR (Pie + Soft Drink)/20 EUR (Pie + Champagne)

Tickets are limited, given venue capacity and booking closes a week in advance of the event. Hence, early booking is recommended! Members are limited to 2 Guest tickets.  Cancellations with a refund are only possibly up to a week in advance. Past this date only possible ticket swaps may be possible. 

We hope you can join us for this lovely social food experience in Amsterdam.

About Maison Champenoise:

Maison Champenoise was founded by Lema and Thomas, two childhood friends born and raised in Reims, in the heart of the Champagne region, whose friendship spans more than 15 years 

Driven by a shared passion for food, hospitality, and craftsmanship, their paths first evolved separately. Thomas built his experience as an entrepreneur in the sports and events industry in Paris, while Lema developed over seven years of experience in hospitality, working closely with guests and service.

Maison Champenoise aims to bring a taste of Champagne to Amsterdam through a concept rooted in tradition, yet casual, approachable, and contemporary.

Date: Friday, 13th March
Time: 19:00 onwards
Place: Molly Malone’s Irish Pub, Oudezijds Kolk 9, Amsterdam

On 13th March 2026 join us for the first joint event organised with the St Andrews Alumni Club in the Netherlands for an opportunity to make new connections and mingle with the Alumni from St Andrews.

Feel free to come along as no sign-ups are needed. We are excited to see you there! For any questions, please feel free to email secretary.ocnl@gmail.com

Date: Sunday, September 1st Feb
Time: 11:30 – 16:00
Place: Mastbos

Join us for a refreshing 14 km walk through Breda’s 500-year-old forest!

We’ll gather at Breda train station at 11:30 before setting off on another one of our relaxing, alumni-led walks. Take this perfect opportunity to connect with fellow alumni while enjoying the beauty of Dutch nature.

As always, family and friends are welcome, and members of the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Belgium are warmly invited to join us too.

To recharge during the walk, we’ll stop at a cosy local café halfway for a small refreshment. The society will cover one drink per person. For those who decide they want to head back earlier, there is a Sunday-service bus stop near the walking route, just after this cafe.

Practical information:

• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring water and some snacks or lunch for the walk.
• The total distance is about 14 km and will take several hours at a moderate pace.

This is a wonderful chance to get some fresh air, enjoy good company, and catch up with friends old and new, and we hope to see you there!

• When: Sunday, February 1st at 11.30am
• Where: Mastbos
• Meeting Point: Breda Railway Station