Portrait of Eelke Plasmeije
i. Biography
The Climb
Executive-chef work at Locavore in Ubud, Bali, gave Eelke Plasmeijer a position inside one of the island’s most closely watched kitchens, where pressure, consistency, and range all mattered at once. In that setting, the work centered on curiosity, precision, and an outward-looking approach to sourcing ideas for the plate. That experience now reads through Locavore NXT, where Plasmeijer’s role as founder and co-chef-owner extends the same logic into a broader format.
Today
At Locavore NXT, Eelke Plasmeijer’s work is built around a close collaboration with Nature, with that relationship shaping both what appears on the menu and how the room is experienced. The restaurant operates as more than a dining room: it frames new ingredients, carefully considered spaces, and guest experiences as part of the same craft. The result is a kitchen that keeps opening up new materials and methods, then turning them into something that can be tasted, seen, and carried away.
Career - Founder — Locavore NXT, Bali, Indonesia - Co-Chef-Owner — Locavore NXT, Bali, Indonesia - Executive Chef — Locavore, Ubud, Bali
Signature
Eelke Plasmeijer’s signature dishes include Are They Really Called Stinky Beans and The Source. The names signal a menu language that allows room for wit, but the underlying method is still one of composition and control. These dishes sit within a practice that makes space for discovery without giving up refinement, and treats the menu as a working surface for curiosity as much as technique.
In Their Words “I think our guests get a taste of that through our menu – with dishes and drinks that feature ingredients we’ve never been able to use before – but also through the spaces and creative experiences we share with them while they are here.” “At Locavore NXT we are working closely with Nature in a way that hasn’t been possible for us until now.”
FAQ What is Eelke Plasmeijer's current role? As of 2026, Eelke Plasmeijer is Co-Chef-Owner. Where did Eelke Plasmeijer work before? Eelke Plasmeijer's earlier career included Locavore.
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