Joël Broekaert (1982) studied history and he is a culinary journalist, writer, and reviewer for NRC Handelsblad. He also presents television programs such as Joël Lokaal and De smaak van Joël. He is a judge on the Dutch Celebrity MasterChef and performed in the theater with his interactive show Tasting Lessons with Joël.
He previously published «Tasting Lesson, The Omnivore, From Honeybee to Sprinkles», and, together with internationally renowned Michelin chef Joris Bijdendijk, the bestselling cookbook «Bij Bijdendijk thuis». His latest book, «A History of the World in Twelve Beans», was published in October 2023.