Pablo Naranjo
I am Pablo, you may know me from my restaurant La Rana in The Hague. I was born in Extremadura, Spain, where I grew up between the vineyards of my father. I learned a lot about wine from a young age but it wasn’t until 2018 when my interest became a passion. This was around the time I moved to The Hague and started working as a dishwasher in several restaurants. I worked my way up, started importing wines from Extremadura in 2020 and eventually opened La Rana in the summer of 2022. Now I’m ready for the next step with Bodegón! Since moving to The Hague I have a strong belief that the Dutch and the Hagenezen can discover so much more of Spanish gastronomy, food and drinks. With Bodegón we are creating a space and business to bring this potential to life.
Marte Luursema
I am Marte and I was born to work in hospitality: the food, the drinks, the people and ensuring everybody enjoys their time, I love it! During and after my studies at Hotelschool The Hague I’ve had the opportunity to work for several great restaurants. I worked on the floor at Dekxels, was the head of the Foodhallen The Hague and maître at the renewed Garuda.
For years I have been developing my knowledge and skills surrounding wine and everything wine related. In 2021 I graduated from the Wijnacademie (the Dutch Wine Acadamy) as a wine expert (vinoloog). Using this knowledge and experience I organize and teach wine tastings and I help restaurants with creating their wine menu. At Bodegón I can bring together my experience, knowledge and passion to share the beauty of Spanish wines and products on a big scale.
Our Approach
Bodegón builds on the success of Bodegón Pablo, the wine business that Pablo has built up in the three years prior to Bodegón, importing and supplying Spanish wines to Horeca businesses in The Hague. With the rebranding to Bodegón and the new shop we started offering our incredible Spanish wines and delicacies to consumers too. We have good relationships with local businesses and farmers in Spain and see numerous opportunities to bring even more great products to The Netherlands. In addition, we are bringing Marte her wine courses and tastings to Bodegón and simultaneously expanding our offering of courses and tastings.
Our Philosophy & Goal
Our goal is to be a prominent importer of Spanish wine and gastronomy. We want to be known among businesses and consumers for our exceptional knowledge of Spain, distinctive product offering and exceptional client service. We want to bring together wine lovers in a community where people can meet each other, share knowledge and learnings, and celebrate their passion for wine.