Walking or seated
Corporate event
An event for your employees, or a day to put loyal clients in the spotlight? A fine dining lunch or dinner helps you get there.
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Feeling MagazineSelected among Belgium's best caterers
French-Belgian cuisineContemporary, with Asian influences
Michelin-trainedYves Mattagne · Roger Souvereyns
9.5 / 10 on Salino100% recommended by organisers
The man with the plan
From De Lekkerbek to d.ish
“Blood will out.”
— Dirk Luijts, founder of d.ish
Dirk may be an industrial engineer by training, but cooking has been in his blood from the start.
Cooking runs in the family: in the 1970s and 80s his grandfather ran his own butcher shop and delicatessen, “De Lekkerbek” in Berchem. Dirk first took a different road — after five years as an industrial engineer he threw himself into the culinary world: first importing wines from around the globe, and training as a chef at PIVA Antwerp along the way.
After ten years in wine he founded d.ish and sharpened his style as a freelance chef for names such as Yves Mattagne and Roger Souvereyns. Today d.ish serves contemporary French-Belgian cuisine with Asian influences, from the cooking atelier in Emblem near Antwerp.
Corporate events and private celebrations for up to five hundred guests, with most of the work between fifty and two hundred. A tasting menu for ten at the table works just as well: the same kitchen, the same attention on every plate.
De Lekkerbek, Berchem
1970s-80sHis grandfather's butcher shop and delicatessen — where the family's culinary story begins.
Engineer turns wine expert
5 years engineering · 10 years wine importingImporting wines from around the world while training as a chef at PIVA Antwerp.
The starred years
Freelance chefThree years cooking for Yves Mattagne, Roger Souvereyns and other major names.
d.ish
Today · Emblem (Antwerp)His own culinary signature — selected by Feeling Magazine among Belgium's best caterers.
Fine dining catering
Every occasion deserves star quality
Corporate events and team building, weddings, communions and birthdays, or a chef who comes to cook at your home. From twelve guests at one table to five hundred at an event — the same kitchen, the same finish on every plate.
Reception · dinner · party
Wedding
The day of your life deserves catering to match. A reception with fine dining canapés, followed by a refined lunch or dinner.
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Children’s menu included
Communion
One of the most important days in a child’s youth. We spoil you with fine dining, with an adapted menu for the children.
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At a venue or at your home
Birthday party
An unforgettable culinary experience, built entirely around the person celebrating.
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B2B & team building
Workshops
Cooking together creates a surprisingly good dynamic — a hit with employees and clients alike.
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Michelin standards at home
Home cooking
A fine dining dinner at your table, from ten guests upwards. Built entirely around your wishes and budget, with no washing up afterwards.
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Partner venues with character
An overview of the venues where you can book d.ish for the catering. Request a quote with no obligation.
Puurs
Wijndomein Valke Vleug
An experience in a vineyard with standing — tasting between the vines.
Steenokkerzeel
Chateau D'Eau
Your event in the sky — meetings and celebrations with a sweeping view.
Ranst
Sanguisorba
Fine dining in an oasis of fresh herbs — green, fragrant and intimate.
Ranst
Fabriek 61
A unique, intimate event venue in a former praline factory.
Antwerpen
De Serre
A unique green event venue in the heart of Antwerp.
Kontich
Fortuin
Fine dining celebrations in a fully renovated historic venue just outside Antwerp.
Our responsibility
Cooking with respect for tomorrow
At d.ish everything starts with flavour — and flavour starts with honest, fresh produce from nearby. Sustainability is not a side note for us but a way of working you can taste on the plate.
Local organic growers, fresh seasonal produce
We work with seasonal, organic ingredients from local growers such as Groenlof and Volle Grond wherever we can. Fresh herbs and vegetables come straight from organic gardeners nearby, and we source our fish and meat only from suppliers who share the same commitment to quality and provenance.
Our own sourdough bread
During the pandemic we began working with sourdough, and we never stopped. The bread that reaches your guests' table is baked by us — with Label Rouge flour from Foricher, the T80, for maximum flavour. From starter to loaf takes us twenty-four hours. That time cannot be shortened, and you can taste it.
A 20,000-watt solar roof
A large part of our business runs on renewable energy we generate ourselves. Our solar roof has a capacity of 20,000 watts and supplies the atelier with clean power — from the cold store to the kitchen. This photo was taken while the roof was being installed.
A glimpse of our work
What lands on the plate
Reviews
Our best ambassadors? Happy clients.
Reviews are shown in the original Dutch, exactly as our clients wrote them.
★★★★★
“Uitstekende communicatie. Lekker eten en volledig stressloos — ze namen alles uit handen. Zeer vriendelijk en adequaat personeel. Een echte aanrader! We hebben dankzij hen volledig kunnen genieten van ons feest.”
★★★★★
“Exceptioneel! De communicatie was supergoed, snelle offerte, top organisatie, superprofessioneel. Het eten was hemels en iedereen was super enthousiast! Dikke merci en zeker tot een volgende keer!”
★★★★★
“Vlotte communicatie, ruim op tijd voor de start, heel vriendelijke kok, behulpzaam en attent. Alles werd netjes opgeruimd.”
Practical
Frequently asked questions
Where does d.ish cater?
d.ish works throughout Belgium and, on request, in the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Our atelier is in Emblem (Ranst), just outside Antwerp. For venues more than an hour away we charge a travel fee, always stated in the quote in advance.
For how many guests can I book d.ish?
From a dinner for ten to events for five hundred guests, with most of our work between fifty and two hundred. Tell us the number and the format and we will say straight away whether your date works.
Is there a minimum budget?
There is no hard minimum, but for a full fine dining menu with service the starting point is around € 65 per person, excluding drinks. You can indicate a budget range in the request form and we will build a realistic proposal around it.
I don't have a venue — can d.ish arrange one?
Yes. We work with thirteen partner venues across Flanders, from a vineyard to a former praline factory. You will find them on the Venues page. We put you in touch and coordinate everything.
What kind of cuisine does d.ish serve?
Contemporary French-Belgian cuisine with Asian influences. We work with seasonal, organic ingredients from local growers wherever possible. Vegetarian menus, allergies and dietary requirements are included in the proposal as standard.
Contact
Let's season your perfect moment
Would you like more information or a quote with no obligation? Get in touch with Dirk and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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