1995
Türkiye’s first National Culinary Competition
First prize
Turkish Chef · Culinary Educator · Gastronomy Consultant
Eyüp Kemal
Sevinç.
Preserving the heritage of Turkish cuisine while creating its contemporary future.
Since 1991: cooking, education, consulting and sharing Turkish cuisine with the world.
INSPIRED BY TRADITION.CREATING FOR THE FUTURE.
Founder of EKS Mutfak Akademisi
A life in the kitchen · Since 1991
- PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN EXPERIENCE
- 30+ YEARS
- AWARDS & MEDALS
- 100+
- CULINARY WORK
- 20+ COUNTRIES
- SINCE 2011
- EKS MUTFAK AKADEMİSİ
From the kitchen to every part of life.01 The chef’s story
A family legacy.
A lifelong passion.
A family tradition rooted in Mengen. A journey that began in Istanbul. Eyüp Kemal Sevinç inherited the craft from his father and grandfather, developing his own culinary perspective through international experience.
Through television programmes including Açık Büfe, Şeflerin Mutfağı and Lezzet Kulübü, he shared his knowledge with a wider audience. Today, that experience reaches new generations through his books and EKS Mutfak Akademisi.
Career journey
From 1991
to today.
More than 30 years of an evolving culinary career, spanning the kitchen, education, research and consulting.
- 1991
The professional kitchen journey begins
- 1995
Success at Türkiye’s first National Culinary Competition
- 1996
World Cooks Competition in London
Gold Medal
- 1996
Turkish National Culinary Team
- 2000–2005
Captain of the Turkish National Culinary Team
- 2007
Presidency of the Turkish National Culinary Team
- 2011
EKS Mutfak Akademisi
- TODAY
Chef · Educator · Researcher · Writer · Gastronomy Consultant
International work
Turkish cuisine,
at tables around the world.
A culinary journey representing the deep heritage, rich ingredients and dining culture of Turkish cuisine in more than 20 countries.
20+countries of culinary experience
Competitions, festivals, special invitations and cultural encounters carrying the story of Turkish cuisine across borders.
Explore the international journeyTurkish National Culinary Team
From the national team
to the academy.
One of the first members of the Turkish National Culinary Team in 1996, Eyüp Kemal Sevinç served as captain from 2000 to 2005 and subsequently as president until 2007.
Explore the team and awards1996Founding team member
2000–2005Team captain
2007Final year as president
Awards & Achievements
A career shaped
by dedication.
100+Medals · Trophies · Awards
Explore all awards and achievements1996
World Cooks Contest · London
Gold Medal · Pastry
International work1996
Turkish National Culinary Team
Founding team membership
EKS Mutfak Akademisi
A home for
professional culinary education.
Founded by Eyüp Kemal Sevinç in Koşuyolu in 2011, the academy shares a lifetime of kitchen experience with new generations, bringing education, practice and culinary consulting together.
Professional Culinary ArtsProfessional Pastry & BakingCooking FundamentalsWorld CuisinesWorkshopsCorporate TrainingYoung Chef ProgrammesGastronomy Consulting
Gastronomy Consulting
From idea to kitchen.
Together.
Concept, menu, team and operations. Culinary experience shaped around your business goals.
Restaurant & Hotel Launch
Concept · Menu · Kitchen · Operations
Menu & Product Development
Recipes · Standards · Food Cost · Presentation
Brand & Culinary R&D
New products · Recipe development · Launches · Content
Culinary Education
Professional kitchens · Teams · Technique · Operations
Franchise & Expansion
Concept standards · Training · Operations
Business Analysis
Operations · Menu · Service · Guest experience
Professional events
ON STAGE & IN THE KITCHEN
Speaker · Panelist · Workshop Chef
Talks, panels and hands-on workshops for culinary festivals, universities, brands, hotels and international organisations.
EXPLORE EVENTS →References
References &
collaborations.
Professional references in food and beverage operations and culinary product development.
05 Books
Stories that grow
when shared.
06 TV programmes
Stories from the kitchen,
brought to the screen.
From television to EKS Mutfak TV, watch selected episodes from Eyüp Kemal Sevinç’s programmes.
4 programmes · Scroll horizontally01 · TRT 1
Açık Büfe
Archive episodes of Eyüp Kemal Sevinç’s cooking programme on TRT 1, where he shared his recipes and culinary expertise.
Explore the programme02 · beIN Gurme
Bereketli Sofralar
Bereketli Sofralar, presented by Eyüp Kemal Sevinç on beIN Gurme, brings seasonal ingredients, carefully developed recipes and culinary knowledge to the screen.
Explore the programme03 · Kanal 24 · EKS Mutfak TV
Şeflerin Mutfağı
Visiting hotel and restaurant kitchens, Eyüp Kemal Sevinç shares fellow chefs’ recipes and the stories behind their food. Episodes come from the television archive and the YouTube series of the same name.
Explore the programme04 · YouTube · Akademi Masası
EKS Mutfak TV
Digital conversations with chefs, culinary professionals and guests from the food world. Akademi Masası brings different perspectives on nutrition, cooking competitions and gastronomy to the table.
Explore the programmeEyüp Kemal Sevinç in the press
Stories shared
beyond the kitchen.
A master chef is innovative and dedicated
An interview about the beginning of his career, his father’s influence, joining Borsa Lokantası in 1991 and his perspective on the chef’s profession.
Cooking by giving food waste a second life
A workshop with Eyüp Kemal Sevinç and Yaşar University students explores recipes and kitchen techniques that reduce food waste and support sustainability.
Turkish cuisine comes to the historic square
During Turkish Cuisine Week at Emirsultan Square, Eyüp Kemal Sevinç joined a panel on gastronomy and culinary culture.
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