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BAS MEERVELD Written By: Journalist & Publisher Margaux Cintrano Journalist Margaux Cintrano: Could you tell us about your culi- nary art institute studies and men- tors ? Chef Meerveld : Hans den Engel- sen, Michelin chef, taught me that by commitment, strength and knowledge, that I could achieve something amazing. Pastry Chef Bas Meerveld was born in a quintessential small border town called Oudewater, translating to Old Water, close to Utrecht in The Netherlands, where he still resides. It is located in the sou- thwest province of Utrecht in the center of The Netherlands, near the Linschoten River. Chef MeerveldĀ“s relatives owned and operated a large hospitality service company and this was a huge catalyst for inspiring him to study the culinary arts. Journalist Margaux: Tell us about your food styling and and tools .. Chef Meerveld: I find it fascinating to be able to handle multiple tech- nologies