De Moerbei

De Moerbei is a fine-dining restaurant in Warmond, in the Dutch province of South Holland. The restaurant was established at approximately the same time as the opening of its original location in 1995, when Hans de Bont and his wife, Anjo de Bont, began operating it in Oegstgeest. Hans de Bont serves as owner and head chef, while Anjo de Bont is a co-owner and maître/sommelier, giving the business a closely held owner-operated structure. The restaurant initially traded from Lange Voort 11 b-e in Oegstgeest. In 2005, it moved to Warmond, where it became established as a destination for high-end dining. Its recognition in Dutch restaurant guides includes a Bib Gourmand designation from 2000 through 2003, reflecting a strong value assessment at that stage of its development. De Moerbei subsequently received one Michelin star in 2009 and has retained that distinction through the period covered by the available reference material. De Moerbei's public identity is centered on fine dining, chef-led hospitality, and an integrated dining-room and wine-service operation. The division of responsibilities between Hans de Bont's kitchen leadership and Anjo de Bont's maître and sommelier role is a defining feature of the restaurant's operating model. GaultMillau has awarded it 14 out of 20 points. The available sources do not provide a detailed menu history, specific signature dishes, ownership changes, financial information, or a standalone website, so those aspects cannot be documented reliably here.

De Moerbei was opened by Hans de Bont and Anjo de Bont at approximately the beginning of the restaurant's documented history, around 1995. The original premises were located at Lange Voort 11 b-e in Oegstgeest. From the outset, the business combined a chef-led kitchen with front-of-house and wine expertise supplied by the owners: Hans de Bont became the owner and head chef, while Anjo de Bont took responsibility as co-owner, maître, and sommelier. During its early years in Oegstgeest, De Moerbei received a Bib Gourmand from 2000 to 2003. This recognition indicated that the restaurant was regarded by the Michelin Guide as offering good food at a comparatively favorable price, and it marked an important stage in its development before its later Michelin-starred status. In 2005, De Moerbei moved from Oegstgeest to Warmond. The relocation established the restaurant at its current documented base and formed the setting for its subsequent reputation as a high-end dining destination in the Netherlands. The restaurant was awarded one Michelin star in 2009 and, according to the available reference material, has held that star continuously from 2009 to the present period covered by the source. GaultMillau has also recognized De Moerbei, awarding it a score of 14 out of 20. Together, the Michelin and GaultMillau distinctions place the restaurant within the recognized Dutch fine-dining sector. Its identity remains closely tied to its owner-operators rather than to a larger restaurant group: Hans de Bont leads the kitchen, and Anjo de Bont combines dining-room management with sommelier responsibilities. The available reference material does not identify a corporate parent, listed entity, financial results, major advertising campaigns, executive changes, legal disputes, controversies, or detailed product lines. De Moerbei is therefore best understood as an independently operated restaurant brand whose documented milestones are primarily its founding, relocation, guide recognition, and continued Michelin-starred status.

• 2009

  Received one Michelin star

  [1]De Moerbeien.wikipedia.org

  De Moerbei was awarded one Michelin star and has been documented as retaining it through the present period covered by the source.

• 2005

  Relocated to Warmond

  [1]De Moerbeien.wikipedia.org

  De Moerbei moved from its original Oegstgeest premises to Warmond, where it remains based according to the available reference.

• 2003

  Bib Gourmand period ended

  [1]De Moerbeien.wikipedia.org

  The restaurant's documented Bib Gourmand period concluded after 2003.

• 2000

  Bib Gourmand period began

  [1]De Moerbeien.wikipedia.org

  De Moerbei entered a Michelin Bib Gourmand period that continued through 2003.

• 1995

  Restaurant opened in Oegstgeest

  [1]De Moerbeien.wikipedia.org

  Hans de Bont and Anjo de Bont opened De Moerbei at its original location on Lange Voort in Oegstgeest.

Owner-operated Dutch fine dining with Michelin-starred recognition and a strong emphasis on chef-led cuisine, maître service, and wine expertise.

• Restaurant · 1995

  Fine-dining restaurant service

  De Moerbei's principal offering is an upscale restaurant experience in Warmond. The available sources identify it as a fine-dining establishment but do not publish a sufficiently detailed menu history to document specific dishes, ingredients, or named menu formats without speculation.

• Hospitality service · 1995

  Wine and sommelier service

  Wine service is an explicit part of De Moerbei's operating identity through Anjo de Bont's role as maître and sommelier. The reference material does not specify the size, regional focus, or composition of the wine selection.

• 2005

  Relocation from Oegstgeest to WarmondStrategy

  Background

  De Moerbei operated from Lange Voort 11 b-e in Oegstgeest after its opening around 1995.

  Action taken

  The owners moved the restaurant to Warmond.

  Aftermath

  Warmond became the restaurant's documented location and the base from which it maintained its fine-dining profile and Michelin-starred recognition.

  Source

1. 1De Moerbeien.wikipedia.org