Our Story
HEMELS Soul & Food was born from the perfect combination of our paths and passions. Maggie and Fien, each shaped by their own journey full of growth, challenges and life lessons, found each other in a shared passion: creating moments of meaning where care, taste and connection come together.
What makes them unique is the harmony between Maggie's natural talent as a hostess - caring, attentive and connecting - and Fien's creative cooking, where taste, love and pure ingredients are central. Together they merge their strengths and experiences into a place where body, mind & soul are nourished.
With HEMELS they want to offer a home for everyone who is looking for connection, wants to share special moments, and enjoys everything that makes life beautiful.
Samen zijn wij HEMELS.
Fien
I am Fien, a creative jack-of-all-trades with a deep connection to the beauty of nature, my fellow human beings and life itself. Freedom, authenticity and connectedness are the core of who I am. I find my inspiration in small, pure moments: a good conversation, the magic of cooking, freedom on the dance floor, or the peace of the mountains.
My love for cooking came from my mother, who grew up in a caterer's kitchen. What started as a practical task at 16, grew into a passion. Over the years, I developed my own style: an intuitive mix of worldly flavors, honest ingredients and loving attention to color and detail.
In 2024, a difficult year of loss and farewell also brought a new beginning. The passing of three loved ones, including my mother, gave me insight into what is truly important: creating meaningful moments and doing what I love to do. From that period, HEMELS emerged, as a way to make love and connection tangible.
My journey to self-employment started earlier, in 2022, when I decided to follow my heart and turn my passion into my work. That step not only brought me fulfillment, but also Maggie – my caring partner, who complements my vision with her talent for hospitality and connection.
For me, life is about continuing to learn, grow and enjoy what is truly important. I live with openness and trust, and find joy in sharing my passions with others.
Maggie
In the middle of nature, where peace and space are palpable, I live a free and authentic life. I am caring, empathetic and attentive in life, always looking for connection - with others, with myself and with the world around me. ​ I get inspiration from the little things that make life special, such as walking through the forest or reading a book in front of the wood stove. Music, singing and caring bring me joy, caring for myself and the people around me.
Nurturing guests is something that comes naturally to me and that I do with love. My years of work experience in a hotel have taught me how important it is to create a warm, inviting atmosphere, a skill that I now take with me in everything. ​
For me, personal growth is an important part of life. I believe that we are all shaped by the lessons that life gives us, the people we meet and the choices we make. Every moment, no matter how big or small, contributes to who we are and who we can become. ​
In recent years I have felt a shift in my energy. Since the loss of both my parents in 2022, I have become more aware of the care and attention that is needed around the border between life and death. Caring for both the soul and the relatives in this transition touches me in a way that cannot be put into words. It is a calling that touches the core of my being and I give this space to develop this slowly.
I am proud of how I follow my own path and make space for what is truly important: love, connection and consciously living my values. It is my dream to fully use everything I have to offer and thus contribute to a meaningful world.