About us

Years of experience in gastronomic kitchens in Belgium and abroad, brought together in a small place of our own.

The garden path to the entrance of the brick villa

Dear guests,

Our dream was to build on the experience we gained before the age of thirty in many gastronomic restaurants in Belgium and abroad, in a small place of our own.

So we chose a small country villa, Vol-Ver, with a garden terrace in Marke-Kortrijk. The interior with its rustic wooden beams has been preserved and refreshed. The black and white decor creates a warm atmosphere and the open fireplace brings warmth in winter.

In a partly open kitchen we create refined dishes with fresh daily produce. There is a three-course lunch, as well as suggestions and à la carte.

Welcome!

One star: high quality cooking

The MICHELIN Guide’s view

Vol-Ver is the epitome of Flemish charm, hospitality and good taste, as the handsome brick walls and warm welcome from Sharon and chef Sébastien Ververken bear witness. The set and à la carte menus may seem low profile, but right from the first bite you will taste the chef’s enthusiastic approach to cooking.

Don’t go expecting eccentric gimmicks, however, as chef Ververken is more interested in subtlety and in harnessing his skill to showcase familiar flavours, albeit with nods to Asia. For example, he may pair fresh langoustine confit with a heroic blend of horseradish sauce, bergamot jelly, seaweed and cucumber stock perfumed with dill oil. This uninhibited chef cooks boldly, but always in a bid to enhance the ingredient. The establishment’s decision to offer beer as well as wine pairings is truly inspired!

The textures are ‘spot on’

Sébastien Ververken has an impressive track record, having worked with top chefs such as Peter Goossens and Quique Dacosta. What’s nice is that he and his partner Sharon De Volder bring the creations to the table together, which creates a relaxed atmosphere. He starts from the very best produce and turns it into classic yet personal dishes in which you taste this chef’s craftsmanship. He combines crisp fresh langoustine with dashi, elderflower and basil. Not only does the plate look beautiful, the flavours and textures are ‘spot on’. Also excellent are the pairings with Belgian beers for those who take a menu. Worth trying.