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De Saffraan

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article De Saffraan, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 9 August 2025
De Saffraan
Company typePrivate
IndustryRestaurant
FounderKars van Wechem
Headquarters
Amersfoort
,
Netherlands
Key people
Kars van Wechem (owner and executive chef)
ProductsFine dining cuisine

De Saffraan is an upscale dining establishment located in Amersfoort, Netherlands, which held a prestigious Michelin star from 2010 through 2014. The venue was also rated 15 out of 20 points by GaultMillau.

The proprietor and executive chef is Kars van Wechem. This restaurant is uniquely situated on a carefully restored century-old clipper called "Hoop op Welvaart," docked at Kleine Koppel quay in Amersfoort.

Awards

  • Michelin star awarded from 2009 to 2014
  • Winner of Best Restaurant at the Proef Amersfoort culinary festival in 2009

See also