In these times, you want to save where possible. Purchasing platform Procent understands the industry like no other and was therefore launched in 2011 during the financial crisis with the aim of standing up for the interests of catering entrepreneurs. They now help more than 12,000 entrepreneurs save on their purchases. Including chef and entrepreneur Ron Blaauw.
About the Ron Gastrobar concept
It all started on the Sophialaan in Amsterdam, where Ron Blaauw opened his first Ron Gastrobar in 2013. An accessible and informal restaurant with an amazing price-quality ratio. The Ron Gastrobar concept has now grown into four businesses. Each with their own identity, but all with the Ron Gastrobar DNA: vibrant and informal restaurants where eating out is a party.
Currently, in addition to their consultancy activities, they have four restaurants: Ron Gastrobar, Ron Gastrobar Oriental Downtown, Ron Gastrobar Indonesia in Ouderkerk aan de Amstel and Ron Gastrobar Indonesia in Laren. In addition, they run the concept ‘Ron Gastrobar Streetfood’ in four nice Mooie Boules locations and they have the catering branch Ron ‘Gastrobar At Home’.
The golden tip from Ron Blaauw
You can already sense the golden tip from an entrepreneur like Ron Blaauw: save on your purchases where possible and outsource unnecessary work. This way, you work much more efficiently. “We didn’t hesitate to join Procent for a moment, it’s simply a waste not to participate,” says Blaauw. “It saves you a lot of time and effort, and they provide financial benefits for free. Something no hospitality business should pass up.”
Switching is no problem and goes very smoothly. Something Blaauw can only confirm: “The transition went unnoticed. You can choose for yourself where you want to save. We mainly use it for energy and PIN/CC transactions, but you can save on many more aspects. That choice is yours! Unlike other suppliers, there’s a lot of personal contact, and you can always reach out with your questions. The dynamic team makes this a very pleasant and fast process.”

This is how purchasing platform Procent works
Procent is a reliable and driven multifunctional purchasing platform that has ensured for over 10 years that thousands of hospitality businesses benefit from the lowest rates and most favorable conditions. And all of this is completely free.
By bundling the purchasing volume of more than 12,000 hospitality entrepreneurs in the Netherlands and Belgium, Procent makes sharp purchases across various aspects with A-brands and premium suppliers. This creates economies of scale. Together, you can achieve much more than alone, especially when it comes to purchasing. “Better together” is not without reason the slogan of this company. As a one-stop shop, they take the work off your hands, allowing you as a hospitality entrepreneur to focus on other matters.
Save on components within your business
Whether you’re a hotel, caterer, chain, or individual restaurant, there are benefits to be gained for everyone. Curious if you, as an entrepreneur, have everything well arranged and aren’t overpaying? Procent works as follows:
- They visit you personally for an introduction. Their working method is explained, and together you look at the largest cost items where savings can be made. From here, they create a cost analysis.
- They then review current rates and agreements and make a savings analysis based on them. By comparing everything, you get an overview of where you can and want to save. This can be done in 7 different product categories: payment transactions, energy, coffee, waste management, insurance, bypass agreements, and QR. It’s entirely up to you whether you join for the full package or just for a few components.
- If you choose to join the collective, your participation is completely free. You decide at any time which savings you want to take advantage of. This way, you save a lot of money, time, and effort.