Mariënhof
| Company type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fine dining |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Amersfoort , Netherlands |
Key people | Jon Sistermans (head chef) |
| Products | Fine dining cuisine |
Mariënhof was a distinguished fine dining establishment located in Amersfoort, Netherlands, which held a prestigious Michelin star from 1996 until it ceased operations in 2001. The kitchen was led by head chef Jon Sistermans.
The closure of the restaurant occurred after the ownership of the historic monastery building changed hands, transferring from the insurance firm "Amersfoortse Verzekeringen" to "Van den Tweel Horeca Groep." This new management opted to move away from the fine dining concept, resulting in Sistermans' exit and the eventual shutdown of Mariënhof.
In 2000, Mariënhof and Jon Sistermans became central figures in a significant conflict with the culinary review publication Lekker. Sistermans criticized the magazine for harming reputations unjustly, initiating the "Lekker Beest 2001" campaign alongside an advertising boycott. This pressure compelled Lekker to recruit an editor with culinary knowledge and to adopt a more balanced editorial approach.
Additionally, Sistermans held the role of culinary director at the Michelin-starred De Rôtisserie, situated within the same complex, where Mandy de Jong was appointed head chef. Despite receiving criticism from Lekker, De Rôtisserie soon secured its own Michelin star.