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Bart Leussink is the culinary mind behind The Church in Arnhem, a stunning fine dining restaurant and boutique hotel housed in a converted 20th century church. Born in Ruurlo in 1998, Bart’s passion for cooking started young and never let go. After training at the Cas Spijkers Academie and working in acclaimed kitchens like Graphite, he set out to create something uniquely his own. At The Church, Bart blends classical French technique with fresh, global influences, think clean flavours, umami depth, and seasonal creativity. His philosophy: Keep it pure, keep it honest, and let the ingredients speak. With his youthful energy and grounded vision, Bart Leussink is quietly reshaping the Dutch fine dining scene.
