Fight loneliness by eating together
Share meals with your neighbors. Make friends, share stories, and build community one dinner at a time.
How it works
Three simple steps to your next meaningful connection
Browse dinners
Discover home-cooked meals hosted by your neighbors. Filter by cuisine, date, and dietary needs.
Book your spot
Reserve your seat at the table. Pay securely and get instant confirmation with host details.
Enjoy & Connect
Share a delicious meal, meet new people, and build lasting friendships in your community.
For single parents
You deserve a break and adult conversation
- ✓ Family-friendly dinners welcome
- ✓ Connect with other parents
- ✓ Kids can play while adults talk
- ✓ Affordable community meals
For internationals
New to Wageningen? Let's make it feel like home
- ✓ Meet locals and other expats
- ✓ Taste authentic home cooking
- ✓ Practice Dutch in a relaxed setting
- ✓ Build your social circle
Why BORDGENOTEN?
Safe & Trusted
Verified accounts, trust scores, and community reviews keep you safe.
Affordable
Dinners cost €7-€12 per person. Just enough to cover ingredients.
Authentic
Real people, real homes, real cooking. No restaurants, just genuine connections.
Local first
Built for Wageningen. Support our community, one dinner at a time.
What our community says
"As a single mom, BORDGENOTEN has been a lifesaver. My kids love the family dinners, and I finally have adult friends to talk to!"
— Sarah, Single parent
"I moved to Wageningen 3 months ago and didn't know anyone. Now I have a whole friend group I met through BORDGENOTEN dinners."
— Marco, International student
"I love cooking for others, and hosting dinners has brought so much joy into my life. Plus, I've met the most amazing neighbors!"
— Emma, Host
Share your table, make new friends
Love cooking? Host a dinner and earn while building community