Dutch Treats are a type of social gathering where each person pays for their own expenses. The term is derived from the Dutch custom of having guests pay for their own meals when dining out. Commonly associated with Dutch Treats are three items: tulips, Edams, and Goudas. Tulips are a type of flower native to the Netherlands, Edams are a type of cheese originating in the Dutch city of Edam, and Goudas are a type of cheese named after the Dutch city of Gouda.