Chef Yann Nury Debuts Restored 1959 VW Van Kitchen for Backyard Soirées
Chef Yann Nury has unveiled a unique culinary experience with his restored 1959 Volkswagen single-cab pick-up van, featuring a self-sustained kitchen. The van boasts a Josper oven, Josper Robata, and wood fire comal, serving dishes inspired by the flavors of Baja, California, and Mexico, including squash blossom tamal and octopus tostada. Collaborating with Talavera Santa Catarina from Puebla, Nury has custom plates and uses Dansk teak silverware alongside silver beverage cups stored in a trunk. Nury also operates La Residence, an exclusive event venue in SoHo, New York, and is recognized as a Galerie Creative Mind.
Key facts
- Chef Yann Nury restored a 1959 Volkswagen single-cab pick-up van with a self-sustained kitchen.
- The van is equipped with a Josper oven, Josper Robata, and wood fire comal.
- Menus are inspired by Baja, California, and Mexico.
- Dishes include squash blossom tamal, octopus tostada, white asparagus huarache, and celery root trompo rotisserie.
- Nury collaborated with Talavera Santa Catarina from Puebla for custom plates.
- Dansk teak silverware and silver beverage cups are stored in a custom trunk.
- Nury operates La Residence, an invitation-only event space in SoHo, New York.
- Nury is a Galerie Creative Mind.
Entities
Artists
- Yann Nury
Institutions
- Galerie Magazine
- Talavera Santa Catarina
- La Residence
Locations
- Shanghai
- Paris
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Baja
- California
- Mexico
- Puebla
- SoHo