De Molen
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Jerry van der Pluijm |
| Defunct | 2014-07-10 |
| Fate | Bankruptcy |
| Headquarters | Kaatsheuvel , Netherlands |
Key people | Wouter van Laarhoven (head chef), Jerry van der Pluijm (owner and maître d'hôtel) |
| Products | Fine dining cuisine |
De Molen was a distinguished fine dining venue situated in Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands. It held a prestigious Michelin star from 2008 up until its closure in 2014. The restaurant permanently shut its doors on 10 July 2014, following bankruptcy influenced by the economic downturn and elevated operational expenses related to its location.
In 2013, De Molen earned a score of 16 out of 20 from GaultMillau. The kitchen was led by head chef Wouter van Laarhoven, while ownership and maître d'hôtel responsibilities were managed by Jerry van der Pluijm, who established the restaurant in 2000.
The dining establishment was housed within the former storage section of the historic corn mill De Couwenbergh, which was originally constructed in 1849. After undergoing several damages and extensive restorations—including an expensive renovation finalized in 1998—the mill resumed functioning before being repurposed as the restaurant's location.