Culinary Innovators 2025 - Chef Line Up

Apr 14, 2025

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • The most innovating gastronomic event in the Benelux, with culinary surprises from top chefs, bartenders and hospitality experts
  • This year’s theme: CRAFT

PRACTICAL INFORMATION 

  • This event is on invitation only and only registered people can enter. The event is sold out!
  • Date: 12 May 2025, 18h00
  • The event starts at 18h00 sharp.  Please arrive on time as you do not want to miss the beach reception! 
  • Dress code: summer chique
  • Parking: Due to modification works at Verbeke Foundation, there is another guest parking lot with shuttle service this year. Address: The Lakehouse, De Stropersstraat 71, 9191 Stekene. more information via: [email protected] 
  • Hotel partner: Hotel Reynaert (only 5 minutes by car). Book your room here

The registrations for the Culinary Innovators Awards 2025 are closed. In a few months, you will be able to participate for the awards 2026!

CHEF & FOOD LINE UP
Antwerp Experience:

Kenny Burssens (InVINcible)

Bert Jan Michielsen (The Butcher's Son)


Frédéric Chabbert (Dôme and Dôme sur Mer)

Beach Experience:
Gert De Mangeleer (Hertog Jan, Antwerp)


Ralf Berendsen (Restaurant Ralf Berendsen, Lanaken)

Yves Aerts (Amitié, Kinrooi)

Diego Salas (Lima Nikkei Izakaya)

Table Experience:
Thierry Theys (Nuance, Duffel)


Arabelle Meirlaen (Restaurant Arabelle Meirlaen, Marchin)

Terrace Experience:
Maurice De Jaeger (Sensum, Ghent)


Dessert Experience:
Julius Persoone (The Chocolate Line, Antwerp & Bruges)

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