Belgium’s hottest chef Paul Delrez takes over Double Standard

This November, The Standard, Brussels welcomes Belgian chef and creative force Paul Delrez for an exclusive Double Standard Takeover: a three weeks long culinary pop-up blending generosity, creativity, and conviviality. 

From Friday, November 14 through Sunday, December 7, Delrez will bring his signature, soulful cooking style to Double Standard, transforming the restaurant’s menu into an ode to comfort, connection, and joy.  

Double Standard doubles down with Brussels hottest chef Paul Delrez 
Brussels based chef Paul Delrez merges gastronomy, travel, and storytelling. It was only a question of time for him to land at The Standard Brussels. Known for his generous, unfussy approach, Delrez crafts dishes that invite people to gather, share, and savor. His pop-ups around the world are as much about connection as they are about cuisine, reflecting his belief that “food is joy, discovery, and a way to live differently.” 

Throughout the four-week takeover, Double Standard will offer a special Delrez-designed menu: rich in flavor, casual in spirit, and made for good company. Double Standard (the ground floor all-day restaurant of The Standard Brussels) transforms into a place of discovery. Expect seasonal produce, comforting textures, and a few unexpected twists, paired with curated cocktails from Diageo.

Menu Highlights

Veal & bone marrow bitterballen, roasted jus mayo

Charred leeks vinaigrette, hazelnut crumble

Pulled duck bun, green pepper sauce, caramelized onions

Braised beef cheek sandwich, pickles, hot mustard

Clams, nduja butter sauce

Seared tuna, pepper cognac sauce, shoestring fries

Grilled spatchcock quail, reduced jus, truffle

"The menu is built around flavor and balance, something honest, generous, and full of character, street-inspired approach. Every dish is made to be bold but simple, refined without being too serious. It’s food to share, to enjoy, and to make people feel good. " — Paul Delrez

“This collaboration celebrates what The Standard stands for creativity, generosity, and culture in motion,” says Nienke Verwer, Director of Marketing & Culture at The Standard, Brussels. “Paul brings a distinctive energy and warmth that fits perfectly with our Brussels community.” 

Fans of Paul’s craft can come and enjoy his curated menu à la carte during lunch and dinner time. Walk ins are welcome but reservations are recommended. Book your spot here.   

About Paul Delrez
Paul Delrez  is a Belgian chef, creator, and culinary storyteller who reimagines what it means to live through food. Born in Antwerp and based in Brussels, he trained as a cook before choosing a freer path that blends gastronomy, creativity, and travel. Known for his generous, soulful, and playful approach, Paul shares his passion through pop-up experiences around the world moments where food becomes connection, joy, and discovery.  At 35, he lives in Brussels with his wife, his creative partner, and their son Roméo. Together, they build a life where cooking is not just a profession but a way of living differently with authenticity, freedom, and heart.  

About The Standard Brussels
The Standard, Brussels takes up residence in the city’s Northern Quarter. Rising 28 stories and featuring 200 rooms and long stay suites, it’s a nexus of reinvention. Digging deep into the city’s most underrated qualities: music, fashion, contemporary art, technology and more. Double Standard brings a mash-up of American and Belgian bar food (and a top-notch beer list) to the ground floor, adjacent to the buzzing, mid-mod Lobby Bar. On the top floor, Lila29 - the  rooftop restaurant & bar  offers spectacular views and generous shared plates with a bold, Iberian twist. Food and drinks bring together locals, visitors, and business travellers, while a curated calendar of events keeps the energy high. Beyond waffles and art nouveau, Brussels is one of Europe’s most international cities, teeming with diplomats and ex-pats of more than 180 nationalities. That global exchange of language, culture and ideas finds a new home at The Standard, Brussels.The Standard hotels are known for their pioneering design, taste-making clientele, and unrelenting un-standard-ness. Be it a city hotel, seaside resort, or rooftop bar, the goal of every Standard project is to defy convention, up the aesthetic stakes and create a cultural hub. The Standard hotels are not just places to stay, but places to play in New York, Miami, London, Ibiza, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Maldives, Pattaya and Singapore. Further developments are underway in Lisbon, Mexico City and Tulum along with branded residences opening in Miami, Lisbon, Mexico City, Phuket and Hua Hin. The Standard brand is now part of Hyatt’s lifestyle group and will soon join World of Hyatt. 

Website:  StandardHotels.com/Brussels 
Instagram:  @thestandardbrussels 

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Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of December 31, 2024, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,400 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 79 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the :

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