SIR KWINTEN

Fine Dining Restaurantsirkwinten.be

Sir Kwinten is a two-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in a classified manor house in Lennik, Belgium, led by chef Glenn Verhasselt and sommelier Yanick Dehandschutter, serving seasonal tasting menus, lunch, and à la carte cuisine to affluent diners and private groups.

Company typePrivate
Founded-
HeadquartersLennik, Belgium
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What SIR KWINTEN does

Sir Kwinten BV operates a two-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant housed in a classified manor house on the market square of Lennik, in Belgium's Pajottenland region near Brussels. The restaurant is led by chef Glenn Verhasselt and host/sommelier Yanick Dehandschutter, supported by a small team of approximately eight staff. The menu follows a seasonal, product-led philosophy, structured around a three-course lunch at €90, the 'Essence of Taste' tasting menu at €160 with optional €89 wine pairing, and an à la carte selection ranging from €24 to €175 across premium dishes such as wild sea bass, langoustine, and Royal Belgian caviar. A private dining room on the ground floor accommodates groups of up to twenty, and the adjacent Ferment bar extends the post-meal experience.

The business is privately held and founder-operated under Belgian company law (VAT BE 0874.139.353), with no public listing, external investment, or funding rounds disclosed. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via reservation-only service (lunch Mon/Thu/Fri, dinner Thu-Sun), supported by a trilingual website, Instagram and Facebook presence, and an email newsletter. Distribution is concentrated in a single physical venue within Belgium, with no multi-site operations and no enterprise customers identified.

Revenue is generated entirely from cover charges, à la carte orders, wine pairings, private dining events, and gift vouchers, with a fixed wine list of approximately 450 references plus around 20 wines by the glass. Sir Kwinten participates in a wider Pajottenland venue ecosystem that includes Ferment (drinks), Krekelhof (events), Bruut Winery (local wine production), and Villa Paulette (overnight accommodation), which together support guest capture across dining, events, accommodation, and wine.

SIR KWINTEN firmographics

Firmographics

Name: SIR KWINTEN
Legal name: Sir Kwinten BV
Website: https://sirkwinten.be
Company type: Private
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: Sir Kwinten is a two-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in a classified manor house in Lennik, Belgium, led by chef Glenn Verhasselt and sommelier Yanick Dehandschutter, serving seasonal tasting menus, lunch, and à la carte cuisine to affluent diners and private groups.
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SIR KWINTEN industry classification

Industry

Product category: Fine Dining Restaurant
NAICS: Full-Service Restaurants (722511)
SIC: Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)
akta.pro primary industry: Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)
akta.pro secondary industry: Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG)

Keywords

Fine dining restaurant
Gastronomic cuisine
Wine pairing menus
Private dining events
Seasonal tasting menu

Where SIR KWINTEN is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Lennik
HQ country: Belgium
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

SIR KWINTEN business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Fine Dining Restaurant Service: Revenue generated from cover charges for lunch and dinner service. Menu options include 3-course lunch (€90), tasting menu 'Essence of Taste' (€160), wine pairing (€89), and à la carte selections ranging from €24-175. Private dining events for groups up to 20 persons.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	3-Course Lunch Menu
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Tasting Menu 'Essence of Taste'
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	À la Carte Items

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

SIR KWINTEN product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Sir Kwinten is a two-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in a classified manor house on the market square of Lennik, Belgium, offering seasonal multi-course tasting menus, à la carte dining, and three-course lunches complemented by a curated wine program of around 450 references. The restaurant also operates a private dining room on the ground floor for groups of up to 20 persons and sells gift vouchers for the dining experience.

Product overview

Sir Kwinten is a two-Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant operated as a single unified offering. The core product is the restaurant dining experience, which includes multiple service formats: the seasonal 'Essence of Taste' tasting menu, lunch menu, and à la carte dining, all complemented by wine pairing programs curated by the sommelier. Additional services include private dining for groups up to 20 persons and gift vouchers. The restaurant is located on the first floor of a classified manor house, with the ground floor dedicated to private dining and the adjacent venue Ferment for after-dinner drinks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Sir Kwinten Restaurant Dining Experience

Quantifiable outcome

2 Michelin stars (2024)
+2 more outcomes

Companies that use SIR KWINTEN

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

SIR KWINTEN technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

SIR KWINTEN partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

FermentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFerment is another restaurant venue owned by the same family as Sir Kwinten. Located next door to Sir Kwinten on the main square of Lennik. Guests are invited to continue their experience at Ferment after lunch or dinner for drinks.
KrekelhofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent venue in Gooik recommended for larger parties, corporate events, or other larger occasions. Offers contemporary architecture with rustic elements and outdoor setting surrounded by greenery.
Bruut WineryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinery in the Pajottenland region. Part of the restaurant family, producing local wines that honor the terroir.
Villa PauletteminorOthersBed & Breakfast in Pajottegem (Pajottenland region) recommended for guests who wish to stay overnight near Sir Kwinten.
Meert & Lodge / XandresminorOthersFashion supplier for front of house staff uniforms.
Shoeshoe LennikminorOthersLocal shoe store in Lennik providing footwear for staff.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

SIR KWINTEN competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

De Jonkman: Two-Michelin-star restaurant in Brasschaat, Belgium. Comparable Belgian fine dining peer operating tasting menus at premium price points.
Hof Van Cleve: Three-Michelin-star restaurant in Kruishoutem, Belgium, led by chef Peter Goossens. Most direct Belgian fine dining peer; sommelier Yanick Dehandschutter previously worked there, indicating direct talent and positioning overlap.
The Jane: Two-Michelin-star fine dining restaurant in Antwerp, Belgium, led by chef Nick Bril. Comparable Belgian fine dining peer at the same Michelin tier, targeting affluent diners with tasting menus and premium pricing.
Hertog Jan: Three-Michelin-star restaurant in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium, led by chef Gert De Mangeleer. Direct Belgian fine dining competitor at the highest Michelin tier with similar tasting-menu structure and luxury positioning.
Bartholomeus: Two-Michelin-star restaurant in Knokke-Heist, Belgium, with seasonal tasting menus and à la carte. Direct Belgian fine dining peer targeting the same affluent coastal/Brussels clientele.
Boury: Michelin-starred restaurant in Roeselare, Belgium, led by chef Tim Boury (formerly of Hof Van Cleve). Direct Belgian fine dining peer with tasting-menu structure, premium pricing, and chef-led positioning.
Zilte: Two-Michelin-star restaurant in Antwerp on top of the MAS museum, led by chef Viki Geunes. Comparable Belgian fine dining peer with similar tasting-menu format, premium pricing, and panoramic-destination setting.

Emerging players

Castore: Belgian fine dining restaurant operating tasting menus and seasonal cuisine in a comparable premium segment. Adjacent peer in the Belgian Michelin-track restaurant ecosystem.
Kasteel Withof: Fine dining restaurant located in a castle setting in Belgium, with comparable manor/castle venue positioning and tasting-menu format aimed at premium diners.

Regional players

La Truffe Noire: Long-established fine dining restaurant in Brussels with premium tasting-menu format. Comparable Belgian fine dining peer serving the same Brussels-region affluent clientele that Sir Kwinten targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

SIR KWINTEN financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

SIR KWINTEN leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

SIR KWINTEN funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

SIR KWINTEN M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about SIR KWINTEN

What does SIR KWINTEN do?

Is SIR KWINTEN a public or private company?

SIR KWINTEN is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was SIR KWINTEN founded?

SIR KWINTEN was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is SIR KWINTEN based?

SIR KWINTEN is headquartered in Lennik, Belgium, in the Europe region.

How does SIR KWINTEN make money?

One revenue line is on record: fine Dining Restaurant Service.

Who are SIR KWINTEN's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are De Jonkman, Hof Van Cleve, The Jane, Hertog Jan, Bartholomeus, Boury and Zilte. Emerging players are Castore and Kasteel Withof. La Truffe Noire is listed as a regional player.

Does SIR KWINTEN have an API?

No public API is recorded for SIR KWINTEN.

What industry is SIR KWINTEN in?

SIR KWINTEN's product category is Fine Dining Restaurant. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFACAA, Fine Dining Restaurants, with a secondary code of THAFACAG, Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants. Its NAICS code is 722511 and its SIC code is 5810.