Let's have a ball !
That first crunchy bite, that wonderful scent and the taste of a well-prepared Bitterball.
A Bitterball is at its best when the ragout is wonderfully creamy and well-filled. Of course with a super crispy crust. That makes eating a Bitterball a real experience.
All our products are traditionally hand made prepared with love and that you can taste!
We firmly believe that only the best ingredients form the basis for the tastiest Bitterball.
What is a bitterball ?
The Bitterball is of Dutch origin and the name “bitterball” stems probably from the wife of the Bar owner Jan Barendsz in the year 1783 in Amsterdam. While drinking beer and liquor, the guests got hungry and the wife of Jan Barendsz made (in exchange for a small financial donation) cheese, sausage and bread for them, to keep them from going home to eat.
At a certain moment, Mrs Barendsz mixed all the left overs into small balls and dipped them through egg and bread crumbs and then fried the balls. She was so happy with the end result that she offered these fried balls next to the other small bites in the Bar of her husband. Since the liquor that was sold in the bar tasted bitter, the ball next to it to eat was called “bitterball).
The Dutch Bitterball and Croquette are now available in Cyprus. We compile the recipes for our Bitterballs and Croquettes ourselves and we make them homemade and by hand.
In the Netherlands, the “broodje kroket” (Croquette Sandwich) is very popular as a quick lunch. Bitterballs are normally served as a “tapa” (small dish) with a glass of wine, beer or something stronger in a bar, on a terrace and eaten with friends or family.
Drop by for a tasting
Because of the Corona Crisis, we currently don't organise tastings, Normally we organise tasting events a few times per year. During these afternoons / evenings, you can taste our products and have a glass of beer or wine in addition. For these events you need an invitation, which you can apply for. It is also possible to organise your own tasting event for your family, friends or colleagues.