Frouckje State
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1976 |
| Headquarters | Ryptsjerk , Netherlands |
Key people | Thom van der Heide (owner and Maître d'hôtel), Gilbert van der Heide (head chef) |
| Products | Fine dining cuisine |
Frouckje State is an upscale dining venue situated in Ryptsjerk, Netherlands. It was distinguished with a Michelin star for the period spanning 2009 to 2013 and earned a Bib Gourmand accolade between 2006 and 2008. The establishment was also rated 15 out of 20 points by GaultMillau.
Since 2006, the kitchen has been under the direction of head chef Gilbert van der Heide, who took over from René Vaartjes.
Originally founded in 1976 as a combination of event space and restaurant, Frouckje State experienced multiple changes in ownership before being purchased in 2003 by Thom van der Heide and Johan Oordijk. They redefined the venue into a fine dining restaurant. In 2010, Oordijk sold his stake to Thom van der Heide, the Maître d'hôtel, who remains at the helm of the operation.