(London) and Moosewood (Ithaca, New York). "Cooking involves a deep respect for ingredients. Simplicity and flavour - that's what De Kas is all about."

Tessa Townsend:
host:
Tessa has worked for De Kas since she graduated from the Dutch Hotelschool in 2005: "I really enjoy to create a warm welcome to all our guests."  

Do you feel enthusiastic about our company? We're always willing to find out if your ideas match our own, so if you're interested in working at De Kas, call us on +31 20 462 45 62 or send an email to info@restaurantdekas.nl

Gert-Jan Hageman
owner and vegetable grower:
In 1993, as chef at Vermeer in Amsterdam, Gert Jan earned the restaurant a Michelin star. Two years later, he took a five-year sabbatical to realise his dream 'De Kas'.
Now he is the owner of the Kas and the head grower of the nursery."I feel lucky to be the creator of a restaurant-nursery partnership. Our farmland is the basis for everything we do."

Ronald Kunis & Bas Wiegel
executive chef & head chef:
Prior to De Kas, they worked in highly respected restaurants The River Café