About us

Why the name “LaSalle”? For a French person, it simply means “the hall,” a place for gatherings. But for me and my family, Lasalle is the name of the village in the French Cévennes where we were welcomed every year for a few weeks of vacation at Grandpa Charles and Grandma Geneviève’s house. Fishing, swimming, and wandering all day long; it was wonderful! These childhood memories will always remain, even though the house is no longer in the family.

Since I began working in the hospitality industry at the age of 18, I’ve always dreamed of opening my own restaurant. To gain the broad experience needed, I frequently changed my place of residence and employer. As an entrepreneur, you need to be skilled in all areas. Many of the skills I developed at the hotel school in Middelburg, but even more so in some remarkable establishments.

In 2008, I took a detour into vocational education as a cooking instructor and also became a dean. During this time, alongside earning my teaching qualification in economics, I learned a lot about coaching young people, nurturing their talents, and building a strong network. Even now, ten years later as a restaurateur, I continue to support my team with unwavering commitment, helping them spread their wings.

For the restaurant, I stayed true to myself: cooking “à la française,” without any fuss. Choosing to use as many Dutch products as possible is a logical decision for me; unnecessarily transporting fresh goods across the globe when we have fantastic vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish in our own country places a huge burden on the planet. Respect for people, animals, and the planet is a core value in our restaurant.

We hope to welcome you to our establishment soon. À bientôt!

Eric van Hartingsveldt, Patron-cuisinier