De Beukenhof
| Company type | Hotel and restaurant |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Defunct | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Oegstgeest , Netherlands |
Key people | Koos van Fulpen (head chef until 1995) |
| Products | Fine dining, hotel services |
De Beukenhof was a hotel and restaurant located in Oegstgeest, Netherlands, recognized as a fine dining venue that received one or two Michelin stars intermittently from 1957 until 1995. The establishment ceased operations in 2014 following bankruptcy.
During its Michelin-starred years, the kitchen was led by head chef Koos van Fulpen, who retired in 1995.
Noteworthy occasions
In 1991, an art exhibition by biologist and artist Janneke Brinkman-Salentijn, spouse of politician Elco Brinkman, attracted prominent political figures such as Ruud Lubbers, Koos Andriessen, and Hans van Mierlo, which led to a substantial police presence.
The restaurant hosted the inaugural official unveiling of the new caviar harvest in 1997, presented by importer J. Toet.
Michelin star timeline
- 1957–1965: two stars
- 1966–1975: one star
- 1976–1980: no stars
- 1981–1983: one star
- 1984–1986: two stars
- 1987–1995: one star