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Les Maîtres Cuisiniers de Belgique (Mastercooks of Belgium) is a professional culinary association in Belgium, founded by Pierre Romeyer.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:5″>Horeca Webzine. “« [https://horecawebzine.com/en/the-mastercooks-of-belgium-nieuwe-topchefs/ The Mastercooks of Belgium » accueillent 13 nouveaux grands chefs].” ”Horeca Webzine”, 29 May 2025.</ref> The organization brings together chefs recognized for their achievements in Belgian gastronomy,<ref name=”:0″ /><ref name=”:1″ /> including many who have earned Michelin stars or been listed in major restaurant guides.<ref name=”:0″>Carrefour Belgique. “[https://newsroom.carrefour.be/carrefour-celebre-10-ans-de-collaboration-avec-the-mastercooks-of-belgium-en-faveur-du-gout-et-de-la-qualite-de-ses-produits Carrefour célèbre 10 ans de collaboration avec The Mastercooks of Belgium en faveur du goût et de la qualité de ses produits].” ”Carrefour Newsroom”, 15 July 2024. </ref><ref name=”:1″>Centrella, Laura, and Tine Bral. ”[https://www.lireka.com/fr/pp/9782380751819-the-mastercooks-of-belgium-l-excellence-gastronomique-belge?srsltid=AfmBOopk3IRJ-mw9PSPRGp3sauvkUh2GsVZjPRO3k_n4Yg9LY11P7AzO The Mastercooks of Belgium : L’excellence gastronomique belge]”. Kennes Les 3 AS, 2022. </ref><ref name=”:2″>Banks, Martin. “[https://brussels-express.eu/the-finest-chefs-in-the-kingdom-mastercooks-of-belgium/ The Finest Chefs in the Kingdom: Mastercooks of Belgium].” ”Brussels Express”, 10 Nov. 2018.</ref> It is the largest professional chef association in Belgium and is currently led by Philippe Vanheule.<ref name=”:2” /><ref name=”:5” />
Les Maîtres Cuisiniers de Belgique (Mastercooks of Belgium) is a professional culinary association in Belgium, founded by Pierre Romeyer.<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:5″>Horeca Webzine. “« [https://horecawebzine.com/en/the-mastercooks-of-belgium-nieuwe-topchefs/ The Mastercooks of Belgium » accueillent 13 nouveaux grands chefs].” ”Horeca Webzine”, 29 May 2025.</ref> The organization brings together chefs recognized for their achievements in Belgian gastronomy,<ref name=”:1″ /><ref name=”:0″>Carrefour Belgique. “[https://newsroom.carrefour.be/carrefour-celebre-10-ans-de-collaboration-avec-the-mastercooks-of-belgium-en-faveur-du-gout-et-de-la-qualite-de-ses-produits Carrefour célèbre 10 ans de collaboration avec The Mastercooks of Belgium en faveur du goût et de la qualité de ses produits].” ”Carrefour Newsroom”, 15 July 2024. </ref> .<ref name=”:2″>Banks, Martin. “[https://brussels-express.eu/the-finest-chefs-in-the-kingdom-mastercooks-of-belgium/ The Finest Chefs in the Kingdom: Mastercooks of Belgium].” ”Brussels Express”, 10 Nov. 2018.</ref> It is the largest professional chef association in Belgium and is currently led by Philippe Vanheule.<ref name=”:” /><ref name=”:” />
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Les Maîtres Cuisiniers de Belgique (Mastercooks of Belgium) is a professional culinary association in Belgium, founded by Pierre Romeyer.[1][2] The organization brings together chefs recognized for their achievements in Belgian gastronomy,[1][3] including many who have earned Michelin stars or been listed in major restaurant guides.[4] It is the largest professional chef association in Belgium and is currently led by Philippe Vanheule.[2][4]
The association was founded in 1980 by Pierre Romeyer, together with Pierre Wynants and Jacques Deluc, after Romeyer was not accepted into the French association of master chefs.[2] They were later joined by Claude Dupont, Robert Van Duüren, and Pierrot Fonteyne, establishing what became Les Maîtres Cuisiniers de Belgique.[2]
In 2002, Pierre Romeyer was granted the title of Baron by the Belgian monarchy in recognition of his contributions to Belgian gastronomy.[5][6]Since its founding, the association has aimed to promote Belgian culinary heritage and recognize the skills and achievements of professional chefs.[7] Its presidency has included Pierrot Fonteyne, Alain Deluc, Guy Van Cauteren, Robert Van Duüren, Frank Fol, and Cédric Poncelet.[7] Philippe Vanheule has served as chairman since 2024.[2]
Les Maîtres Cuisiniers de Belgique is composed of professional chefs who are recognized for their expertise and accomplishments within Belgian gastronomy.[8] Members include individuals who have received Michelin stars or have been featured in prominent restaurant guides.[4]
The association classifies its members into six categories: Restaurant, Brasserie/Bistro, Catering (including home cooking), Specialist, Honorary, and Candidate Master Cook.[9] Membership provides chefs with professional recognition and opportunities to collaborate on culinary initiatives and events.[7]
The association collaborates with Carrefour Belgium, during which chefs evaluate selected products based on taste, texture, consistency, and appearance.[3]
It organizes L’Étoile de la Cuisine Belge, a biennial competition to support emerging Belgian chefs.[10][11]
In 2021, the association launched La Quinzaine des Jeunes, offering reduced-price menus to diners under 25 to promote Belgian gastronomy among younger audiences.[12]
In 2025, the Master Chefs organized the first “Best Artisan Chef” of the country in Brussels.[13]
The Young Masters program supports early-career chefs by providing development opportunities and visibility within the Belgian culinary sector.[14]
- ^ a b Centrella, Laura, and Tine Bral. The Mastercooks of Belgium : L’excellence gastronomique belge. Kennes Les 3 AS, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Horeca Webzine. “« The Mastercooks of Belgium » accueillent 13 nouveaux grands chefs.” Horeca Webzine, 29 May 2025.
- ^ a b Carrefour Belgique. “Carrefour célèbre 10 ans de collaboration avec The Mastercooks of Belgium en faveur du goût et de la qualité de ses produits.” Carrefour Newsroom, 15 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Banks, Martin. “The Finest Chefs in the Kingdom: Mastercooks of Belgium.” Brussels Express, 10 Nov. 2018.
- ^ Meesterkok Pierre Romeyer Overleden.” BRUZZ, 12 July 2018. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
- ^ Philippe Bidaine, “ The consecration of Pierre Romeyer ”, July 20 , 2001.
- ^ a b c “The Mastercooks of Belgium.” The Mastercooks of Belgium, mastercooks.app/en/the-mastercooks-of-belgium/, 2023.
- ^ Horeca Magazine. “Mastercooks of Belgium: The Guide 2018.” Horeca Magazine, 12 Sept. 2017.
- ^ The Brussels Magazine. “The Mastercooks of Belgium.” No. 373, Oct./Nov. 2017, p. 6–7, The Brussels Magazine.
- ^ “Les espoirs de la cuisine belge.” La Libre, 23 Sept. 2014.
- ^ “Simon Denis est la nouvelle «Étoile de la cuisine belge’.” Le Soir, 4 Nov. 2014.
- ^ Kerzmann, Régine. “Michel Preud’homme, Parrain de la nouvelle ‘Quinzaine des Jeunes’ des Mastercooks.” L‑Post, 9 Nov. 2021.
- ^ Le « Meilleur Artisan‑Cuisinier de Belgique » …Les 7 Fontaines d’Awenne (Saint‑Hubert) à l’honneur à Bruxelles !. Ardenne Web, 12 Oct. 2008, Nov. 2025.
- ^ La Libre. “Nouvelle génération en cuisine : voici 16 jeunes chefs belges à connaître.” La Libre, 25 May 2018.
