De Kastanjehof
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant, Hospitality |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder | Wulf Engel and Marianne Engel |
| Headquarters | Lage Vuursche , Netherlands |
Key people | Wulf Engel (former head chef and owner), Marianne Engel (former owner), Jan Schipper (chef 1967–2008), Bruno Vittali (head chef post-2008) |
| Products | Fine dining, Restaurant services |
The hotel-restaurant De Kastanjehof, situated in Lage Vuursche, Netherlands, was recognized as a fine dining venue, having been granted a Michelin star for the years 1990 and 1991.
From 2000 until 2002, the establishment was honored with a Bib Gourmand distinction.
During the period when it held the Michelin star, the head chef was Wulf Engel. In 1991, Engel transferred ownership of the restaurant to his former wife Marianne and subsequently left the business, which led to the restaurant losing its Michelin star.
De Kastanjehof is affiliated with the "Relais Restaurants" association.
Originally under the ownership of the Bleuland van Oordt family, the property was acquired in 1985 by Wulf and Marianne Engel, who secured the Michelin star during their tenure. After their separation, Wulf sold his stake to Marianne, who later transferred ownership to Hein van Oosterom. Chef Jan Schipper was a key figure in the kitchen from 1967 up until 2008. Following Schipper’s retirement, Bruno Vittali took over as head chef.