ESAO Networking Dinner & Event – A Taste of the World
After three of the four days of world-class science, filled with lectures, poster sessions, and inspiring presentations, it’s time to unwind and connect. Join us on Friday evening, June 27, for the ESAO Networking Dinner & Event. Relax, enjoy, and network in an informal, festive atmosphere with fellow participants. During the evening, the prestigious ESAO Awards will also be presented.
A Culinary Journey in a Festival Setting
Set in the vibrant Twentsche Foodhal in Enschede, you’ll enjoy an evening full of flavours from across the globe — from Asia to Italy, and from classic comfort food to refined vegan cuisine. With 8 different world kitchens, there’s truly something for everyone: meat, fish, vegetarian, and everything in between. If the weather allows, we’ll also enjoy the spacious outdoor terrace. Either way, the venue guarantees a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you come for the networking, the atmosphere, or the food: this evening promises to be a highlight of ESAO 2025.
Let’s celebrate science, connection, and culinary delight together. We look forward to seeing you there!
The kitchens
- Los Tacos Hermanos: The most delicious authentic Mexican tacos, burritos, and enchiladas with a variety of fillings.
- Tokook Asian Streetfood: Take on a journey from Thailand to Malaysia, spicy Korea, and Indonesia, with the occasional stop in China.
- Downtown Sushi: As the name suggests, sushi at its finest, fresh and prepared right in front of you.
- Event Perfetto Cucina: A truly authentic Italian kitchen, rooted in the tradition of la cucina povera — simple, honest, and full of flavour.
- De Zoetekauw (The Sweet Tooth): indulge in bubble waffles, cookies, cakes, milkshakes, and more delightful treats.
- Little Texas: Here you'll find a country-style kitchen where meat lovers with a taste for beef, pork, and chicken will feel right at home.
- Foodbar Rauw (Raw): serves delicious comfort food with a fresh and unique twist, all made from plant-based ingredients that are essentially by nature.
- Una mas Tapas: Spanish tapas with a contemporary twist — that’s how they describe it themselves.
dinner menu
- A welcome with shared platters
- 4 dishes of your kitchen's choice; per kitchen, 2 dishes per kitchen are prepared.
- Unlimited drinks for 3,5 hours (beer, wine, and soft drinks)
General information
Registration
To attend this exclusive event, you will need to purchase an additional ticket, on top of your ESAO 2025 registration.
You can easily book this ticket during your ESAO registration process. The participation fee is €75 (incl. VAT).
The kits
Routing
The Twentsche Foodhal is located near the city centre of Enschede. Please note that the main event location, the TechMed Centre, on the campus of the University of Twente, is situated outside the city centre. Are you travelling by public transport? Take the train or bus to Enschede Central Station. From there, it’s approximately a 10-minute walk to the Twentsche Foodhal. Arriving by car? There are plenty of paid parking spaces available near the venue.