About us

We believe in protecting the best interests of our members.
We will also represent our members as a unified voice of the industry to the government and to assist our members to prosper in their businesses.
Founded September 2007, our association is for every type of restaurant from mom-and-pops to cafeterias to franchises. Members of the CRA are professional restaurateurs and foodservice operators who provide and serve safe food in a quality manner.
Membership of the Restaurant Association gives you access to specialist industry information, service and support. It also gives you access to a wide range of programs that improve your profitability by saving you money on essential services & supplies and also provides you with the opportunity to network with industry colleagues. It is an ideal forum for discussion & education on matters of industry interest & concern.
Not yet a member for the Restaurant Association of Curacao? In addition to representing, educating and promoting the restaurant industry, the association offers a myriad of other member benefits that provide valuable tools and resources for foodservice operators, educators, suppliers and operators, and more. Join the restaurant association online today and begin to take advantage of the range of benefits we offer.

Xandra van Hutten

Business Development Manager

With more than 30 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry starting as Hostess, Tourist Guide, Sales
Representative, Sales Manager, Sales & Marketing Manager, Event Manager, Operations Manager, Rooms Division
Manager to General Manager has been a roller coaster with the best experience ever.
Some of the companies (Total Services,

e-mail:
bdm@curacaorestaurants.org

Tarzeno "Zeno" Circkens

Chairman

With 40 years of experience, Tarzeno is focused on driving results. Characterized by his passion for the industry and backed by his devotion to the island, he seeks to realize a unified platform representative of sustainable solutions for the sector.
Co-founder of the CRA in 2007.

John-Henry Every

Secretary

John-Henry is owner and Managing Director of well known franchise restaurants.
Very experienced in the fast food industry and very known for his expertise in the business.

Irene Ponta da Costa

Treasurer

Irene is marketing director at a known hotel where she is involved not only with the hotel business, but also is involved with the marketing of the restaurant. Co-founder of the CRA in 2007.

Wouter Michael

Vice-Chairman

Bio coming soon

Danny van Meel

Member

Danny is the owner of two well known restaurants in Punda,
Danny is very outgoing, always helpfull and it seems he is always smiling!

Martin den Dulk

Member

Martin den Dulk is owner of a typical Caribbean restaurant. With over 35 years experience in the industry, he likes to share his expertise and is devoted to make things work inlight of common interest of the island. Co-founder of the CRA (2007) and first president of the board in 2007.
In charge of communications.

Kahlid Kemp

Member

Bio coming soon

Roald Liang

Member

Bio coming soon

Tony Soliana

Member

Bio coming soon