Star chef Jermain De Rozario is opening a second business in a new food hall in Eindhoven

New food hall in Eindhoven, with Lotus and Jermain

De Rozario has big plans for a new food court in Eindhoven, where a total of… nine entrepreneurs to start. “You can have a quick meal, but you can also spend the day,” says De Rozario. ‘You can eat rendang croquette or bao bun, but we will also work with fresh fish. For example, you order turbot with a very tasty sauce, which you can extend more if necessary. Eventually we want one too go-to service will distribute and deliver our products by the kilo. ‘

Training place for De Rozario

Lotus should also be a training ground for young, talented people. ‘People who would also like to start their own business, but don’t have the experience of running a business yet.’ Sous chef Bob Keijser, among others, will work in the Lotus restaurant, where guests will order via QR code. ‘People are given responsibility. They learn how to run the business themselves. The taste in a new restaurant comes from me.’

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De Rozario previously also opened a second business: Mencoba. The restaurant was closed again after two years, mainly due to the corona epidemic. ‘The business was profitable. But we were closed for two years, which of course does something to your business.” he previously told Misset Horeca. De Rozario’s Restaurant* was also going through very exciting times financially. Bankruptcy can be prevented with a WHOA plan.