Twentsche Hoeve
| Company type | Restaurant |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Fine dining |
| Founder | Barth Brandt and Els Brandt |
| Defunct | 1991 |
| Fate | Sold due to owner's illness |
| Headquarters | Enter , Netherlands |
Key people | Barth Brandt (head chef), Els Brandt |
| Products | Fine dining cuisine |
Twentsche Hoeve was a distinguished fine dining establishment located in Enter, Netherlands, which earned one or two Michelin stars during the period from 1974 to 1988.
The restaurant was under the direction of head chef Barth Brandt, who, alongside his wife Els, operated the venue for a quarter of a century. Due to Brandt’s battle with multiple sclerosis, they decided to sell the business in 1991 as continuing management became impractical.
Despite facing major setbacks, including two devastating fires in 1969 and 1980, Twentsche Hoeve managed to reopen after each incident. Ultimately, ownership transferred to Toon Rumpthorst in 1991.
Star history
- 1974-1975: two stars
- 1976-1980: one star
- 1981-1982: no stars (fire-related closure)
- 1983-1988: one star