Interview17 December 2021

Interview with Mathijs Jacobs

Restaurant De Beejekurf Venray Chef Mathijs Jacobs Sommelier Hanneke Verstappen Dish Lobster

Mathijs Jacobs is chef at restaurant De Beejekurf in Venray, the Netherlands. Here, Mathijs is known for his modern cooking style with a nostalgic twist. His highest priority is to buy local products and support local artisans. His culinary creativity today is influenced by the flavours he has experienced in the past.  In 2013, after working in several kitchens, Mathijs was ready for his own establishment and opened restaurant De Beejekurf. A year later, his wife Hanneke Verstappen joined the restaurant as the hostess, perfectly complementing the team. We asked Mathijs some questions about his cooking style, his favourite ingredient, and the biggest challenge in his culinary career.