Marko Karelse is chef at restaurant Villa La Ruche in Voorburg, the Netherlands. In his younger years, Marko worked as a kitchen assistant at a truckers' café in Spijkenisse. His dream was to open his own restaurant one day. During the final year of his studies, he interned at restaurant Villa La Ruche where he learned the tricks of the trade from patron-cuisinier Geo Bosma. Next, Marko worked as a chef de partie at restaurant Castellane in Rotterdam. In the end, he was invited back to Villa La Ruche by chef Bosma, who really wanted him back. Karelse accepted the offer and eventually took over the business in 2009. We asked Marko some questions about his culinary profession, his favourite dish, and much more.
Interview with Marko Karelse
