Who is Chef Bastiaan?

Flavor is emotion. And emotion is what Chef Bastiaan Pruijssen pours into every creation. With more than 25 years of experience — 18 of those as head chef in leading restaurants both in the Netherlands and abroad — he brings a rich culinary background to Restaurant Numa at Hotel Thermen Berendonck.

His love for cooking began in childhood. At the age of fourteen, he first set foot in a professional kitchen and immediately knew: this is my path. Since then, he has never left the kitchen.

With an impressive background in renowned Michelin-starred restaurants such as Onder de Linden, Froukje State, and De Bokkepruik, Bastiaan brings a wealth of culinary experience. His passion for the craft even took him to sunny Curaçao, where he built an entirely new restaurant concept from the ground up.

Trained as a chef and mentor, with a deep-rooted affinity for wine, Bastiaan knows how to touch not only flavors but also people. He combines craftsmanship with refinement, adding a unique dimension to every culinary experience. His dishes are more than nourishment — they are a journey, a story, an invitation to slow down.

Since early 2025, Bastiaan has been the culinary heart of Hotel Thermen Berendonck. With his signature creativity, determination, and optimism, he helped build Restaurant Numa – a place where gastronomy and wellness come together. Here, everything revolves around tranquility, attention, and refined flavors that awaken the senses.

“I strive every day not just to surprise guests, but to truly move them. A dish must be in balance – just like life here at Thermen Berendonck.”