Before the brothers Fagel founded the present restaurant, the building had already a history as public place. Originally named "Huize Bosch en Duin", it was a stopping point for coaches and a garden restaurant. In 1920 the name was changed into "Huize De Hoefslag".[11]
De Hoefslag was once exploited by the brothers Fagel. Martin Fagel took care of the commercial side, while Gerard Fagel took care of the kitchen. Gerard was murdered 9 June 1989, during a burglary in his apartment above the restaurant.[12] After the murder Martin sold the restaurant and left for France.[13]
During renovations in 2007, De Hoefslag renewed the kitchen for around €600,000. This included a new Moltenistove weighing 1500 kilos.[4]
^van der Reijden, Demian (19 May 2009). "Karl van Baggem stapt in De Hoefslag" [Karl van Baggem steps in De Hoefslag]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 July 2014. (subscription required)
^ abvan der Reijden, Demian (6 August 2007). "Hoefslag krijgt keuken van € 600.000" [Hoefslag get kitchen of € 600.000]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 July 2014. (subscription required)
^Kok, Richard (23 October 2007). "Delpeut wordt rechterhand van Ron Blaauw" [Delpeut becomes right hand of Ron Blaauw]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 July 2014. (subscription required)
^ abKok, Richard (13 December 2005). "Marc van Gulick naar De Hoefslag" [Marc van Gulick to De Hoefslag]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 July 2014. (subscription required)
^Kok, Richard (6 December 2006). "Van Gulick terug naar Lauswolt" [Van Gulick back to Lauswolt]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 July 2014. (subscription required)
^Hendriks, Patrick (9 May 2003). "Hoefslag onder Hampshirevlag" [Hoefslag under flag Hampshire]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 20 July 2014. (subscription required)