Shared passion
Tommy and Vera
Maeve is run by chef Tommy Janssen and his wife, Vera Voorend. Both bring their own expertise and craftsmanship to the table. With a focus on guest experience, development and refinement, in the kitchen and at the table.
Tommy creates seasonally inspired dishes with refined flavours and refreshing acidity. With her personal approach and elegant service, Vera and her team ensure a warm welcome and a pleasant atmosphere.
Together, they orchestrate casual fine dining in a contemporary ambience.
Fine-dining in hartje Utrecht
Fine-dining in the heart of Utrecht
Maeve is located in a national monument, just a stone's throw away from the Dom Tower, in the historic city centre. A historic building with unique details in a charming part of Utrecht.
In 2025, Maeve underwent a renovation and restyling. The new interior has a natural base with colourful accents and a mix of materials, all without sacrificing the building's historic character. The wine cellar is located in the old arched wharf cellars, for example, dating from 1500.
Timeline
2021 | opening Maeve
2023 | 1 Michelin Star
2023 | winner Dutch Championship Masterchef - Apprentice
2024 | winnaar Dutch Championship Golden Toque
2024 | member Alliance Gastronomique
2024 | Best Award of Excellence - Wine Spectator
2025 | renovation & restyling interior
Partnership
Gastronomique.
Since January 2024, Maeve has been a proud member of Alliance Gastronomique.
Alliance Gastronomique is a culinary partnership with restaurants in the Netherlands and Belgium. The affiliated high-end restaurants guarantee the highest quality, sophisticated cuisine, creativity and attention to detail.
Alliance Gastronomique currently consists of 40 leading restaurants that serve the best of local and international cuisine in a sustainable manner. All with a love of food, cuisine and hospitality. For 58 years already. This makes Alliance Gastronomique the longest-standing culinary partnership in Europe. We are proud of that.
