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At Vol-Ver in Marke, just outside Kortrijk, Sébastien and Sharon De Volder welcome guests with genuine warmth. Sébastien’s path to the kitchen is rooted in serious training: the Hotelschool Koksijde, stages at Comme Chez Soi, Hof van Cleve, Pierre Gagnaire, and ‘t Convent—where he also met his wife, Sharon. Further stages with Hertog Jan, Stephan Destrooper, and Quique Dacosta rounded out his craft. The result is a modern French cuisine that is both creative and deeply grounded.
The restaurant’s name itself hints at the interplay of flavor and texture — “vol-ver” plays on the Dutch for “full” and “far.” Every plate tells a story, built on precise technique and seasonal ingredients. The menu changes regularly, offering a la carte and the signature Menu Vol-Ver. The cooking is clear, confident, and driven by the conviction that “there is no sincerer love than the love of food,” as George Bernard Shaw’s words, quoted on the website, remind us.
In 2026, Vol-Ver earned its first Michelin star, a recognition of “high quality cooking.” The star fits naturally into a kitchen where Sébastien’s experience in Belgium’s finest restaurants and Spain’s avant-garde (Quique Dacosta) has shaped a personal style that is both refined and accessible. The dining room, with its outdoor seating and parking, is a place where attention to detail extends from the plate to every aspect of the experience.
Sharon De Volder is the warm face of the front of house, ensuring that every guest feels welcomed from the moment they arrive. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner on specific days, closed Monday evening, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday lunch (except for groups of 15 or more). This intimate schedule allows the team to give each service the focus it deserves.
Vol-Ver is a destination for those who appreciate modern French cuisine in a setting that is both elegant and without pretense. The love of food is sincere here, and it shows.
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