Professional History
Arif Aktürk, who began his professional culinary career in Istanbul in 1988, has over time expanded the experience he gained in Turkish and international cuisines into the fields of gastronomy management, concept development, and professional consultancy.
For over 25 years, he has been researching Anatolian cuisine—including the local products, traditional recipes, and culinary culture unique to Turkey’s seven regions—and reflecting this accumulated knowledge in his/her work through a contemporary gastronomic approach.
International Professional Titles
Accredited Judge — WACS | 2011
World Association of Chefs Societies
Certified Master Chef | 2012
World Master Chefs Society
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS | 2010
He is one of the 90 chefs who took part in the gastronomy event held in Istanbul that entered the Guinness World Records with 1,515 products.
Professional Approach
“The right concept, the right system, and the right team are the foundation of a sustainable gastronomy investment.”
The goal of every project is to create an efficient and sustainable business model by combining the investor's vision with a gastronomic experience, sound planning, and operational requirements.
Chef Arif Aktürk
Executive Chef & Hospitality Consultant