Chef
Nelson Tanate
Head Chef, De Librije
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Zwolle, Netherlands
Known for
- Head Chef of De Librije, the only three-Michelin-star restaurant in the Netherlands since 2004
- SVH Master Chef certification
- Three knives ranking in The Best Chef Awards
- Culinary philosophy balancing innovation with tradition, featuring Dutch regional products
i. Biography
Nelson Tanate (born 1991 in Wierden, Netherlands) is a Dutch chef of Moluccan heritage who has served as Head Chef at De Librije in Zwolle since 2004, growing under the mentorship of Jonnie Boer before assuming full culinary direction in April 2025. He maintains De Librije's three Michelin stars, the highest distinction in the Netherlands, and is recognized as an SVH Master Chef and holder of three knives in The Best Chef Awards. His cuisine emphasizes Dutch products and regional gastronomy while occasionally incorporating Moluccan influences from his family background.
Profile updated April 2026
