Nicolas Decloedt -one of the Mastercooks of Belgium- was trained at the culinary institute Ter Duinen and has already more than 25 years an ethical and plant based lifestyle. Thanks to these distinct pathways he has developed a style of cooking which is guided by botanical research and a love for the terroir. The masterly compositions on each plate reflect his eye for detail as a former art photographer.

Caroline Baerten attended the same culinary institute and since then they are inseparable partners in their artistic and culinary endeavours. Inspired by her background as a trained chef, she has redefined mixology into liquid cuisine. As a former art historian, her attention now goes to arts and crafts. Under her artistic direction humus x hortense became a creative platform highlighting Belgian design and craftsmanship. Her artistic skills are expressed in the interior design and home-made ceramic tableware.

Humus x hortense is more than a restaurant, it is community of engaged chefs from all over the world. They have found a new family in Brussels, bonded through their passion for botanical gastronomy and united by a higher purpose to create a more ethical food system.

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