Our Maastricht-Heuvelland region has developed into a leading culinary region. A region where gastronomy, craftsmanship and refinement come together. Including chefs such as Hans van Wolde (Brut172), Guido Braeken (Create), Robin van de Bunt (de Leuf), Servais Tielman (Beluga), Hans Kinkartz (Atelier), Gilbert von Berg (Studio), Bart Ausems (Tout à Fait), Maurice Huynen (Hoeve de Bies) and Robert Levels (Neercanne). And also with special producers such as the wine domains Apostelhoeve and Heerenhuys d'r Pley, Darq chocolaterie, Koffiebranderij Blanche Dael, Stroopmakerij Vandewall, trout farm Commanderie 7 and the Eyserhalte, known for its truffles.
Maastricht Heuvelland Culinair, to which they belong, is proud to invite you to an exclusive afternoon where top gastronomy, culture and elegance come together at Château St. Gerlach in Houthem-Valkenburg.
On Sunday afternoon 31 May 2026 between 2pm-7pm, twenty renowned chefs will present a unique experience there and together with regional producers. They will prepare ten refined dishes that reflect the character and richness of our region. The Culinary Summit event ‘PUUR Culinair’.
You will be stylishly welcomed by our hostesses and a welcome glass of the prestigious champagne house Pommery. From then on, you will exclusively enjoy refined dishes, regional wines, local beer and other drinks. You decide at what pace and in what order.
This culinary afternoon goes beyond mere gastronomy. It is framed by an ambience with class: special music, singing, dancing and fashion.
The entrance fee for ‘PUUR Culinair’ is €210 all-in per person, of which €10 will be donated to a local charity.
We would like to welcome you to the first edition of ‘PUUR Culinair’.
You can order tickets online via this website, see the golden bar ‘order tickets’. After payment, you will receive an email with confirmation and access code to the event.
After purchasing your tickets, you will receive an email from Weeztix, our official ticket partner. This e-mail contains a link to the Weeztix portal. This portal allows you to retrieve both your entry tickets and your VAT receipt. The VAT receipt can be easily downloaded there.
You can request an invoice at info@maastrichtheuvelland.com.
You can cancel free of charge via Weeztix until 24 May.
There is a vegetarian offer in all three types of dishes, namely cold dishes, hot dishes and desserts.
Dogs are not allowed at the event.
The event takes place outside in the garden and pavilion of Chateau St Gerlach. So wheelchair and walker accessible.
You can park in the grounds of Chateau St. Gerlach (Joseph Corneli Allée 1, Valkenburg) where parking attendants will show you the way.
The event then moves a larger part to the Pavilion where there is sufficient space.
