THE PLATE
Pure, unadulterated, and with product quality at the forefront. These are the culinary cornerstones of Chef Glenn Verhasselt. His cuisine brings a selection of the finest seasonal products in their purest form, with a contemporary twist.
From the open kitchen, the chef leads a young team, driven by respect and passion. Glenn has had a passion for cooking since he was young, which led him to choose training at the Ter Duinen Hotel School in Koksijde. He worked in different top restaurants both at home and abroad. Glenn absorbed, created, and transformed, laying the foundation for his own cuisine style.
The style of our chef Glenn Verhasselt has been, and continues to be, appreciated by culinary experts. He was named “First Chef of Belgium 2017” by Prosper Montagné and “Young Top Chef of Belgium 2020” by Gault&Millau. Most recently, Glenn was honoured as Gault&Maillau’s Chef of the Year 2025 — a testament to his continued pursuit of culinary excellence.
In 2020, Sir Kwinten earned its first Michelin star, followed by a second Michelin star in 2024. Today, the collaboration with sommelier Yanick forms the backbone of Restaurant Sir Kwinten. Together, they search for the perfect symbiosis between wine and dish.
Glenn Verhasselt • Chef
Flanders’ Young Top Chef 2020, Gault&Millau
Belgium’s Top Chef 2017, Prosper Montagné
Best Junior Chef 2011, Ring TV
THE GLASS
Yanick Dehandschutter knew from a young age that hospitality and especially wine would define his path. He completed his study at the hotel management school Spermalie, followed by a specialization year in beverage knowledge at Ter Groene Poorte. There, maître-sommelier José Lemahieu became a true mentor, and together they achieved several victories in prestigious wine competitions across Belgium and abroad.
Yanick refined his craft in some of Belgium’s most distinguished houses, such as Hof Van Cleve and Villa Lorraine. Through these experiences and his broad knowledge of the wine world, he developed a very personal style. At Sir Kwinten, purity and precision are as essential in the glass as they are on the plate. Respect for nature and for the winemaker’s passion are essential in Yanick’s wine selections. Elegance and finesse are always favoured over sheer power.
The perfect harmony between cuisine and wine is of utmost importance to both sommelier Yanick and chef Glenn. Through this sense of perfection and their continuous search for the essence of flavour, they wish to let their guests experience this journey.
Over the years, Yanick has received a series of Belgian sommelier awards. In 2019, he was named Sommelier of the Year by Gault&Millau.
Yanick Dehandschutter • Host & Sommelier
Sommelier Award 2024 by Michelin
Sommelier Award 2023 by Michelin
Sommelier of the Year 2019 by Gault&Millau
Sommelier of the Year 2014 by Foodprint
Best Sommelier of Belgium 2013 “Belgian Sommeliers Guild”
Young Sommelier Award of Excellence 2012
Winner “Côtes du Rhône Challenge 2006” Avignon
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