In a unique location on the edge of the Mastbos, five minutes from the centre of Breda, is 'Grand Café De Kogelvanger'. The restaurant overlooks the nature reserve, which used to be a military training ground. Here, Peter and Ellen have transformed an old café into a catering establishment that fits in perfectly with the surroundings.

Appreciation is often in small things

"I think the best compliment is that people have found their niche here, they are happy we are here," Peter says. "People like the fact that with us they don't have to choose between a lunch or dinner menu. They can choose what they fancy. It's often those little things that can make for great appreciation. Like the extra comfort of the cushions from Sit & Heat".

 "It is the spots that are occupied first"

Many positive reactions

"The response to Sit & Heat has been very good. People find it a pleasant way of heating," Peter says. "I myself also hate having such a warm heater on your face". Ellen and Peter ordered additional cushions from Sit & Heat for Grand Café De Kogelvanger after only a few months. "Guests were waiting for a Sit & Heat seat to become available. It's the seats that are occupied first. Insane concept!"

A satisfied man

"What ultimately is my dream? Poohhh I have several... Maybe one day another business, but also definitely seeing more of the world," Peter says. "At the moment, I am completely satisfied. I love dealing with the guests. And Ellen, that's what I'm most proud of," says Peter. "Everything she does for the business, how it looks now, I owe that to her".

Sit & Heat, the energy-efficient cushion-shaped patio heater, receives an investment of €250,000. Due to these investors' confidence in Sit & Heat, Sit & Heat will have the opportunity to set up sales in the Netherlands.

''When sales of Sit & Heat take off, energy-hungry heaters will become redundant; thus, all Sit & Heat users contribute to sustainable development,'' Jorg said.

Where can you find Sit & Heat?

Sit & Heat recently started sales and its pleasant warmth can currently be experienced at several catering establishments. The first battery version of Sit & Heat will be at the Blonde Pater in Nijmegen, where the heated lounge sofas are already well received.

Sit & Heat goes into the market as broadly as possible and therefore not only operates in the hospitality, stadium and private sector markets, but also focuses on office chairs, boats and churches. To grow rapidly, Sit & Heat's team has been expanded and strengthened in terms of sales activities; another step closer to conquering half the world... the cold part!

Nationally and internationally, De Blonde Pater has very often received high marks in various championships. The Barista championships, the tastiest sandwich in the Netherlands, the Nijmegen Terrace Award and in September 2015 1st place in the Misset Koffie top 100. The cosy, approachable atmosphere and quality ensure that Café de Blonde Pater is packed every day.

Quality is in everything

"Quality is in several things," Nicky explains. "Quality is in speed, in the people working there, in all the materials used and in the products. It is always a search for the best quality at a yet attractive price". Café De Blonde Pater continues to constantly improve and innovate. This is also one of the reasons why Café De Blonde Pater chose Sit & Heat instead of traditional patio heating. The three heaters that were hanging there are now gone. A nice saving of some €3,000 a year!

"Warm buttocks....GAAAAF!"

Heaters are often left on unnecessarily

"Our business is often full inside. The terrace is then a logical extension, but it requires good heating in winter. We used to have heaters, which were burning outside to attract people to the terrace as well. A huge waste of energy and a huge waste of course". Now, only the guests at Café De Blonde Pater are heated themselves and not the empty spaces around them. "The reactions from guests are fantastic of course. When I told someone inside the other day about the warm buttocks, she responded; Meeeeen you don't! GAAAAF! Yes, people do find that superdeluxe of course".