In this episode, we travel to the royal forests of the Veluwe to visit Hotel Gastronomique De Echoput, where we sit down with Peter Klosse and Boudewijn Klosse. For seventy years, this family house has stood at the forefront of Dutch gastronomy—rooted in nature, defined by science, and continuously evolving across three generations.

We explore how ‘De Echoput’ grew from a woodland restaurant into a full gastronomic hotel, and how its philosophy remains built on purity, local terroir, and craftsmanship. Peter reflects on the impact of the Academie voor Gastronomie, the school he founded to introduce a scientific approach to taste and pairing—an institution that transformed culinary education in the Netherlands. Boudewijn shares how sensory science, biotechnology, and a renewed focus on wine culture shape the next chapter of the Echoput ecosystem.

We also discuss the opening of ‘Het Wild Atelier’, the estate’s new fine-dining concept with Chef Jonathan Zandbergen, where craftsmanship, interaction, and wild regional products take stage in a modern, immersive setting.

Join us as we uncover the deep connection between nature, taste, and education that defines ‘De Echoput’, and hear from Peter and Boudewijn about legacy, innovation, and the future of hospitality.

You can discover more about De Echoput in the review on our website, featuring the wonderful lunch we enjoyed during our visit.