Tim Boury is one of Belgium’s leading chefs, holder of three Michelin stars at his restaurant Boury in the West Flanders town of Roeselare. Together with his wife Inge Waeles, he built a restaurant that epitomises modern Belgian gastronomy – light, seasonal cuisine combining classical depth with creative flair and near-perfect sauces.
Born into a family with a butchering tradition, Boury reached the highest distinction in 2022 and has become a mentor to young chefs through his own culinary academy.
TL;DR
- Belgian chef, born in 1983 in Nieuwkerke, West Flanders
- Three Michelin stars at his restaurant Boury in Roeselare
- First star within a year of opening; third star in 2022
- Runs the restaurant with his wife Inge Waeles
- Founded the Boury Academy to train young chefs
Tim Boury key facts
| Born | 1983, Nieuwkerke, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Restaurant | Boury, Roeselare (3 Michelin stars) |
| Third star | 2022 |
| Known for | Light, seasonal modern Belgian cuisine |
A West Flanders upbringing
Tim Boury was born in 1983 in Nieuwkerke, a rural village in Belgium’s West Flanders province. His culinary path was shaped by his family’s passion for food – his grandfather and uncles ran a butcher’s shop, cultivating a deep respect for produce and craft that runs through his cooking to this day.
The restaurant Boury
Boury and his wife, Inge Waeles, run their restaurant in a remodelled aristocratic townhouse in the riverside town of Roeselare, about 120 kilometres west of Brussels. In 2016 they moved to this new location with guest rooms and enhanced amenities. The restaurant earned its first Michelin star within a year of opening and reached the ultimate distinction of three stars in 2022.
Modern Belgian gastronomy
At Boury, every detail is finetuned – from attentive service and thoughtful food-and-wine pairings to the stylish interior and garden. The cuisine epitomises modern Belgian gastronomy: light and seasonal, combining classical depth with creative flair, complex dishes full of flavour and texture, and original sauces close to perfection. In 2018 Boury founded the Boury Academy to train young chefs from around the world.
Signature style
Boury’s style blends classical technique with contemporary lightness. He builds refined, seasonal dishes with layered flavours and textures, and is especially admired for his sauces. It is elegant, precise cooking that has placed him among the very best chefs in Belgium and made his restaurant a benchmark of modern Flemish gastronomy.
Tim Boury in context
Boury is one of Belgium’s three-star chefs featured on Pickup Table 4, alongside Gert De Mangeleer and Peter Goossens.
Follow Tim Boury
Restaurant Boury – official site
Tim Boury FAQ
Who is Tim Boury?
A Belgian chef with three Michelin stars at his restaurant Boury in Roeselare.
Where is the restaurant?
In Roeselare, in West Flanders, Belgium.
How many Michelin stars does he have?
Three, reached in 2022.
What is he known for?
Light, seasonal modern Belgian cuisine and outstanding sauces.
What is the Boury Academy?
His culinary academy, founded in 2018, for training young chefs.
