Welkom
Welcome to Zeeland, a land of dykes where nature is still untouched. For that alone you’ll never want to leave. As someone born and bred in Zeeland, our sea-shaped landscape of polders, dunes and North Sea still moves me today. For me, my wife and our team, it is a great honour to welcome you in our restaurant and offer you our creativity and hospitability. As a team, we are very keen to share with you our love for all that grows and flourishes in Zeeland.
Edwin & Blanche Vinke and the whole team at Kromme Watergang
The first time I heard about a former school that was up for sale on the Slijkplaat some twenty-five years ago, my heart didn’t skip a beat. I didn’t know the area and it didn’t mean much to me. Still, my curiosity got the better of me. When I went to take a look at the place, without expectations, I was amazed at what I found there. Through the large iron-framed windows, I caught a glimpse of an empty room with colonnades running on each side. This discovery gave me goosebumps. I knew right away that this could be the place I was looking for. This is where I wanted to fuse together the Zeeland-Flemish landscape, the excellent produce from the region and my cooking. We welcomed guests in our restaurant for the first time on March 11, 1993; I remember it well. Like with any other venture, the early years were crucial. Besides cooking and pampering our guests, we did everything ourselves: washing the dishes, cleaning, painting, masonry, carpentry and gardening. We went through fire and water for our restaurant. My wife Blanche and I have successfully pursued our path to more refinement. We still believe that having been recognised with two Michelin stars for our efforts is the crowning glory of our hard work. Now, in 2019, bolstered by a significantly bigger team, we are ready to immerse our guests in an unforgettable experience, offering them even more comfort and service. From our suppliers, employees, trainees and loyal guests to the ceramist who created our custom serving dishes: we are deeply grateful to everyone who has been involved in the success of the Kromme Watergang. What’s more, I am currently assisted in my kitchen by my son Tom, who is determined to show his pure and authentic Zeeland roots to the world. And rightly so. In our family we commit for life, and that also applies to the Kromme Watergang.