Our Concept
Op Oost” is your conscious gastronomic destination on the Texel Wad. A place where we want to connect you with yourself and nature. Where we don't just work in season, but move with the seasons. The ecosystems and therefore the various elements of nature take a central role in everything we do. Walk with us through the different ecosystems and discover how nature shows, hears, tastes and feels.
WADDEN SEA
On the eastside of our island you will find the Texel Wadden Sea. Vast vistas in many shades of grey, framed by dreamy clouds and fresh breezes. Salty herbs and sunrise colour the Wad and the various seaweeds that are home to our shellfish. The Wadden dyke, Schorren, Utopia and Ceres...
Element of water | East
For us, the East symbolises the element water. The Wadden, a place where you remember who you are and dream about tomorrow. Where you feel like a child again, picking oysters and searching for wild salty herbs. The place where new adventures begin.
Forest & heathland
The place where you enter our island. Where the dunes change from heathland to forest. Hilly landscapes of sand and grass, the connection from East to West, Wadden Sea to North Sea. In just a few steps, enter a different world between beach, forest and heathland.
Element Earth | South
Walking through the pine forest along the crackling path, we are enchanted by the light, birdsong and scents of wood, pine cones and fallen leaves. Earthy hues decorate the path, the cracks in the trunk bring you into the moment. The transition from spring to summer is visible, palpable. It brings peace, calm and at the same time the need to take the next step.
Beach & dunes
On the other side of our island you will find our golden coast. Endless sandy beaches lined with wild dune landscapes and rolling grasslands. The tide, influenced by the moon, determines what you experience. A pier covered with seaweed and shrieking birds, looking for the fresh mussels and crabs. The shells break under your feet and dune pools full of secrets. The West harbours many faces.
Element Fire | West
The setting sun colours this moment. The day comes to an end on the other side of our island.
Meadow
The polder, fields and meadows. But certainly also the “tuunwallen”. Not created by nature, but now part of the Dutch and also Texel's traditional landscape. Wild flowers colour the edges of the fields and insects wander merrily about. The “tuunwallen” harbour many potent wild herbs. A windmill characterises the horizon, where farmers welcome their harvest.
Element Air | North
The meadow birds let us know what season is coming, the fields colour along with the cornflower, poppy and reeds. Wild herbs adorn the roadside and the authentic Texel garden walls. Get lost among the many fields and discover a whole new edible world.
OOSTORIES
Our 'Oostories' are stories from ourselves, our guests and partners and can be about anything that happens on and around our Texel based boutique hotel. Stories, “op Oost”, that is. We hope you enjoy reading them.
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"Het Kook Atelier" Nominated for Entree Award 'Best Fine Dining Concept'
"Het Kook Atelier" Nominated for Entree Award 'Best Fine Dining Concept'
What an amazing surprise! We are incredibly proud and excited to share that our restaurant, Het Kook Atelier, has been nominated for the prestigious Entree Awards in the category 'Best Fine Dining Concept'. This nomination feels like a wonderful recognition of our hard work, our vision, and above all, our passion for everything we do here at Op Oost.
The Entree Awards are awarded annually to innovative and outstanding hospitality concepts in the Netherlands. This year, we’ve made it into the top 5 in the Fine Dining category. For us, this means that we’re not only inspiring and delighting our guests but also gaining recognition from the experts in the field.
What Does the Jury Say?
Iris Kranenborg, editor-in-chief of Entree Magazine and chair of the jury, put it beautifully: "Congratulations, well deserved with this new permanent and promising location of the restaurant! My colleague Roy visited the place and "Het Kook Atelier" fits perfectly into this Fine Dining category, where we also truly look at the personal signature of the entrepreneurs of the restaurant. A well-earned spot in the top 5!"
What Are the Criteria?
The jury for the Entree Awards take more into consideration than just great food. Of course, the quality and creativity of the dishes are essential, but they also evaluate the story behind the restaurant, its design, and most importantly, the overall guest experience. "Het Kook Atelier" is our personal project, combining our love for the nature of Texel with refined dishes. We believe that every meal should be an experience – from the moment you walk in to the last taste on your plate.
The jury also considers the unique identity of a restaurant and the entrepreneurs who bring it to life. That we’ve managed to establish our distinctive culinary signature with "Het Kook Atelier" fills us with immense pride.
Exciting Times at "Op Oost"
This nomination comes at a fantastic time, as it's an exciting period for us. In addition to the Entree Awards nomination, we’ve also been nominated for 'The Best Discovery' by the We’re Smart Green Guide, and we've been listed in the Food100 – a selection of the most impactful food innovators in the Netherlands. All these amazing developments give us even more motivation to keep moving forward and continue innovating.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported us so far, and of course, to our amazing team. None of this would have been possible without them. We are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together and are eagerly looking forward to the Entree Awards ceremony!
Stay tuned for the latest news – we’ll keep you posted!
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You can also follow our latest developments through our blog, or take a regular look at "Het Kook Atelier" on our website!
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Interview with Joram Timmerman: "Taste the spring”
Interview with Joram Timmerman: "Taste the spring”
Five times a year, Chef Joram Timmerman changes his entire menu. It's quite a task, but you get used to it. Meanwhile, after running the same menu for a few months, the team genuinely looks forward to it. An interview with the chef from Kook Atelier about inspiration, his favorite dish, and how nature finds its way onto your plate.
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Press Release: ‘op Oost’ Awarded Five Hotel Stars
Press Release: ‘op Oost’ Awarded Five Hotel Stars
In the summer of 2020, they opened the doors of op Oost, comprising twelve suites, an edible garden, and the restaurant Kook Atelier. It took three years of dealing with COVID-19, but they finally completed the construction and brought their vision to life. This achievement was rewarded. “A recognition of your creativity and resilience,” said the Hotel Stars inspector.
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