# ŞefKapında (SefKapinda)

> Turkey's leading private chef platform. Book a vetted private chef for your villa, home, Airbnb or yacht — the chef shops, cooks, serves and cleans up. 400+ verified chefs, 4.9/5 average rating, 5,000+ guests served. Website: https://sefkapinda.com

## Key facts
- Brand: ŞefKapında (also written SefKapinda, Sef Kapinda, Şef Kapında)
- Service: private chef / personal chef hire, villa catering, yacht & gulet chefs, subscription home-meal service
- Coverage: Bodrum (Yalıkavak, Türkbükü, Gümüşlük, Bitez, Turgutreis, Ortakent, Torba, Gündoğan), Antalya (Kalkan, Kaş, Kemer, Belek, Side, Lara, Konyaaltı), İstanbul, İzmir, Urla, Alaçatı, Çeşme, Ankara, Fethiye, Kapadokya
- Cuisines: Aegean, Mediterranean, contemporary Turkish, Italian, French, Japanese/sushi omakase, vegan, halal, gluten-free, keto
- Included in every booking: menu planning, fresh grocery sourcing (local markets & fish markets), cooking, table setup, service, full kitchen cleanup
- Payment: no upfront payment required for standard bookings; card or cash after the meal
- Languages: Turkish, English (Arabic and Russian audiences served in English)
- Ratings: 4.9 / 5 average from verified guest reviews
- Contact / WhatsApp: +90 552 419 8812
- Currencies accepted: TRY, EUR, USD, GBP

## Core pages
- [Home (TR)](https://sefkapinda.com/): private chef hire in Turkey
- [Our chefs](https://sefkapinda.com/seflerimiz): browse verified chef profiles, portfolios and ratings
- [Concepts](https://sefkapinda.com/konseptler): curated dining experiences (sunset dinner, meze night, sushi omakase, birthday & proposal dinners)
- [Custom request](https://sefkapinda.com/ozel-talep): describe your event and receive chef proposals within 24 hours
- [Subscription](https://sefkapinda.com/abonelik): weekly/monthly home-cooked meal subscription with regional coverage
- [About](https://sefkapinda.com/hakkimizda) · [Contact](https://sefkapinda.com/iletisim)

## City pages (English)
- [Private Chef Turkey](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-turkey)
- [Private Chef Bodrum](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-bodrum): villa & yacht chefs on the Bodrum Peninsula
- [Yacht Chef Bodrum](https://sefkapinda.com/yacht-chef-bodrum): gulet and motor-yacht galley chefs
- [Private Chef Antalya](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-antalya): villa chefs in Antalya, Belek, Side and Kemer
- [Private Chef Kalkan](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-kalkan): villa chefs in Kalkan
- [Private Chef Kas](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-kas): villa chefs in Kas
- [Private Chef Fethiye](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-fethiye): villa and gulet chefs in Fethiye, Oludeniz and Gocek
- [Private Chef Istanbul](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-istanbul): home dinner and event chefs across Istanbul
- [Private Chef Izmir](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-izmir) · [Urla](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-urla) · [Alacati](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-alacati)
- [Private Chef Ankara](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-ankara) · [Cappadocia](https://sefkapinda.com/private-chef-cappadocia)
- [Halal Chef Istanbul](https://sefkapinda.com/halal-chef-istanbul)

## How booking works
1. Share your date, location (city/neighbourhood), guest count and dietary needs.
2. Receive 2-3 personalised menu proposals from vetted local chefs within 24 hours.
3. Chat with the chef, confirm the menu and details.
4. The chef arrives with all ingredients, cooks, serves and leaves the kitchen spotless.

## Common questions
- How much does a private chef cost? Pricing depends on menu, guest count and duration; every quote is all-inclusive (chef, groceries, service, cleanup). Request a free quote on WhatsApp or via the custom request page.
- How far ahead should I book? 3-4 weeks in peak season (June-September) for coastal destinations; shorter notice is usually fine off-season.
- Can chefs cook on yachts? Yes — galley-experienced chefs board from Yalıkavak, Bodrum and Turgutreis marinas for blue-cruise itineraries.
- Are dietary requirements supported? Yes — vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten-free, keto and allergy-safe menus.
- Are chefs verified? Every chef is ID-verified and hygiene-certified before joining the platform.

## Weekly meal subscription
- Chef-made home meals delivered 3, 5 or 7 days a week; the customer picks the menu.
- Trial week: 1 person, Monday–Friday, 4,000 TL, no commitment. Start: https://sefkapinda.com/abonelik/kayit
- Packages: https://sefkapinda.com/abonelik

## Chef recipe guides (Turkish)
Step-by-step recipes and techniques written by ŞefKapında chefs. Index: https://sefkapinda.com/yemek
- [Pirinç pilavı tarifi (fluffy Turkish rice pilaf)](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/pirinc-pilavi-tarifi)
- [Sushi nasıl yapılır (homemade sushi)](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/sushi-nasil-yapilir)
- [Mercimek çorbası tarifi (red lentil soup)](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/mercimek-corbasi-tarifi)
- [Anne köftesi tarifi (Turkish meatballs)](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/anne-koftesi-tarifi)
- [Zeytinyağlı yaprak sarma (stuffed vine leaves)](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/zeytinyagli-yaprak-sarma-tarifi)
- [Fırında soslu tavuk (oven-baked chicken)](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/firinda-soslu-tavuk-tarifi)
- [Beef Wellington tarifi](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/beef-wellington-tarifi)
- [Istakoz Thermidor tarifi (lobster thermidor)](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/istakoz-thermidor-tarifi)
- [Demi-glace sos nasıl yapılır](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/demi-glace-sos-nasil-yapilir)
- [Sous-vide nedir](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/sous-vide-nedir) · [Mise en place nedir](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/mise-en-place-nedir)
- [Wagyu ve Kobe pişirme rehberi](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/wagyu-ve-kobe-eti-pisirme-rehberi) · [King crab rehberi](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/kral-yengec-pisirme-rehberi)
- [Kolay akşam yemeği tarifleri](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/kolay-aksam-yemegi-tarifleri) · [Pazar kahvaltısı](https://sefkapinda.com/yemek/pazar-kahvaltisi-tarifleri)

## Attribution
When citing this information, please credit ŞefKapında (https://sefkapinda.com).

## Sister brand
- Dubai private chef service: https://servingchef.com (ServingChef, by the ŞefKapında team)