Mark Vaessen

Japanese cuisine

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About Chef Mark Vaessen

Mark Vaessen is a Dutch Executive Chef known for his expertise in Japanese cuisine. He currently serves as the Executive Chef for OKU Hotels, overseeing the culinary direction for their properties, including OKU Ibiza and OKU Andalusia.

Chef Timeline

2022

Executive Chef

OKU Ibiza

Developed and implemented a sophisticated menu, contributing to the restaurant being recognized as a culinary hotspot.

2025

Executive Chef

OKU Andalusia

Associated with the culinary direction of the hotel, as noted in a travel review.

Present

Executive Chef

OKU Hotels

Oversees culinary operations across the OKU Hotels portfolio.

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Mark Vaessen is a Dutch Executive Chef known for his expertise in Japanese cuisine. He currently serves as the Executive Chef for OKU Hotels, overseeing the culinary direction for their properties, including OKU Ibiza and OKU Andalusia.

Cuisine Highlights

Japanese cuisine

News

In July 2022, Falstaff magazine highlighted OKU Ibiza as a new culinary hotspot, featuring Chef Mark Vaessen's sophisticated menu.
A September 2025 review in Hello Magazine mentioned Chef Mark Vaessen's role at OKU Andalusia, indicating his involvement with the hotel's culinary offerings.

Restaurants by chef

OKU Hotels, OKU Ibiza, OKU Andalusia

Additional Details

Chef Vaessen has perfected his skills in Japanese cuisine. He has been instrumental in developing sophisticated menus for the OKU Hotels' restaurants, aiming to establish them as notable culinary destinations.

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