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Ashs Plek

Name: Ashs Plek
Address: Secret location in the centre of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, NL
Telephone: +31617750200
Price range: ££

Ashs Plek is a pop-up restaurant in Amsterdam serving authentic Jamaican food in a dinner party style I am a London native with Jamaican heritage.

Welcome to Ashs Plek!

Ashs Plek (my name is Ash) is Amsterdam’s newest pop-up restaurant and I have started it because I love hosting dinners for the great food, the laughter, the interesting conversations and the new connections. The Londoner in me loves to meet cool, new people and make new connections. The Jamaican in me cares deeply about food that tastes damn good and fills your belly and y

our soul. I host dinner parties regularly for friends here in Amsterdam and some of my very best memories since I moved to this country were made on these occasions. So now, I want to share those moments, and great Jamaican food, with new friends. The concept is simple. Check out the menus on rotation on our website and when they are being served. There is always a vegan option available. If it sounds good, book for you and your partner or a group of friends. Up to 20 guests will be at each serving so you may be dining next to other people. You can also book the whole event for yourself if you prefer a private dining experience. Come to Ashs Plek pop-up location to enjoy a unique dining experience in Amsterdam. I can’t wait to host you!

28/03/2026

Dinner Party with Strangers - Set Menu Two

*To Start*

Ackee and codfish with Jamaican fried dumplings

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Ackee and Jackfruit with Jamaican fried dumplings (vegan friendly)

*Main*

Curry Chicken with steamed white rice, fried plantain and coleslaw salad

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Roasted pumpkin curry with steamed white rice, fried plantain and coleslaw salad (vegan friendly)

*Dessert*

Banana fritters with a strawberry and coconut custard

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Banana fritters with a dairy-free strawberry and coconut custard

20/03/2026

Private dining with Chef Ash

POV: You want a unique dining experience for you and 12 friends to celebrate your birthday and you want to host it on your friend's roof terrace in the sun.

We have the perfect solution!

A private chef experience with Chef Ash is a cool, cosy and camera worthy experience for you and your guests to enjoy a unique meal for a price per person comparable to a restaurant in Amsterdam that you can go to any time of the year.

Chef Ash and his team work to create a warm but exclusive dining environment with a nice table setting and authentic Jamaican dishes whether you are a small group of 6 or a celebration with 60 guests.

Jamaican cuisine is new to most in the Netherlands so Chef Ash will talk your guests through the menu and Jamaican food culture to add to your experience.

You have the option to choose up to 7 courses, individual plates or shared dining and a bespoke menu suited to your exact tastes and requirements.

We can cater for almost all dietary requirements in consultation and will help you to collect the dietary requirements of all your guests digitally to make it easy for you.

Your private chef experience can be hosted in your own space or one of the cool spaces we work with regularly to suit your needs. Anything is possible! Even a boat in the sun.

Just reach out to us in our DMs to discuss your ideal private dining experience.

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13/03/2026

Ingredient Spotlight 🔦

Scotch Bonnet Chillis are ever present in Jamaican kitchens and provide the spicy heat that our food is famous for. However, unlike many other chillis, Scotch Bonnets have a natural sweet and aromatic flavour beyond the heat which contributes to the authentic taste of classic Jamaican dishes.

If you are new to chillis or Jamaican food in the Netherlands, you can use the Surinamese Madame Jeanette as a comparison. Scotch Bonnet is a bit sweeter and has a more fruity aroma while having a similar heat level to Madame Jeanette chillis. They are both types of Habanero.

Chef Ash says: 'The trick when cooking with Scotch Bonnet chillis for non-Jamaican guests is to extract as much of the flavour from the chilli while maintaining a manageable spice level. It's always a balance and we can vary the heat depending on the situation '.

Like Jamaican Pimento, Scotch Bonnet chillis are foundational for the Jerk marinade and pretty much every classic Jamaican dish and even as they both become harder and more expensive to find in the Netherlands, you'll taste their distinct flavours if you taste our food at one of our upcoming events.

See you at the dining table soon!

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13/03/2026

Ingredient Spotlight 🔦

Jamaican Pimento is what distinguishes the flavour of Jamaican food from cuisines that use similar ingredients from across the Caribbean, the Americas, West Africa and the Indian subcontinent.

Known more widely as 'allspice', it is used in savoury dishes, sweet dishes, drinks, marinades, medicinal concoctions and condiments in Jamaica because of its intense, multifaceted flavour.

Fun fact - The origin of 'Jerk' cooking made use of pimento in two ways. The original marinade for meats cooked slowly over open heat was a simple mix of Jamaican pimento and Scotch Bonnet chillis to preserve and flavour the meat. The second use was the way pimento tree logs and branches were used between the hot coals and the marinated meat to moderate the heat and infuse it with the signature smokey flavour of Je**ed meat as the logs heat up and smoke.

If you ever tasted Jamaican food and wondered what that distinct flavour is that makes you go back for another bite, it's the pimento. And it isn't Jamaican food without it!

If you haven't had the pleasure of tasting Jamaican food before, or you have been craving it since your last bite, check out the links in our bio to join one of our upcoming pop-up restaurant dates or treat yourself to a private chef experience with Chef Ash for your birthday.

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13/03/2026

Ash's Plek was founded by Chef Ash with the launch of a 'Dinner Party with Strangers' dining concept. The concept grew from his own dining table where he would host disparate new friends as a way to build community and deepen connections in Amsterdam.

What is it? 'Dinner Party with Strangers' at Ash's Plek is a 2 or 3-course meal hosted in The Red Room, our private dining room where guests share the same dining table to enjoy an authentic Jamaican meal with a side of interesting conversations, laughter and new connections. Each season, we have 3 set menus on rotation and there is always a delicious vegan friendly option available.

After a hectic 2025, we are relaunching our weekly dinners with new menus and a renewed passion for facilitating new connections. Expect to meet intrigued Dutchies, solo travellers, new expats and Ash's Plek regulars around the dining table.

We also have some interesting collaborations lined up. Deep Dating and Dinner? Student Night (and prices)? It's going to be fun!

Would you like to collaborate with us? Just DM us to start the conversation. We're open to any opportunity to bring people together with delicious Jamaican food.

See you at dinner!

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12/03/2026

At Ash's Plek, we're on a mission to share the rich food culture of Jamaica with the Netherlands through our pop-up restaurant, unique dining events, private dining and event catering.

The silhouette in the image above is of the Island of Jamaica, the motherland of our Founder, Chef Ash. The dot on that silhouette marks the mountainous village where Chef Ash's family, descended from Jamaican Maroons, call home. It's the flavours, recipes and food culture from this part of Jamaica that Chef Ash is excited to share with you all.

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05/04/2025

We're on a mission to introduce authentic Jamaican flavours to the Netherlands so this collaboration with our friends at is the perfect opportunity to have your first Jamaican food experience.

The star of the sando is our signature Jamaican Jerk chicken. Chef Ash makes his own Jerk marinade and massages this into each thigh so that every cm is covered generously and left to marinate for 48 hours. The chicken is then smoked slowly over cherry wood, infusing it with a deliciously sweet, smokey flavour.

On top of two of these succulent thighs, we make a layer of our scotch bonnet pickled mango which adds sweetness, tanginess and an extra hint of spice. Scotch bonnet chillis are an essential flavour in Jamaican food!

Next comes the avocado mayonnaise adding a deliciously creamy flavour and balancing out the spice of the chicken and mango.

Finally, we add an Asian twist by layering a generous sprinkle of fried rice noodles and shredded potatoes with crispy seaweed and tōgarashi for a nice crunch in every mouthful.

This sando is ONLY AVAILABLE IN APRIL at on Overtoom, Amsterdam so don't miss it! Pair it with one of their delicious cocktails.

You can thank us later!

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05/04/2025

Our Jamaican Sunday Roast is BACK in April for two of the biggest Sundays of the year in the Netherlands.

Chef Ash has created an extra special Easter menu for the whole family to enjoy on Saturday 19 April and Sunday 20 April. Skip all the preparation and cleaning up and bring the whole family to Ashs Plek for Easter dinner Jamaican style.

On Sunday 27 April, we'll nurse you back to full health after a busy Kings Day weekend with our customer favourite Jamaican Sunday Roast. Delicious food and chilled reggae vibes.

Follow the link in our bio for reservations!

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05/03/2025

Red pea (red bean) soup with oxtail

Many people are surprised that Jamaica has such a big soup culture despite being a hot, tropical country.

Saturday evening dinner? Soup

Just arrived at a Jamaican social gathering? Soup

It's just part of the culture. So Chef Ash is sharing his favourite Jamaican soup with you on the menu for Pop-Up Weekenders this Spring.

Red pea soup is a Jamaican classic with a hint of spice balanced with the natural sweetness of coconut milk. It can be served as a vegan option but many Jamaicans are visibly upset if they can't find some meat in their soup so Chef Ash has added chunky pieces of oxtail to this iteration to keep the smile on your face after every mouthful.

Come try this yummy soup and the rest of our Spring menu at an upcoming Pop-Up Weekender. Find the dates on our IG or follow the link in our bio.

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05/03/2025

Private dining with shared plates

Private dining is our most popular service because we create a dining experience that is tailored to your exact requirements. Menu, location and dining style can all be adjusted to your special occasion.

One option we offer is private dining with shared plates - perfect for a group of friends, family or colleagues.

The picture above shows our popular 'Peppered Prawns' on a bed of mango salsa served with an avocado and dill mousse.

Do you have a special occasion coming up? DM us to discuss how we can turn your celebration from good to great with delicious Jamaican food!
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05/03/2025

Ackee and codfish in a plantain boat

This dish is new for our Spring 2025 menu and showcases the Jamaican national dish, ackee and codfish, which is more commonly called 'ackee and saltfish'.

If you haven't tasted this dish before, we highly recommend it. The combination of the savoury fish, the spicy scotch bonnet peppers and the creamy ackee is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the fried ripe plantain making every bite a party of Jamaican flavours.

For our vegetarian and vegan guests, Chef Ash has created the perfect substitute for the fish, seasoned young jackfruit. The salty marinade, subtle flavour of the young jackfruit and the texture of the flaked jackfruit combine perfectly to make sure that this dish packs as much punch as the traditional recipe.

You can taste this dish and all the others on our Spring menu at our Pop-Up Weekender events. Follow the link in our bio to make a reservation.

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22/02/2025

** NEW MENU LAUNCH **

Join us at the launch of the new menu for our spring Pop-Up Restaurant Weekender events.

Reservations required.

Make a reservation via the link in our bio.

See you there

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Adres

Secret Location In The Centre Of Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Openingstijden

Donderdag	18:30 - 22:00
Zaterdag	18:30 - 22:00
Zondag	18:30 - 22:00

Telefoon

+31617750200

Website

http://ashs-plek.nl/

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