't Sleutelgat

't Sleutelgat in Ninove is family-run; Didier Van Holder heads the kitchen, supported by his wife Ingrid Frederix and daughter Laetitia in front of house. Didier trained in starred kitchens and presents creative French cuisine emphasising high‑quality seafood and seasonal produce. The team offers structured tasting menus, a weekday market menu and supplements for Imperial Heritage caviar and Piemonte truffle. The house produces Kagiana gin, developed in 2018 with Japanese sansho. The philosophy stresses convivial service, carefully sourced exclusive ingredients and memorable culinary experiences; the restaurant is Michelin-selected. The interior is cosy with an inviting, relaxed dining room. An idyllic garden offers a beautiful view, and imagery on the site shows a warm, convivial dining space and a pleasant exterior. The cuisine centres on creative French tasting menus, precise technique and exclusive ingredients, with special attention to fish, shellfish and seasonal produce. Chef Didier Van Holder leads the kitchen. Specialties include Merus “King Krab”, Saint-Jacobsvrucht (“Dieppe” scallop), Rouget Barbet (red mullet with vintage soy and green curry), Imperial Heritage Caviar, Challans duck or sole, and the house gin Kagiana.