Prinses Juliana
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Valkenburg aan de Geul , Netherlands |
Key people | Andy Brauers (last executive chef) |
| Products | Fine dining, Michelin-starred cuisine |
Prinses Juliana was a distinguished fine dining establishment located in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Netherlands, which operated approximately from 1958 until its closure in 2007. Throughout its existence, it was awarded one or two Michelin stars between 1958 and 2006, highlighting its exceptional culinary quality.
The last executive chef to lead the kitchen was Andy Brauers. Beyond its gastronomic achievements, the restaurant is recognized for fostering the careers of several renowned chefs such as Cas Spijkers, Margo Reuten, Nico Boreas, Michel Lambermon, Erik van Loo, and Jeroen Granneman.
Star history
- 1958-1959: one star
- 1960-1979: two stars
- 1980: one star
- 1981-1988: two stars
- 1989-1991: one star
- 1992-1996: two stars
- 1997-2006: one star
Head chefs
- 1958-1980: Cees Preyde
- 1980-1990: Toine Hermsen
- 1990-2003: Otto Nijenhuis
- 2003-2006: Andy Brauers
After the stars
After maintaining ownership for 92 years, the Stevens family sold the restaurant in 2006. Following renovations, it reopened under the name "J," but this venture went bankrupt within seven months. In 2008, "Prinses Juliana" was revived as a collaborative hotel-restaurant project in partnership with the Academic Hospital Maastricht.