Katseveer
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Founder | Nico Van der Wolff |
| Headquarters | Wilhelminadorp , Netherlands |
Key people | Rutger van der Weel (executive chef and owner) |
| Products | Fine dining cuisine |
Katseveer is a restaurant located in Wilhelminadorp, Netherlands. This fine dining venue was distinguished with one Michelin star from 2006 until 2023, when the star was withdrawn following a change in ownership.
The establishment received a score of 16 out of 20 from GaultMillau.
The executive chef leading the kitchen is Rutger van der Weel.
Since December 2011, Katseveer has been affiliated with the Alliance Gastronomique Néerlandaise.
In 2011, the historic ferry house underwent significant refurbishment, which expanded its seating capacity from 28 to 42 guests. The redesign reoriented the dining area to overlook the Oosterschelde and included a modern upgrade of the kitchen facilities. During this renovation, the restaurant temporarily moved to the former premises of 't Veerhuis in Wolphaartsdijk. Due to its position within critical sea defense infrastructure, the renovation plan required authorization from the local water board.
History
Originally, the building functioned as a ferry house serving several routes, such as those to Kortgene and Zierikzee, and also operated as a tavern. The ferry services diminished after the construction of the Delta Works. The route to Kortgene was discontinued in 1960 following the opening of the Zandkreekdam connecting Noord-Beveland and Zuid-Beveland. Ferry operations ended completely in 1965 when the Zeeland Bridge was inaugurated, offering direct automobile access between Middelburg, Zuid-Beveland, and Zierikzee, Schouwen-Duiveland.
Following the cessation of ferry services, the building transitioned from tavern use to a restaurant. In 1969, owner Nico Van der Wolff transformed it into a bistro. After 1996, under new ownership by Erik van Dalen, it was upgraded to a fine dining restaurant. Rutger and Jessica van der Weel took over ownership in 2003 and acquired the property itself in 2008.