Martijn Kajuiter
Martijn Kajuiter | |
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| Born | 1974 Groningen, Netherlands |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | Michelin star at Cliff House Hotel |
Martijn Kajuiter (born 1974 in Groningen, Netherlands) is a renowned Dutch chef who has earned a Michelin star as the head chef at the Cliff House Hotel located in Ardmore, County Waterford.
Kajuiter’s journey in the culinary world began at a young age, inspired by his family’s involvement in the restaurant business. At 17, in 1991, he commenced his professional training at Les Quatre Canetons under the guidance of chef Wynand Vogel. In pursuit of broadening his expertise, he relocated to London in 1995 and gained experience at several esteemed venues such as L'Ortolan working with John Burton Race, Waterside Inn alongside Michel Roux, La Tante Claire under Pierre Koffmann, and The Restaurant Marco Pierre White with Marco Pierre White.
He made his way back to Les Quatre Canetons in 1998 before taking on the role of head chef at restaurant Kwekerij de Kas in Amsterdam in 2000.
In 2007, Kajuiter assumed the position of executive chef at the Cliff House Hotel, where he was responsible for the Food and Beverage department and led the hotel's principal dining venue, The House. His stewardship resulted in the restaurant being awarded a Michelin star in 2010, merely two years after the hotel reopened.
Following his tenure at the Cliff House Hotel, he accepted a role at Wshs Weeshuis Hotel situated in Gouda, Netherlands.
Awards
- Good Food Award 2008 – Best of the South
- Georgina Campbell's "Newcomer of the Year 2009"
- Michelin Star from 2010 to present
- 3 AA Rosettes for 2011/2012
- 4 AA Rosettes spanning 2013–2017
Books
- Cliff House Hotel: The Cookbook (2009)
- Lets Go Disco - 1 year at The House Restaurant (2012)