CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH STARS – THE HOME EDITION

It's almost Christmas and this year we're staying home. But rest assured, there's no reason to settle for well-done steak or limp truffle fries. MASTERS selects three star restaurants that have put together a delicious Christmas dinner box for at home. Text: Leonie Pamboer
Image: La Provence | Noble | Restaurant Fred

Provence, Driebergen

Star restaurant La Provence wants to spoil its guests with new surprising creations, taste explosions and top quality. Now that this is not (yet) possible in the restaurant, chef André van Alten has put together a fantastic caterer Christmas menu for at home. The 5-course menu is available from 24 to 27 December - collection on the same day - and consists of delicious dishes such as North Sea crab, eel with veal cheek, turbot, Wellington deer and a white chocolate Christmas ball for dessert. The menu costs €69,50 pp and can easily be expanded with matching wines, caviar, cheese board and/or friandises. You can order via the site.

Noble, Den Bosch

Given the eventful year, star restaurant Noble finds it even more important to celebrate beautiful moments with family, friends and loved ones. That is why Patron Cuisinier Edwin Kats & Chef de Cuisine Bart Klomp have carefully put together the @Home Christmas Experience. Between December 21 and 31 you can enjoy the 4-course Christmas menu consisting of hamachi, turbot with brie de meaux, entrecôte & veal brisket and an elegant dessert of mandarin, rosemary and chocolate. Don't forget to order online before December 18. The costs are €65 pp and various extras can be ordered, such as a matching wine arrangement or one of the signature dishes. There is also a culinary kids menu for the young gourmet.

Restaurant Fred, Rotterdam

Restaurant Fred received one star in 2010, followed by a second in 2014. Chef Fred Mustert's cooking style is based on classic French cuisine, but with his own no-nonsense twist. This Christmas you can enjoy Restaurant Fred at home with the Experience Box, with which you can prepare an exclusive 4-course menu yourself. The dishes are prepared as much as possible and you learn the dishes through videos finishing touches. This way you can experience 'What it takes to become a Michelin star chef'! The menu includes lobster, scallop with truffle cream, roast deer loin and Fred's famous tiramisu. The Christmas Experience Box is available between December 10 and 26, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The costs are €79 pp and the box can be combined with a wine, cheese or appetizer box.