The restaurant with the most beautiful view in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, there is a restaurant that redefines the meaning of dining in an unprecedented way. Imagine dining with a panoramic view of the vast Dutch landscape, while floating above villages, forests, rivers, and meadows. What if this view is not only breathtaking but also offers you the chance to enjoy the most refined dishes, prepared by a top chef? This is the experience you can have at CuliAir, the only hot air balloon restaurant in the world, where culinary delights are served at a height you won’t find anywhere else.
Culinary experience in the air
CuliAir offers a unique dining experience that literally takes you between heaven and earth. As you gently ascend in a specially designed hot air balloon, a spectacular view of the most beautiful areas of the Netherlands unfolds. The dinner is prepared by Masterchef Angélique Schmeinck, one of the few female SVH Masterchefs in the country. As the balloon rises, you can enjoy a delicious appetizer or starter, while the view becomes more and more impressive.
The culinary experience begins with a welcome drink and a beautiful view of the Dutch countryside. You watch the sun slowly set as the balloon rises higher, and the landscape below unfolds like a painting. The view continuously changes, from green meadows and vast forests to picturesque villages and winding rivers. As you take in this scene, you prepare yourself for a gastronomic adventure like no other.
The highest restaurant in the world
What truly makes CuliAir unique is not only the view but also the way the dishes are prepared. Instead of in a conventional kitchen, the dishes are prepared aboard the balloon. Through the ingenious use of the heat from the hot air balloon, a special cooking process is made possible. In the balloon, wire baskets hang, in which dishes such as fish, meat, and poultry are slowly cooked at a temperature of around 90 degrees. The heat ensures that the ingredients retain their aromas and cook perfectly, resulting in dishes of exceptional quality.
The cooking process in the balloon is a wonder in itself. The baskets with seabass, lamb, or game bird are slowly cooked at high altitude. It is a technique that stimulates the senses, as you not only inhale the scent of the food, but also experience the constantly changing view and the peace of floating in the air. The culinary adventure in the sky is an experience you won’t soon forget.
Culinary masterpieces
At CuliAir, you can enjoy a multi-course dinner that has been carefully crafted and stimulates your taste buds in a spectacular way. From delicate starters with lobster or langoustines, to main courses like wild seabass and slowly cooked lamb, each dish is a work of art in itself. The chef works with fresh, local ingredients and uses the unique cooking technique of the hot air balloon to bring the flavors to their best.
At a dinner at this height, the dishes come to life. The serene silence of the air, the breathtaking view, and the attention to detail in the preparation of the dishes make CuliAir an unforgettable experience. As you enjoy an excellent wine and the sun slowly sets, you see the Netherlands like you’ve never seen it before. It’s an experience that’s not only culinary, but also visually and emotionally impressive.
Private or group dinner
CuliAir offers the opportunity to share the experience either privately or with a group. Whether you’re planning a romantic outing, celebrating an anniversary, or organizing a corporate event, the restaurant in the sky provides the perfect setting for any occasion. For small groups of four or more people, it’s already possible to book a private balloon ride, and for larger groups, there are multiple balloons available.
A private balloon ride offers the ultimate exclusivity. You’ll have the full attention of the chef and staff, while enjoying a unique dinner in the sky. The balloon ride lasts for an hour and a half, giving you ample time to enjoy the dishes, the view, and the relaxing atmosphere. The unknown destination of the balloon makes it extra exciting, as you never know exactly where you’ll land.
An unforgettable experience
The experience of dining in a hot air balloon is an adventure you won’t soon forget. Combining the most delicious dishes with a spectacular view makes the dinner not only special but also memorable. After the dinner, the balloon is gently lowered, and you’ll have the chance to end your adventurous dining experience with a celebratory champagne baptism. It’s a ceremony that completes the experience and one that you will remember for a long time.
CuliAir offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience that allows you to dine at a height you won’t experience anywhere else. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a unique dining experience, a hot air balloon dinner is the perfect way to see the Netherlands from above while enjoying the best dishes.
A unique view and a culinary adventure in the hot air balloon
Dining in a hot air balloon restaurant is an experience that offers everything a gourmet would want. You combine the best of two worlds: the beauty of the Dutch landscape and the culinary arts of a top chef. CuliAir is more than a restaurant – it’s an adventure. An adventure that you’ll remember not only for the exquisite dishes but also for the sense of freedom and awe you experience as you float above the land. It’s an experience that enriches your life and shows you the beauty of the Netherlands in a whole new way.