Willem Hiele is the chef of restaurant Willem Hiele in Oudenburg on the coast of Belgium. He grew up in the towns of Ostend and Koksijde in a family of fishermen. Everything in his restaurant is in some way connected to the sea, fish, seafood and other produce from his region, and he’s also a passionate surfer. Trained as a baker, Willem Hiele moved over to cooking and developed his own style of the coastal terroir cuisine he is known for today. We will hear how he works on sustainability, and how this philosophy is reflected in the restaurant’s work process and also focusing on minimizing the ecological footprint and maximizing the local impact. The recommendations mentioned in this podcast and thousands more are available for free in the World of Mouth app.
