No one eats herring like the Dutch and you’ll quickly get to know the Dutch way of eating maatjesharing, or soused herring. The fish is lightly salted, mildly brined but never cooked by heat. To do it like the locals do, hold the fish by the tail high in the air, then tilt your head back and eat the whole tasty lot in one go.

If you’re on the hunt for dessert, the Netherlands is the place to be. One of our favourite treats is the stroopwafel, a sweet waffle made from two thin layers of baked dough. Once you bite in, you’ll find a heavenly dollop of caramel syrup in the middle. Buy them fresh from the market or take a few home… we’re sure you won’t stop at one.

These delicious deep-fried balls are made from meat roux cooked in a rich beef stock of onion, nutmeg, salt and pepper. They’re crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside and best washed down with a beer at a local cafe. Do as the locals do and dip them in the classic tangy mustard, but be warned - they’re highly addictive.