Daan

CONTENT CREATOR, CHEF, ENTREPRENEUR

Daan van der Lecq, known to his ever-growing social media audience as @chefvanderlecq, is not just a chef. He’s a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for turning culinary creativity into a thriving brand. Starting his journey by launching a line of high-quality kitchen accessories, he has since evolved his platform into a dynamic space where food, entrepreneurship and lifestyle meet.

Daan shares more than recipes: he tells stories about the ingredients of a food- and culture-infused living that is best enjoyed with friends and family, illustrating the connecting role that he is so passionate to take on. As a food critic, he provides a uniquely positive perspective, rarely offering criticisms and rather always highlighting the strengths of each experience. With the goal of uplifting lesser-known and often local shops and restaurants, he gives authentic enthusiasts the spotlight they deserve. Taken together with his blend of always approachable tutorials, no-nonsense insights, and general commitment to quality, this has made him a standout in the culinary world on social platforms and beyond. With a special interest in farm-to-table cooking, Daan blends unexpected flavours with pleasing yet accessible presentation in his recipes and content alike.

With an entrepreneurial drive that is just as palatable, he represents a vibrant and all-encompassing personal brand both on- and offline. Daan continues prove that with ambition and passion you can build a platform that is, like his cuisine, truly tasteful and meant to be shared with others.