Valerie Jongeneel

Hotelier & Forager
Owner of Boutique Hotel Op Oost

Bearleader in Foraging

About Valerie

Bearleader in | Foraging

Home town | Texel

About | Together with Joram Timmerman, Valerie is the owner of a historic orchard and Op Oost: a boutique hotel with twelve farm-chique green key suites. The hotel’s restaurant, ‘Het Kook Atelier’, specializes in a menu ‘Served by Nature’.

Profession | Hotelier and Forager at Boutique Hotel Op Oost

Achievements | Het Kookatelier has received positive recommendations in the Michelin Guide and 14 points in the Gault & Millau. They are ranked on the prestigious Dutch eating guide Lekker500. Most importantly, they also received 4 out of 5 points in the sustainable ‘We’re Smart Green Guide’. Valerie has been listed as one of the top50 of food game-changers in The Netherlands, and Op Oost has a Green Key Gold certificate and is part of the Small Luxury Hotels Considerate Collection.

Instagram | @valeriejongeneel @opoosttexel @kook.atelier.texel

Linkedin | Valerie Jongeneel

Guides by Valerie Jongeneel

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Relax With Great Food and Grass-topped Dunes | Texel
Relax With Great Food and Grass-topped Dunes | Texel

GUIDE | Visit the magical Waelde Garden | Hotel Op Oost

Embrace the serenity and beauty of the Dutch island of Texel and be guided by Hotel Op Oost’s owner Valerie Jongeneel. Follow her into the Texel’ wilderness, find edible food, and taste the island.

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