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Want to submit a question for a next episode? Go to https://www.onderneming.nl/go/podcast... In this episode of Van Start Tot Ster, star chef Emiel Kwekkeboom talks about his inspiring journey in the hospitality industry. From his time at the famous star restaurant La Rive in the Amstel Hotel to setting up his own restaurant Joann in Enschede, which has since been awarded a Michelin star. Emiel shares how he and his partner Mandy Overbeek braved the challenges of the corona years and how winning the Golden Chef's Hat gave their careers a new boost. He also discusses the harsh reality of entrepreneurship in the hospitality industry: from the lasting impact of corona to the power of a Michelin star as motivation and attraction. With personal insights, valuable entrepreneurial lessons and a look behind the scenes of the hospitality industry, this is an episode you don't want to miss! More information about entrepreneurship? Then visit https://www.onderneming.nl Prefer to listen to the podcast? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vhl4Pt... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow us on social media? Instagram: / ondernemingnl TikTok: / ondernemingnl Youtube: / @ondernemingnl LinkedIn: / onderneming Chapters: 00:00:00 Podcast intro 00:01:46 Restaurant Joann celebrates Michelin star 00:04:37 Who is Restaurant Joann? 00:11:39 Allergies and food preferences 00:16:53 Emiel's career 00:33:55 The hospitality industry 00:38:01 Joann's first years 00:52:05 Emiel's commitment to society 00:56:36 Entrepreneurship for starting chefs 01:05:23 Emiel's plans for the future 01:09:07 Which world stars has Emiel cooked for? 01:13:15 Outro podcast