Brussels Airlines has appointed Glenn Verhasselt, the celebrated chef behind two-Michelin-star restaurant Sir Kwinten in Lennik, Flanders, as its new Star Chef from January 2026.
He becomes the sixteenth chef to join the airline’s prestigious programme, which has been partnering with Belgium’s culinary elite since 2013.
Verhasselt’s credentials speak for themselves. Gault & Millau named him Chef of the Year for 2025, and he was recognised as Young Top Chef of Flanders in 2020.
Since November, he’s also served as Provost of the Gastronomic Club Prosper Montagné.
The Menus
From January, Business Class passengers on long-haul flights will have access to his exclusive menus, which rotate every three months.
The offering combines his signature refined Belgian cooking with seasonal ingredients and local produce.
“We have developed dishes that reflect our signature style and are perfectly suited to the unique conditions on board,” Verhasselt explained. “My goal is to give passengers a taste of Belgian haute cuisine during their journey.”
Each menu features starters, main courses, and desserts. Verhasselt’s approach reflects what he told the airline: dishes ‘perfectly suited to the unique conditions on board.
The beverage programme sits in equally capable hands.
Master of Wine Jan De Clercq and beer sommelier Sofie Vanrafelghem have curated the wine and beer selections, with Bruut Festive 2022 from Bruut Winery in Gooik featuring on the wine list. Van Tricht has selected the cheeses.
The bigger picture
Brussels Airlines announced the partnership on 2 December 2025. For more than a decade, the airline has maintained its Star Chef programme as a deliberate expression of Belgian culinary identity.
Each chef creates a three-course menu grounded in Belgian products and seasonal ingredients.
Photos: Brussels Airlines
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