Exquis with Chef Viki Geunes, Chef Dominique Crenn and winemaker Arnaud Ente
Our Chef Viki Geunes recently hosted a remarkable four hands event on December 4th and 5th, collaborating with the renowned Dominique Crenn of Atelier Crenn (San Francisco). Guests were treated to an innovative culinary experience with the best of French cuisine with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. The event was further elevated by a special collaboration with Domaine Arnaud Ente, featuring exquisite wines presented by winemaker Arnaud Ente himself.
Winner ‘Best By the Glass Wine List Belgium” at the Star Wine List of the Year Awards
We’re thrilled to announce that restaurant Zilte is officially the winner of the ‘Best By the Glass Wine List” in Belgium at the Star Wine List of the Year Awards 2024!
What a huge achievement for our entire team, especially our sommelier extraordinaire, Aaron Moeraert! Aaron has an incredible passion for wine, and he’s always on the lookout for the best and most interesting bottles to add to our list. We couldn’t have done it without you!
This win qualifies us for the Star Wine List International Final in June 2025, where we’ll be competing against the top wine lists from around the globe.
Exquis with Viki Geunes & Eric Vildgaard
This Exquis Four Hands Experience with Jordnær (Denmark) was truly amazing!
Chef Viki and our team joined forces with the 3 Michelin-starred Chef Eric Vildgaard and his wife, Tina Kragh Vildgaard, for a series of exclusive lunch and dinner events. Chef Vildgaard’s minimalist yet powerful approach brought the elegance of Nordic cuisine to the table, while our Chef Geunes’ playful take on textures and modern techniques added a unique Belgian twist.
Thanks to our entire team, and especially team Jordnær, and all guests for making the weekend unforgettable!
Viki Geunes at Valke Vleug winery
With pride, we announce a new collaboration with Valke Vleug winery. After a successful edition in 2021, our Chef returns to the winery for 4 summer weekends.
Mark your calendars for one of the Hedonistic Memories days:
/ Saturday July 20th dinner & Sunday July 21st lunch
/ Saturday July 27th dinner & Sunday July 28th lunch
/ Saturday August 10th dinner & Sunday August 11th lunch
/ Saturday August 17th dinner & Sunday August 18th lunch
More information on the Valke Vleug website: www.valkevleug.be
Viki Geunes X Ikarus
We want to express our gratitude to Chef Martin Klein of Restaurant Ikarus (Austria) and the entire team at Hangar-7 for a month of culinary exploration in April.
Chef Viki Geunes had the immense pleasure of sharing his culinary passion and creations at Restaurant Ikarus. It was a wonderful experience to bring his unique flavors and innovative dishes to Salzburg.
Chef Geunes and his team are deeply grateful for the warm welcome and incredible support extended by the remarkable teams at Hangar-7 and Restaurant Ikarus. Their dedication and professionalism made this culinary journey truly unforgettable!
Bocuse d’Or 2024
With pride, we think back to the European final of the Bocuse d’Or 2024, which took place in Trondheim, Norway. Winning national teams from various European countries competed for a medal.
As proud representatives of Belgium, our team, led by Chef Archibald DePrince and Commis Thibaut Lenaerts, prepared for this competition with passion and dedication.
Our own Chef Viki Geunes, serving as a jury member during this European final, acted as a mentor for our Belgian team. Unfortunately, the podium remained out of reach, but we warmly congratulate the winners!
Special thanks go to Chef Archibald, Commis Thibaut, Coach Lode De Roover, and all others who contributed to our Belgian team. Many thanks to the organizers for these memorable days!
Exquis with Viki Geunes & Arnaud Donckele
Reminiscing about the unforgettable evening of Sunday, February 25th, where culinary magic filled the air as Chef Arnaud Donckele joined us for an extraordinary “Exquis” Four Hands Dinner.
It was an absolute honour to welcome Chef Donckele to our Zilte family and the synergy between him and our very own Chef Viki was wonderful.
The inspiration behind this collaboration came from Chef Viki’s treasured experiences in Hotel Cheval Blanc in Saint-Tropez and Paris, where a friendship with Chef Donckele was born.
Thanks a million to Arnaud and his talented team for sharing their expertise, passion, and creativity with us. And to our guests who joined us on this culinary adventure, thank you for your support and enthusiasm!
Les Grandes Tables du Monde
We are thrilled to announce that we have joined the prestigious Les Grandes Tables du Monde. This culinary organization unites the crème de la crème of restaurants worldwide, and we couldn’t be more honoured to be a part of it.
Joining forces with like-minded colleagues isn’t just about gaining recognition among culinary elites; it’s about elevating the Belgian culinary scene to new heights. Together, we’re ready to transform Belgium into an international culinary hotspot.
Let’s write the next chapter in Belgium’s culinary story!
The five-day St. Moritz Gourmet Festival 2024
Our Chef was present at the five-day St. Moritz Gourmet Festival 2024 held at various locations in the municipality.
Celebrating the festival’s 30th anniversary, everything started with the Porsche Kitchen Party at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel. All five days were unforgettable, with esteemed 3-star guest Chefs.
On Thursday, we co-hosted a 4-hands dinner with Chef Jean-Philippe Blondet at Grand Hotel Kronenhof. Saturday marked the grand finale at Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, where our Chef showcased his skills alongside other Chefs.
Heartfelt thanks to the organizers, all Chefs, guests, our team and Grand Hotel Kronenhof for everything!
Perfect day at Villa Louise
Our Chef Viki Geunes and his team had the honour to invited to cook at Villa Louise (Aachen, Germany), realising a unique afternoon together with the team of Villa Louise and C-Forward.
Like Zilte, Creutz & Partners is a family business focused on creating amazing experiences for their guests and we love to help them to that.
A huge thank you to the entire team for making this event unforgettable. Stay tuned for more fantastic memories to come!
