De Hoefslag
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1920 |
| Headquarters | Bosch en Duin , Netherlands |
Key people | Karl van Baggem (head chef) |
| Products | Fine dining, French cuisine |
De Hoefslag is an upscale dining establishment located in Bosch en Duin, Netherlands, with origins dating back to 1920. The restaurant was awarded a single Michelin star during the periods 1979-1980, 1987-2005, and again from 2009 until it lost the distinction in 2019 after a change in head chef and extensive refurbishments. Between 1981 and 1986, it proudly held two Michelin stars.
Overview
In 2013, the restaurant received a score of 14.0 out of 20 from GaultMillau. De Hoefslag is affiliated with Les Patrons Cuisiniers. The present head chef is Karl van Baggem. Former culinary leaders include Andrès Delpeut (2007), Marc van Gulick (2006-2007), Niels van Halen (2002-2006), André van Doorn (1985-2001), Wulf Engel (1981-1985), and Gerard Fagel (circa 1975-1989).
The establishment was initially called "Huize Bosch en Duin" and functioned as a coach stop and garden eatery before being renamed "Huize De Hoefslag" in 1920. The Fagel siblings—Martin, who managed the business side, and Gerard, who directed the kitchen—transformed it into its modern incarnation. In 1989, Gerard Fagel was fatally attacked during a robbery; following this event, Martin sold the restaurant and moved to France.
In 2007, De Hoefslag allocated around €600,000 towards upgrading its kitchen facilities, which included acquiring a new 1500-kilogram Molteni stove.
Michelin stars
- 1979-1980: one star
- 1981-1986: two stars
- 1987-2005: one star
- 2006-2008: no stars
- 2009–2019: one star