The story behind
Opperdash
Who is behind Opperdash?
I am Elias Nys, chef, entrepreneur and founder of Opperdash. In my kitchen, quality and health matter equally. Bold flavour is always the goal.
After studying Physical Education, I chose hospitality. I trained in Restaurant Ownership and Hospitality Management and gained my experience in fine dining. I worked for several years at restaurant d’Artagnan and did an internship at restaurant Arenberg in Leuven.
In 2024 I spent four months in San Sebastián for an internship at the five-star Hotel Maria Cristina. There, Mediterranean cooking became an even bigger influence on the way I cook.
Mediterranean inspiration
Mediterranean cooking is about pure produce, olive oil, herbs and the season. That is where we start. Our dishes carry influences from Spain, Greece and Italy, among others, and our own creations follow the same principles.
We cook with extra virgin olive oil from Arbequina olives, never deep-fry and work without refined sugar, refined oils or additives. That is how we prepare both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
Where we are heading
My mission: I am someone who feeds 10 million guests a year with nourishing, chef-driven dishes. To be achieved by 2050.
We are building towards it step by step. What will not change along the way: fresh produce, everything made in-house and service that listens.