Food & drink

19 food stalls spread across the realms, plus the castle gardens' own catering points. Filter by diet, and read what you need to know about allergens.

Where does this come from? This list is taken straight from Elfia’s programme API and reproduced unedited — names, descriptions and grouping are exactly as the organisers supply them. Elfia does not display this data anywhere on their own site, so there is no official page to check it against. It may be incomplete or out of date and can still change before the event. This is not an official Elfia publication.

Read this first if you have an allergy

Where this data comes from. Elfia supplies at most four dietary labels per stall — vegan, vegetarian, halal and gluten free. We take those unedited from their programme API. The organisers give nothing more, and we add nothing.
This is not an allergen declaration. Of those four, only “gluten free” concerns an allergen. The source says nothing at all about nuts, milk, egg, soy, sesame, crustaceans, celery, mustard, lupin or the rest.
7 of the 19 stalls carry no label at all. That does not mean a dish is free of anything — it means Elfia filled nothing in.
A label describes the recipe, not the preparation. Food trucks share fryers, griddles and tongs. This list says nothing about cross-contamination.
We are not Elfia and cannot verify any of it. This is an unofficial hobby rendering of their data, which can change right up to the day itself.

So always ask at the stall yourself before you order. In the Netherlands, anyone selling non-prepacked food must tell you which of the fourteen legal allergens a dish contains. Say how serious your allergy is. More on allergens ↓

The caterers

19 food stalls in 5 realms11 with vegan options11 with vegetarian options8 with halal options7 with gluten-free options. The descriptions come from the organisers.

Folk Faire

Burgerhut

VeganVegetarian

Sink your teeth into juicy burgers, including classic, chilli, BBQ, vegetarian, and vegan options. And for the truly pickle-loving; the Giant Pickle awaits!

Jack Fudge

No dietary labels

Enter a magical garden filled with handmade fudge in over 30 flavours. Find your favourite sweet treasure and take it home with you.

Roerbakgroente

VeganVegetarianHalalGluten free

Something hearty is sizzling! Enjoy fresh veggie pans, mushrooms, handmade wedges and Schupfnudeln.

Knoflookbrood

VeganVegetarianHalal

Garlic lovers, this one’s for you. Warm garlic bread with an optional cheesy upgrade awaits.

Waffledragon

VeganVegetarianHalalGluten free

Waffle your way through Elfia! Choose sweet or savoury and enjoy handcrafted Belgian waffles

Melody Market

Empanadas Fest Food

VeganVegetarian

Enjoy delicious empanadas with a choice of meat, vegetarian, or vegan fillings. Golden, crispy, and packed with flavour, there’s an option for every Elfian.

O-Fu-Tei

VeganVegetarianHalal

Dig into rich Japanese curry rice, topped with your choice of chickpeas, chicken katsu, or crunchy shrimp.

bbq. NACHOS

VeganVegetarianHalalGluten free

Crunchy nachos served four ways: classic, topped with melted cheese, especial, or fully loaded.

Poffertjes van Pofferdikkie

VegetarianGluten free

Sweet, fluffy, and freshly made; enjoy traditional Dutch poffertjes with your favourite toppings, fresh strawberries, or whipped cream.

Whisker's Cookies

No dietary labels

There’s always room for something sweet! Discover big chocolate cookies, fudgy brownies, cakes, pies, and cinnamon rolls, with seasonal ingredients and magical flavours.

Zonkus Conkus

No dietary labels

The tavern bell is ringing and the feast is ready! Enjoy hearty German-inspired favourites, from bratwurst and steaks to Haxen, ribs and sauerkraut.

The Copper Quarter

De Koekjesroller

No dietary labels

Sweet little treasures for fantasy lovers; discover handmade sugar cookies in whimsical designs and original cookie cutters.

The Fudge Factory

No dietary labels

Got a sweet tooth? Discover over 24 flavours of handmade fudge, slow-cooked in small batches for that perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture. From chocolate and caramel to fruity favourites, plus vegan and lactose-free options; your next favourite flavour is waiting!

Ans Worst

No dietary labels

A feast of European flavours awaits. Discover traditional dry sausages, ham, pâté, terrines, beef jerky, and other carefully selected savoury treats.

Odin's Vale

Wodans

VeganVegetarianHalalGluten free

Feast like a Norse god with Wodan’s Sausages, Thor’s Sausages, Odin’s Fat Bastards, and Freya’s Vegan Sausages.

IJs tuktuk

VeganVegetarianHalalGluten free

Treat yourself to artisanal scoop ice cream in a cone or cup, with flavours ranging from classic vanilla and chocolate to fruity mango and lemon sorbets. You can also enjoy a bubble waffle topped with your favourite ice cream and toppings.

Willow Way

Pom-Pie

Vegan

Savour a range of freshly baked pies, with options for meat lovers and vegans alike: steak, pulled chicken, and lentil curry.

Vegetarix

VeganVegetarianHalalGluten free

Fresh falafel, colourful salads, creamy hummus, coconut curry bowls, and Pelle’s Special; a delicious selection of plant-based favourites.

Zonkus Conkus

No dietary labels

The tavern bell is ringing and the feast is ready! Enjoy hearty German-inspired favourites, from bratwurst and steaks to Haxen, ribs and sauerkraut.

This list reflects the most recent update and can still change — caterers are usually added closer to the event. Check the boards at the entrance on the day.

Allergens

What to do on site if you have an allergy or an intolerance.

Ask at the stall

In the EU, anyone selling non-prepacked food has to be able to tell you which of the fourteen legal allergens a dish contains — verbally is fine, as long as the stall makes clear you can ask (NVWA). Ask per dish rather than per stall: the same cook often fries several things in the same oil.

Cross-contamination

Food trucks work in a small space with shared fryers, griddles and tongs. “Gluten free” or “vegan” on this list describes the recipe, not a separate preparation area. With a serious allergy that is the difference that matters — say how serious it is.

Bringing your own food is allowed for this

Your own food and drink are normally not permitted, but for medical or dietary reasons — allergies, diabetes and the like — you may bring what you strictly need. Bring a doctor's note; without proof it can still be refused. See the visitor policy.

The fourteen legal allergens

Cereals containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut)
Crustaceans
Eggs
Fish
Peanuts
Soybeans
Milk (including lactose)
Nuts (almond, hazelnut, walnut, cashew, pecan, Brazil nut, pistachio, macadamia)
Celery
Mustard
Sesame seeds
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites (above 10 mg/kg or mg/l)
Lupin
Molluscs

These fourteen are listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169/2011 and apply to non-prepacked food at events in the Netherlands too. The list and its order were checked against the Dutch food authority, NVWA (4 September 2026), which is also the body that enforces it.

The castle gardens' own catering points

Alongside the food stalls, the Kasteeltuinen Arcen catering points are open. Look for the catering icon on the map.

Coach house

Bergpaviljoen

Plaza Verde Bar — Limited opening hours

Knight’s Tents — Limited opening hours

Kiosk

Practical

Paying

All Elfia bars are cashless, and most caterers take cards or contactless too. Some stalls are cash-only, so bring a little with you. There is no ATM on the grounds.

Your own food and drink

Not permitted as a rule. Allowed: one unopened plastic water bottle of up to 500 ml, baby food and formula, and food or drink for medical or dietary reasons. Glass is forbidden everywhere. See the visitor policy.

Alcohol

Alcohol is not served to visitors under 18. See the visitor policy.