Margo Reuten

Margo Reuten
Bornc. 1966 (age 57–58)
Maasbracht
NationalityDutch
Occupation(s)owner and head chef Da Vinci (1993-present)

sous chef Der Bloasbalg (1992-1993)
sous chef Toine Hermsen (1990-1992)
chef de partie De Swaen (1987-1990)

apprentice chef Prinses Juliana (1983-1987)
Employerself-employed
Known forMichelin starred Da Vinci
SpousePetro Kools

Margo Reuten (Maasbracht, c. 1966) is a Dutch head chef, known for her cooking in the Michelin starred restaurant Da Vinci. From 2009 till 2018, she was the only female head chef in the Netherlands holding two Michelin stars.[1][2]

Reuten describes her cooking style as "classic French" and "loyal to the region". For her classic dishes she uses as much as possible locally sourced ingredients.[3]

Career

Restaurant Da Vinci was opened in 1993. It carries one Michelin star since 1999 and two from 2009 till 2018.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

Before Reuten opened restaurant Da Vinci, she had already a lot of experience on high culinary level. She worked as sous chef in restaurant Der Bloasbalg, at that moment bestowed with a Michelin star. Other restaurants where she worked and trained were Toine Hermsen (sous chef), De Swaen (chef de partie) and Prinses Juliana (apprentice chef).[11]

Personal life

Reuten was raised in Maasbracht and is married to Petro Kools.[12][13]

Awards

Published books

Together with Petro Kools:[18]

  • 2003: Proeven van Bekwaamheid (Eng.: Tasting Ability)
  • 2010: Proeven van Bekwaamheid Special Edition (Eng.: Tasting Ability Special Edition)

References

  1. ^ (in Dutch) Eerste vrouwelijke SVH Meesterkok, eerste vrouw met twee sterren Archived 2015-03-07 at archive.today
  2. ^ (in Dutch) >Vervallen Michelinsterren 2018 - Misset Horeca
  3. ^ (in Dutch) The art of living kijkt in de keuken bij... Margo Reuten, Chef-kok/Grand Chef Restaurant Da Vinci ** Maasbracht
  4. ^ Brandligt, Vivie (30 March 2012). "Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 1997 t/m 2000" [Historical overview Michelin stars 1997-2000]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  5. ^ Brandligt, Vivie (30 March 2012). "Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 2001 t/m 2005" [Historical overview Michelin stars 2001-2005]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Archived from the original on November 16, 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  6. ^ Brandligt, Vivie (1 May 2012). "Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 2006 t/m 2011" [Historical overview Michelin stars 2006-2011]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Archived from the original on October 15, 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  7. ^ Brandligt, Vivie (30 November 2012). "Historisch overzicht Michelinsterren 2012 - 2013" [Historic overview Michelin stars 2012-2013]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 June 2014. (subscription required)
  8. ^ (in Dutch)Alle 2014 Michelin sterren in een overzicht Archived 2015-06-25 at the Wayback Machine
  9. ^ Brandligt, Vivie (17 November 2014). "Michelin 2015: Totale sterrenoverzicht" [Michelin 2015: Total star overview]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 17 November 2014. (subscription required)
  10. ^ (in Dutch) >Vervallen Michelinsterren 2018 - Misset Horeca
  11. ^ Kruijssen, Willemijn (1 October 2009). "De loopbaan van sterrenkok Margo Reuten" [The career of star chef Margo Reuten]. Intermediair (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  12. ^ Kruijssen, Willemijn (1 October 2009). "De loopbaan van sterrenkok Margo Reuten" [The career of star chef Margo Reuten]. Intermediair (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  13. ^ (in Dutch) Eerste vrouwelijke SVH Meesterkok, eerste vrouw met twee sterren Archived 2015-03-07 at archive.today
  14. ^ (in Dutch) Eerste vrouwelijke SVH Meesterkok, eerste vrouw met twee sterren Archived 2015-03-07 at archive.today
  15. ^ (in Dutch) Chef-kok Margo Reuten ereburger Maasgouw
  16. ^ (in Dutch) Eerste vrouwelijke SVH Meesterkok, eerste vrouw met twee sterren Archived 2015-03-07 at archive.today
  17. ^ Schreuders, Astrid (20 November 2012). "Margo Reuten Da Vinci benoemd tot Grand Chef" [Margo Reuten Da Vinci appointed Grand Chef]. alletoprestaurants.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 March 2015.
  18. ^ Roemaat, Bianca (18 January 2010). "Da Vinci brengt speciaal boek uit" [da Vinci publishes special book]. Misset Horeca (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 March 2015. (subscription required)