Because the most beautiful moments unfold at the dining table
Because the most beautiful moments unfold at the dining table
Because the most beautiful moments unfold at the dining table
Dining at Hof van Cleve is a sweeping experience, an immersive adventure that is present in every element of the restaurant. Every detail, no matter how seemingly small, is carefully cared for. For us, hospitality and service are as indispensable as an exquisite culinary creation. In this manner, we craft unforgettable moments for you and your party to cherish.
Belgian pride
Belgian pride
Despite our modest size, we rightly take pride in the abundance of talent our homeland has to offer. By adorning our tables with the handcrafted decorations of Pieter Stockmans, we pay tribute to our beloved hometown: the village renowned for its egg production, Kruisem.
The art on our walls, curated by Kris Martin, and the table-linen from the renowned brand Verilin proudly embody the pride of local craftsmanship. In turn, the chairs in our establishment are designed by none other than Jules Wabbes, one of the most consequential furniture designers Belgium has ever known.
That same dedication to quality and creativity is reflected in our valued partners: the refined jewelry craftsmanship of Juwelier Haesevoets, the floral artistry of Bloemist Artistic, the precision work of Matco, the helicopter transport of Toran, and the sophisticated fashion of Lost in Pablos & Isola Fashion.
With all these elements, Hof van Cleve becomes a destination that welcomes you from the very first moment and where you immediately experience the unique and exclusive atmosphere.
Sustainable, local & with respect for the product
Overlooking the lush Flemish fields, where we witness the gradual changing of seasons every day, we consider it a privilege to reside amidst such natural beauty. Our kitchen works exclusively with the most local and fresh ingredients. The game we serve comes straight from the surrounding fields, while our fish is carefully selected from the North Sea. With a profound respect for the product, we strive for minimal waste in the kitchen, ensuring that everything usable is fully utilized.
Kris Martin
For our restaurant's art installations, we have relied for twelve years on the vision of Kris Martin, who consistently puts young Belgian talent in the spotlight. This time, he surprises us with a special selection from his private collection and works by Thomas Bogaert. In this way, Martin fuses haute cuisine and visual arts into a single, total experience.
Film is in Bogaert’s DNA. His nostalgic images seem frozen in time. His works would lead you to believe that everything used to be better, and more beautiful too.
Time is also a crucial motif in Martin's oeuvre. For this exhibition, while traveling in Spain, he threw stones into the air and photographed them with his iPhone. They hang motionless in the frame. Without AI.
Together with Bogaert, he creates the illusion of stillness in an analogue way. But time ticks on. Meanwhile, the chef serves sublime transience.
Enjoy. Now. And take it with you as an indelible memory.
Tempus irreparabile fugit.