Paul van Waarden (chef)
Paul van Waarden | |
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| Born | Haarlem, Netherlands |
| Occupation | Executive chef |
| Known for | Leadership at the Michelin-starred restaurant Paul van Waarden |
Paul van Waarden is a renowned Dutch executive chef, best known for his leadership at the Michelin-starred dining venue Paul van Waarden.
Originating from Haarlem and having spent his formative years in Lisse, Huizen, and Goes, Van Waarden pursued his culinary education at a vocational institution located in Goes. His professional development included apprenticeships at Oudt Leyden, a year under Cees Helder at Parkheuvel, and eighteen months with Henk Savelberg at Vreugd en Rust, before assuming the role of head chef at Seinpost.
Restaurants
Van Waarden inaugurated De keuken van Waarden in Wassenaar in 1998, which was subsequently moved to Rijswijk and rebranded as Paul van Waarden. The restaurant faced a major challenge when it lost its Michelin star in 2013, leading to efforts to engage with Michelin representatives. To preempt formal insolvency proceedings, the establishment ceased operations abruptly on 21 March 2013.
In 2009, together with business associate René Michielsen, Van Waarden launched Restaurant At Sea in Scheveningen. After the closure of Paul van Waarden, At Sea filed for bankruptcy in 2013 but was soon acquired by new proprietors Rob Leusink and Paul Corten—who was already collaborating with Van Waarden—and reopened by mid-April 2013. Both Michielsen and Van Waarden continue their involvement with the restaurant.
In 2012, Van Waarden partnered with Henk Au, John Chau, and Paul Corten to establish De Keuken Van Waarden Azië in Rijswijk.
Awards
- Awarded one Michelin star from 2002 through 2012
Books
- 2007: Nieuw Nederlands Kookboek (in Dutch)
- 2008: Modern Dutch Cuisine (in English)