Chef Baris Aykal

Chef At Home in Islington
Chef Baris Aykal

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With over 7 years of experience, I create personalized Mediterranean, Turkish, and international menus using fresh ingredients and modern techniques.

I’m a 26-year-old chef with over five years of professional experience across restaurants, private dining, events, and bespoke culinary services. My culinary style is rooted in Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine while embracing international flavours and contemporary cooking techniques.

As a Private & Event Chef, I create tailored dining experiences for private dinners, celebrations, corporate events, and special occasions. I also specialise in bespoke menu design, developing menus around each client’s preferences, dietary requirements, occasion, and style of service.

Alongside event catering and private dining, I offer personalised meal preparation and meal prep services, providing fresh, homemade, chef-prepared meals designed around individual tastes, nutritional goals, and weekly requirements.

My focus is on refined, homemade dishes with restaurant-quality presentation, high-quality ingredients, and attention to detail — creating food that feels personal, memorable, and made specifically for each guest.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

creating something personal from simple ingredients — bringing together flavour, creativity and technique to create an experience that people remember

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook at home, inspired by my mother’s passion for food and everything I learned from her in the kitchen.

A cooking secret...

Simple ingredients, bold flavors, and a touch of creativity.

Book your experience with Chef Baris

Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.