Chalet Royal
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Founder | Kees van Gaalen |
| Defunct | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Den Bosch , Netherlands |
| Products | Fine dining |
Chalet Royal was a distinguished restaurant located in Den Bosch, Netherlands, recognized as a fine dining venue that held a Michelin star during two separate periods: from 1958 to 1976 and again between 1998 and 2011.
In 1967, it became one of the founding establishments of the Alliance Gastronomique Neerlandaise.
The restaurant was established in 1937 by Kees van Gaalen, who transformed a villa into a hotel-restaurant following the expansion of his original eatery, "Royal," situated in the Visstraat.
Throughout its initial tenure with a Michelin star, the kitchen was led by head chef Harry van Engelen. However, his successor, Toine Hermsen, was unable to retain this accolade.
Chalet Royal ceased operations in 2011 when the property owner decided to redevelop the premises. Occupying roughly 350 square meters within a building measuring about 1500 square meters, the restaurant’s footprint did not align with the new development plans. Owner and head chef Gerrit Greveling was unable to acquire the property.
After refurbishment, the site now accommodates two business ventures: Edwin Kats, a Michelin-starred chef who runs restaurant Noble with a modern international approach, and Mark Peet Visser, who displays his art collection in an additional wing.