Hof van Cleve - Floris Van Der Veken

Floris Van Der Veken is following in the footsteps of his mentor, Peter Goossens. He has taken over this elegant welcoming farmstead and culinary landmark, whose codes he continues to uphold. As attentive as ever, Serge Sierens seamlessly supervises the front of house. A quick glance at the menus reveals the importance given to the ingredient. Corrèze lamb rules supreme in raviolis or in a medium rare saddle of lamb coated in a powerful meaty jus. This last-minute approach to dining demands painstaking attention, phenomenal knowhow and a scattering of international notes. The kitchen team attaches equal importance to a lowly leek or a noble turbot. Save room for afters, because the dessert trolley remains a highlight of this venerable establishment. It is also a pleasure to witness chef Van Der Veken’s quest for his own culinary identity.

• Floris Van Der Veken leads the kitchen, following mentor Peter Goossens at this long-standing farmstead restaurant.
• The dessert trolley remains a defining part of the experience.
• Ingredient-driven cooking, with Corrèze lamb, leek and turbot singled out as signatures.

Signature Ingredients

• Corrèze lamb: a house signature, served in dishes like ravioli and saddle with a meaty jus.
• Leek: treated with the same seriousness as the headline proteins.
• Turbot: a recurring premium fish on the menus.
• Shellfish: langoustine, lobster and king crab appear across menus and à la carte.
• Seasonal vegetables: asparagus, peas and spring greens drive the vegetable-led menu.

Menus

• Signature menu (spring): 5 courses €200, 6 courses €235.
• Field, garden & woods (vegetables, cereals, herbs): 5 courses €175, 6 courses €205.
• À la carte: dishes priced from €95 to €160, not available Friday and Saturday evenings.

Example dishes (seasonal)

• Langoustine with burrata and verbena.
• Wild seabass with green pea, dashi and whelks.
• Farm chicken with asparagus, wild garlic and morel.
• Chocolate Van Dender “Madagascar 72%” with blackcurrant, vanilla and Earl Grey.