A tasteful look behind the scenes

Lunch or dinner at the highest level while visiting the fair at the same time? It is possible in December at MASTERS EXPO, where the greatest Michelin chefs in the Netherlands come together in Restaurant M*. This year, André Gerrits, Jermain de Rozario, Nelson Tanate, Roy Eijkelkamp and Tom & Edwin Vinke will also make an appearance to surprise guests with their culinary highlights. But what keeps these chefs busy when they are not in the kitchen? MASTERS takes a tasteful look behind the scenes.

Lunch or dinner at the highest level and visit the trade fair at the same time? It is possible in December at MASTERS EXPO, where the greatest Michelin chefs in the Netherlands come together in Restaurant M*. This year, André Gerrits, Jermain de Rozario, Nelson Tanate, Roy Eijkelkamp and Tom & Edwin Vinke will also make an appearance to surprise guests with their culinary highlights. But what keeps these chefs busy when they are not in the kitchen? MASTERS gets a tasteful look behind the scenes.

André Gerrits | 't Amsterdammertje * 

Signature dish

Too many to mention, but if I really have to choose: pigeon en croûte, and for dessert the yoghurt soufflé.

Restaurant

It all depends on what I feel like doing that day, but right now Tribeca in Heeze is the first place that comes to mind.

Hotel

I really like small boutique hotels.

Wine

I love a good Meursault!

Cooking for…

Unfortunately that is no longer possible, but I would have loved to cook for my father one more time.

André Gerrits will be in the kitchen of Restaurant M* on Friday, December 13. Reserve your place at the table here.

Jermain de Rozario | De Rozario  

Signature dish

Lotus from tomato.

Restaurant

Reverie in Veldhoven.

Hotel

Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam.

Wine

White: rich, floral, and with round flavors, like Condrieu.
Red: power and body over elegance.

Cooking for

Entrance: Sergio Herman, main course: Kanye West, dessert: Scarlett Johansson…

Jermain de Rozario will be in the kitchen of Restaurant M* on Thursday, December 12. Reserve your place at the table here.

Nelson Tanate | De Liberije ****

Signature dish

Foie gras, North Sea shrimp, tomato.

Restaurant

Taste of Culture in Amsterdam.

Hotel

Hotel Jakarta Amsterdam.

Wine

Champagne

Cooking for…

The Moluccan president.

Nelson Tanate will be in the kitchen of Restaurant M* on Thursday, December 12. Reserve your place at the table here.

Roy Eijkelkamp | De Bokkedoorns **

Signature dish

North Sea crab with imperial caviar, cream and celeriac ice cream with champagne vinaigrette.

Restaurant

Burnt Ends in Singapore.

Hotel

Mondrian in Singapore was an amazing experience last summer.

Wine

Preferably something from Burgundy, such as a nice Meursault or Montrachet.

Cooking for…

Demjen Ferenc, a Hungarian musician. And if it were still possible, for my great example Cas Spijkers.

Roy Eijkelkamp will be in the kitchen of Restaurant M* on Saturday, December 14. Reserve your place at the table here.

Edwin Vinke | De Kromme Watergang * 

Signature dish

Free-range chicken with cockles, carrot, lemongrass and ginger.

Restaurant

Omakase by Walt in Ibiza.

Hotel

At Jef's on Texel.

Wine

Vegetarian Sicily.

Cooking for…

The Rolling Stones.

Edwin and Tom Vinke will be in the kitchen of Restaurant M* on Saturday, December 14. Reserve your place at the table here.