Culinary · Freelance · Consultation

From Michelin Stars To Open Water

After years in top kitchens and running his own restaurant, Glenn traded the brigade for freedom. Today he brings that same relentless standard to private dinners, event catering, and helping new restaurants build something worth coming back for.
Extra Hands in the Kitchen
Running a busy service and need reliable backup? Glenn steps in where you need him — a few hours, a full shift, or a hectic weekend. Michelin-trained, fast to adapt, zero drama. Just good food, done right.
Event Catering
From wakeboard competitions to corporate events — food that matches the energy.
Restaurant Consultation
Menu development, kitchen logistics and concept strategy for new openings.
Career Timeline
15 years across Belgium's finest kitchens — from three-star brigades to his own acclaimed restaurant.
2011
Graduation
Hotel School
Spermalie
Bruges · Belgium
Graduated with distinction from one of Belgium's most respected culinary schools. Foundation in classical French technique and kitchen discipline.
Classical FrenchFoundation
2011–13
Chef de Partie
Hof van Cleve ✦✦✦
Kruisem · Belgium
Three Michelin Stars
Trained across all kitchen stations in one of Belgium's most celebrated three-star restaurants. Ended as responsible for garnish and hot station. Gained deep insight into fine dining operations and high-pressure service at the very highest level.
✦✦✦ MichelinFine DiningHot Station
2013–14
Chef de Partie
Restaurant
Vrijmoed ✦✦
Gent · Belgium
Two Michelin Stars
Responsible for starters and desserts. Worked directly with the head chef on menu evolution and seasonal concept development.
✦✦ MichelinPastryMenu Dev
2015
Sous-Chef
Atelier
Ducheyne
Belgium
Private dining and exclusive catering. Refined approach to intimate, high-end dining experiences for discerning clients.
Private DiningCatering
2015–20
Chef & Owner
La Guera
Knokke · Belgium
Gault Millau 13/20 · 2018 & 2019
Founded and operated his own restaurant in Knokke. Managed daily operations, menu creation, and team supervision. Achieved 13/20 in Gault Millau in both 2018 and 2019. Known for unique food concepts and a strong local following that made La Guera one of Knokke's most talked-about addresses.
Gault Millau 13/20OwnerKnokke
2020
Boulangerie
Henri
Belgium
Assisted in the start-up of an artisan bakery. Concept development and early operational support to get the business off the ground.
ConsultingStart-up
2021
Onism
Tapas Bar
Belgium
Supported concept development, menu building, and operational structure over 8 months. Helped shape the identity and kitchen flow of the new opening.
ConsultingConcept
2024
Restaurant
Carrelloo
Belgium
Intensive 3-month project resulting in a complete transformation — restructured kitchen operations and revamped the full Mexican-inspired menu from the ground up.
RestructureMenu Revamp
2025–26
Roka
Knokke · Belgium
Focused on system updates, staff training, and new recipe development. Bringing fresh energy and structure to an established kitchen.
TrainingRecipe Dev
2020–
Freelance Chef &
Culinary Consultant
The World
Specializing in restaurant startups, kitchen organization, and menu development. Collaborated with multiple restaurant openings and rebranding projects across Europe.
ConsultingStartupsInternational
Let's Cook Something.
Available for private dinners, events and consultations across Belgium and beyond.
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