HarFest - Kids up to 14 year
Celebrate the end of the harvest with us Valke Vleug WineryAchterheide 21
2870 Liezele
We close our festive summer with Harfest, our annual harvest celebration. After a summer filled with exceptional gastronomic experiences, we mark the end of our harvest with a unique event where you can help with the harvest and enjoy a star-quality lunch on the estate.
For this edition, the two figureheads of our Summer of Culinary Icons join forces: the living legend Roger Souvereyns** and chef Luigi from Materia, the Antwerp-based restaurant ranked No. 37 on the list of The 50 Best Italian Restaurants in the World.
Program
• 10am – 12pm: Optional harvesting session
Experience the harvest up close. We’ll take you into the vineyard in small groups and show you the best way to get started. With a bucket full of grapes, you’ll then head to the winery, where winemaker Pieter will guide you through the next steps of the process. Want to join the harvest? Tick the box when making your reservation.
• 12pm: Culinary lunch by Roger Souvereyns** and Materia
After harvesting, we’ll sit down at long tables overlooking the vineyard. Enjoy a gastronomic lunch created by Roger Souvereyns** and Materia, accompanied by wines from our Valke Vleug and Vinetiq cool climate collection. A flavorful tribute to the harvest and the end of an exceptional summer.
Reserve your spot
As a Member, you can reserve tickets at €175 pp (instead of €200). Your reservation includes:
• Harvest experience at the Valke Vleug Wine Estate (optional)
• Tasting and launch of Valke Vleug cuvées
• Culinary lunch with paired wines
Families are of course more than welcome at our harvest celebration.
• Reserve tickets for adults (members only) (€175 - members only)
• Reserve tickets for kids up to 6 years (free)
Want to become a Member and join this unique experience? Activate your Membership (€50 per year) and reserve your place right away.
Relive Harfest 2024
About Roger Souvereyns**
Roger Souvereyns** is a living legend in Belgian gastronomy. Born in Hasselt and raised in a modest family, he discovered his passion for cooking at an early age. He began working in hospitality at a young age and honed his craft in renowned kitchens such as Maison Troisgros and Frédy Girardet. In Belgium, he worked at Villa Lorraine and Hostellerie Saint-Roch, among others. Roger was always known for his uncompromising dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity.
In 1983, he opened the iconic Scholteshof, a benchmark in Belgian haute cuisine that quickly gained international acclaim. Under his leadership, it became a culinary temple, awarded two Michelin stars and frequented by gourmet connoisseurs, royals, and fellow chefs. Roger was not only a pioneer in the kitchen, but also a mentor and coach to countless young chefs who would go on to become big names themselves. His style was direct, demanding, and always to the point, yet he gave his protégés the space to grow and discover themselves.
To this day, at the age of 86, he remains a source of inspiration. Not by looking back, but by continuing to share his unwavering love for the craft with a new generation.
About Materia
Born from the shared passion of a young couple, lovers of refined dishes and fine wines, Restaurant Materia is located in the heart of Zurenborg, Antwerp.
A complete culinary experience, with passion and a drive for perfection expressed in every dish, accessible to all lovers of fine, refined cuisine. The name ‘Materia’ reflects their philosophy: working with raw ingredients that are carefully selected and processed using various techniques to fully showcase their properties. Materia received 14/20 from Gault&Millau and is ranked number 37 on the prestigious The 50 Best Italian Restaurants in the World list.
About Ambrosia
Chef Kurt Van Den Broeck worked for a total of 2.5 years as Sous Chef at Souvereyns’ Scholteshof. For our 5 Years Valke Vleug celebration, chef Kurt is creating the menu by Roger Souvereyns together with chef Luigi from Materia.
With his Ambrosia Fijnkeuken catering service, Kurt has been delivering culinary creations and refined dishes for over 30 years. It’s all about flavor, presentation, and service. He has also adopted Roger’s sacred principles: staff must be versatile, great attention is paid to homemade consommés and stocks, and inventory management is closely monitored—just like the estate’s own vegetable garden.
Achterheide 21
2870 Liezele
We close our festive summer with Harfest, our annual harvest celebration. After a summer filled with exceptional gastronomic experiences, we mark the end of our harvest with a unique event where you can help with the harvest and enjoy a star-quality lunch on the estate.
For this edition, the two figureheads of our Summer of Culinary Icons join forces: the living legend Roger Souvereyns** and chef Luigi from Materia, the Antwerp-based restaurant ranked No. 37 on the list of The 50 Best Italian Restaurants in the World.
Program
• 10am – 12pm: Optional harvesting session
Experience the harvest up close. We’ll take you into the vineyard in small groups and show you the best way to get started. With a bucket full of grapes, you’ll then head to the winery, where winemaker Pieter will guide you through the next steps of the process. Want to join the harvest? Tick the box when making your reservation.
• 12pm: Culinary lunch by Roger Souvereyns** and Materia
After harvesting, we’ll sit down at long tables overlooking the vineyard. Enjoy a gastronomic lunch created by Roger Souvereyns** and Materia, accompanied by wines from our Valke Vleug and Vinetiq cool climate collection. A flavorful tribute to the harvest and the end of an exceptional summer.
Reserve your spot
As a Member, you can reserve tickets at €175 pp (instead of €200). Your reservation includes:
• Harvest experience at the Valke Vleug Wine Estate (optional)
• Tasting and launch of Valke Vleug cuvées
• Culinary lunch with paired wines
Families are of course more than welcome at our harvest celebration.
• Reserve tickets for adults (members only) (€175 - members only)
• Reserve tickets for kids up to 6 years (free)
Want to become a Member and join this unique experience? Activate your Membership (€50 per year) and reserve your place right away.
Relive Harfest 2024
About Roger Souvereyns**
Roger Souvereyns** is a living legend in Belgian gastronomy. Born in Hasselt and raised in a modest family, he discovered his passion for cooking at an early age. He began working in hospitality at a young age and honed his craft in renowned kitchens such as Maison Troisgros and Frédy Girardet. In Belgium, he worked at Villa Lorraine and Hostellerie Saint-Roch, among others. Roger was always known for his uncompromising dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity.
In 1983, he opened the iconic Scholteshof, a benchmark in Belgian haute cuisine that quickly gained international acclaim. Under his leadership, it became a culinary temple, awarded two Michelin stars and frequented by gourmet connoisseurs, royals, and fellow chefs. Roger was not only a pioneer in the kitchen, but also a mentor and coach to countless young chefs who would go on to become big names themselves. His style was direct, demanding, and always to the point, yet he gave his protégés the space to grow and discover themselves.
To this day, at the age of 86, he remains a source of inspiration. Not by looking back, but by continuing to share his unwavering love for the craft with a new generation.
About Materia
Born from the shared passion of a young couple, lovers of refined dishes and fine wines, Restaurant Materia is located in the heart of Zurenborg, Antwerp.
A complete culinary experience, with passion and a drive for perfection expressed in every dish, accessible to all lovers of fine, refined cuisine. The name ‘Materia’ reflects their philosophy: working with raw ingredients that are carefully selected and processed using various techniques to fully showcase their properties. Materia received 14/20 from Gault&Millau and is ranked number 37 on the prestigious The 50 Best Italian Restaurants in the World list.
About Ambrosia
Chef Kurt Van Den Broeck worked for a total of 2.5 years as Sous Chef at Souvereyns’ Scholteshof. For our 5 Years Valke Vleug celebration, chef Kurt is creating the menu by Roger Souvereyns together with chef Luigi from Materia.
With his Ambrosia Fijnkeuken catering service, Kurt has been delivering culinary creations and refined dishes for over 30 years. It’s all about flavor, presentation, and service. He has also adopted Roger’s sacred principles: staff must be versatile, great attention is paid to homemade consommés and stocks, and inventory management is closely monitored—just like the estate’s own vegetable garden.