H20 Esports has closed a cooperation with catering entrepreneur Danny van Noorden from Volendam. Danny is (co-)owner of several cafe/restaurants and event agency Dagje Volendam, and will take on the hospitality of H20. In phase 1 this means the opening and running of the H20 Esports Lounge, and in phase 2 a coffee bar and space for lunch.
Why H20 Esports
Danny van Noorden is an entrepreneur who does not sit still. He has a passion for the hospitality industry and also has a background in IT.
"When Dirk Tuip told me about his H20 concept, it started to tickle. When he said that he was looking for someone to run the catering business, all the pieces of the puzzle fell into place. H20 is on course to become a very large event centre, and to contribute to the concept is a very nice and interesting challenge."
Guido Sombroek
After a small search, Danny ended up with Guido Sombroek, one of his employees at De Dijk restaurant in Volendam. He had just finished his HBO degree in Business Economics and was looking for work.
Guido Sombroek: "During the two work placement periods, I came to the conclusion that I was not someone who could sit behind a screen for 40 hours a week. I do get a lot of pleasure from working in the hospitality industry. I have been working for Danny in De Dijk for years. This has created a bond of trust, and so he asked me to take on this project in Purmerend together. It is an enormous challenge, but we are determined to make a positive contribution to H20 together with everyone else involved".
Rebuilding Esports Bar & Lounge
"The renovation of the lounge is currently underway. The Esports Lounge will be a place of and for everyone. For example, children's parties will be held here while they watch Esports, employees can kick off the weekend here while enjoying a "0.0", and during events there will be a view of the stage here. There have already been a few groups requesting catering. It is now a matter of learning a lot."
Future
"This is something very different from what we are currently used to. Technology will play a major role within the campus, and the hospitality industry will have to take advantage of this. Ultimately, the whole thing will be a bustling affair in which the hospitality industry can play a crucial role. It is up to us to respond to this through the right channels".