The Hidden Gem in Curaçao // Exclusive Interview With Chef René Klop From Baoase
The Caribbean islands are miraculous and one of their best kept secrets is Curaçao — full of culture, history, and minimal tourists. This island is surrounded by crystal clear blue waters and a quick flight from the east coast. You can see a full list of my tips & recommendations to making your Curaçao trip a true paradise experience.
On that list — I give you a glimpse of the Caribbean’s hidden gem, the Baoase Luxury Resort. I highly recommend YOU visit and dine at Baoase to experience the excellence Chef René Klop and his team creates in the kitchen. Everything is of top notch quality and the passion behind every course is what makes the food taste like paradise. The establishment really goes above and beyond to make you feel your best. We enjoyed every second of our stay!
One of the many gems found in Curaçao is also one of the best chefs in the Caribbean — meet Chef René Klop!
René Klop has held the title as head Chef at Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant since 2011 — where he is also frequently requested for private meals both on and off the island. It’s no surprise why some guests request his expertise even when they travel other places — this chef is exceptional!
When we were invited to the Baoase Culinary Beach Restaurant we had no idea our taste buds would be THIS HAPPY. Dining with a breath taking view!
To start things off — I interviewed Chef René Klop to find out where he gets his passion, how he gets inspired, and what matters most.
His passion is food, helping people, and he loves teamwork — René is inspired by different cultures, cuisines and top world-class chefs. He often travels to Holland to get inspired by foods. Even Michelin Star chefs travel to Baoase Luxury Resort to collaborate! “In 2014, Rene and his team welcomed 2-Michelin Star Chef Vicky Geunes followed by 3-Michelin Star Chef Jonnie Boer, one of the world’s best chefs, into his kitchen.” Baoase remains very unique and personalized.
Nothing is impossible for our guests, we provide the most excellent service.
— Chef René Klop
For an amazing Caribbean life experience — GO TO Curaçao and make your way to Baoase for a paradise like experience!
At the age of 23 as Chef de Partie he was working for the Michelin star restaurant La Rive at the Intercontinental (Amstel) Hotel in Amsterdam. This is where he developed his passion for French cuisine. The native born Dutch Chef is known for his distinguished cooking style, which can be best characterized as French-International with an Asian twist.
At work, René strives to excel through simplicity, by presenting his guests with dishes of exceptional quality. His style is described as innovative and classical. Using French culinary principles as a foundation and adding the endless supply of local and international ingredients, he creates dishes that are simple yet elegant letting the essence of the star ingredients shine through. He works to deconstruct recipes, reinventing them with the products presenting the freshness and most intense flavors.
