François Geurds

FG occupies a beautiful Art Nouveau town house in central Rotterdam, a striking contrast to the city's modernist skyline. Geurds's laboratory approach — FG Food Labs runs parallel to the restaurant — means his cooking is constantly evolving, using techniques borrowed from chemistry and physics to create unexpected textures and flavors.

François Geurds, born 1975 in Eindhoven, is a pioneering Dutch chef and owner of FG Restaurant in Rotterdam, which has held 2 Michelin stars since 2014. He is recognized for innovative molecular and avant-garde techniques applied to Dutch and international ingredients, and also runs FG Food Labs.

Eindhoven, Netherlands — trained in classical Dutch and French cuisine; developed molecular gastronomy techniques

Career

• Chef at Dutch and French Michelin-starred restaurants, Netherlands and France (1995–2008)
• Owner-Chef at FG Restaurant, Rotterdam, Netherlands (2008–present)

Mentored by Dutch and French fine-dining masters.