Private Chef Emre Suleyman Emre Kucukyavuz

I’m a professionally trained chef with over a decade of experience in international kitchens, now bringing the bold, soulful flavors of Mediterranean and Turkish street food to private events through my brand, Anka Kitchen. From fine dining to casual bites, I create personalized culinary moments rooted in tradition, elevated with modern finesse.For me, cooking is more than a craft—it's a form of storytelling.

Each dish I create carries a memory, a culture, and a purpose. With a background in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and hands-on experience in both fine dining and cultural cuisine, I see the kitchen as a canvas where flavors, textures, and traditions come together to create emotion. Whether I’m designing a sophisticated tasting menu or reinventing a classic Turkish dish, my goal is to create a moment my guests will remember—not just a meal.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is the art of turning emotions and stories into dishes. Every plate is crafted to inspire, to connect, and to leave a lasting impressi

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook at Gaziantep University, where I studied Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, but my true education came from the kitchens I’ve worked in—f

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is intuition and balance. While technique is essential, I believe the real magic happens when you trust your senses—knowing w