Fred Mustert

Restaurant Fred on the Boompjes waterfront occupies one of Rotterdam's most dramatic settings — a position on the riverbank overlooking the Maas with the city's bridges and harbor in view. Mustert's classical French cooking provides a reassuring counterpoint to Rotterdam's avant-garde reputation.

Fred Mustert is the chef and owner of Restaurant Fred in Rotterdam, which holds 2 Michelin stars (since 2014, after first star in 2010). His restaurant is located on the Boompjes waterfront in The Terraced Tower. His French-inspired classical cooking is known for exceptional depth of flavor and meticulous technique.

Netherlands — trained in Dutch and French classical fine dining; developed a personal classical-contemporary style

Career

• Chef at Dutch and French fine-dining restaurants, Netherlands and France (1990s–2007)
• Owner-Chef at Restaurant Fred, Boompjes, Rotterdam (2007–present)

Mentored by French classical cuisine.