Ten years of craftsmanship and versatility in Wezep

Entrepreneur with great love for the kitchen industry

What began as one of the first KüchenTreff branches in the Netherlands has grown into an inspiring place where kitchens, bathrooms and complete renovation projects come together. Located in Wezep, Gelderland, this branch offers a unique combination of German thoroughness, Dutch entrepreneurship and genuine personal service.

KüchenTreff Wezep celebrated its ten-year anniversary in September 2024. This made it one of the first pioneers of the purchasing organization on Dutch soil - the second to be exact. Since the start, owner Peter Drost and employee Harry van Dijk have together followed a clear course: no standard solutions, but customization and honest advice based on years of experience.

Experience, customization and commitment

The team in Wezep has decades of experience in both the kitchen and plumbing industries. Standard arrangements are rare there; everything starts with the customer's wishes. "We translate ideas and dreams into practical solutions, in a style that really suits people," says Van Dijk.

Drost, originally from an installation engineering background, was always attracted to the kitchen world. "At trade fairs I invariably walked straight to the kitchen section," he says. His cooperation with KüchenTreff came about after a tip from Rob van Essen. "We were out in ten minutes - it felt right away." Not much later, Van Dijk joined and the two have been inseparable ever since.

Growth in offerings and services

Recently, the showroom underwent a major renovation. It now houses as many as 22 kitchen and bathroom setups, carefully arranged to give customers a realistic idea of what is possible. "We want to inspire people. To show how you can continue the same style from the kitchen into the living room, creating peace and coherence in the home," says Drost.

In addition, KüchenTreff Wezep has broadened its services. In addition to kitchens and bathrooms, customers can also go there for larger renovations and technical projects. Drost: "We take care of complete renovations - from central heating boilers and floors to even solar panels." Van Dijk adds: "This way you not only increase your offer, but also your added value and your turnover."

At KüchenTreff Wezep, they notice their regional value. Residents from Zwolle know how to find the store. Van Dijk: "In this you also notice the strength of the name KüchenTreff a national organization with a local character." Through the renovation they hope to attract even more visitors to their showroom. In any case, the location right by the A28 motorway and the many setups offer enough potential for further growth.

Strong together

Within the KüchenTreff organization, Drost and Van Dijk feel like a fish out of water. "You are not alone. Can you possibly not supply a brand once, but another fellow KüchenTreff entrepreneur can? Then we help each other. That way we can offer the customer what he or she is looking for," Drost said.

With ten years on the clock and a future-oriented showroom brimming with inspiration, KüchenTreff Wezep is of value in the region and an example of how to think bigger as a local entrepreneur without losing your personal character.