i. Biography
In Groningen, De Grote Frederik Bistro has built its name on market rhythm and a menu that tracks the season closely without feeling narrow. The kitchen works produce with confidence, folding French reference points into a more creative register while keeping the plate balanced. That approach is clearest in Kreeft met bloedworst, aardbeiencrème en bbq-olie, a dish Arnejan Kruithof cites as the one that most fully reflects his style: lobster, blood sausage, strawberry cream, and barbecue oil, held together with control. In 2022, that precision helped bring the restaurant a Michelin Bib Gourmand, followed by another Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2024.
The Climb
In 2018, Arnejan Kruithof stepped into De Grote Frederik Bistro in Groningen, Netherlands, as chef, taking on the address that would become central to the next phase of his work. The move placed him in a kitchen where market logic, the calendar, and the plate are tightly linked, and it set the base for a role that expanded over time. Today, Arnejan is co-owner of De Grote Frederik Bistro (since 2018) and chef of Das Jagdhaus.
Today
De Grote Frederik Bistro in Groningen continues to work from seasonal market cuisine, with French dishes given a distinct creative twist and produce leading the menu. Its identity sits in motion and restraint at once: familiar foundations, then enough freedom in the handling to keep each plate sharp and expressive. At Das Jagdhaus in Oberstdorf, Germany, the frame shifts to regional cuisine rooted in Allgäu seasonal produce, with the menu changing meaningfully across the year. It is a kitchen defined by place and timing, where the season does not just influence the menu but helps shape its character.
Signature
Signature dishes include Kreeft met bloedworst. The plate has become a clear marker of Arnejan Kruithof’s cooking: composed, inventive, and comfortable with contrast, bringing together elements that only settle once they meet on the same plate.
In Their Words “I hope above all that we may do this for a very long time.”
Recognition
Arnejan's honors include Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) and Michelin Bib Gourmand (2022).
Profile updated August 2026
FAQ
Asked of Arnejan
What is Arnejan Kruithof's current role?
As of 2026, Arnejan Kruithof is co-owner of De Grote Frederik Bistro.
Where did Arnejan Kruithof work before?
Arnejan Kruithof's earlier career included De Grote Frederik Bistro.
What recognition has Arnejan Kruithof received?
Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024).
