Private Chef  ·  Nikkei & Fine Dining Specialist

Cuisine Without
Boundaries

Oguzhan Arda

Maido, LimaWorld's 50 Best
Alo, TorontoMichelin Starred
10+ YearsAcross 6 Countries
Turin, ItalyBased & Available
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Oguzhan Arda, Private Chef
Oguzhan Arda · Turin, Italy

The Chef

Shaped by the
World's Best Kitchens

"I believe that a meal cooked with intention and precision is one of the most generous things one person can offer another. That belief has driven every kitchen I have ever worked in."

Born in Istanbul, Oguzhan's culinary journey has taken him across four continents and some of the most exacting kitchens the world has to offer. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu, he built his craft early — cutting his teeth in London at Drake & Morgan and at the Swissotel Bosphorus in Istanbul, before heading to Lima, Peru, where he spent two full years living, cooking and absorbing the culture, the markets, and the extraordinary flavours of South America. That time in Peru changed everything. It led him to Maido in Lima — consistently ranked among the World's 50 Best Restaurants — and later to the Michelin-starred Alo Restaurant in Toronto. Two of the most technically demanding kitchens in the world. Every country, every culture, every kitchen left its mark.

A specialist in Nikkei cuisine — the refined Japanese-Peruvian culinary tradition he lived and breathed during two years in Peru — and tasting menu execution, Oguzhan now brings that rare, world-travelled depth of experience to private tables in Turin and beyond. When he cooks for you, he brings every mile of that journey with him.

World's 50 Best
Maido
Lima, Peru
1 Michelin Star
Alo Restaurant
Toronto, Canada
Gastro Bar
Drake & Morgan
London, UK
Luxury Hotel
Swissotel
Istanbul, Turkey
Current Role
Dispensa
Turin, Italy

Offerings

How I Can
Serve You

01
Nikkei Experience
A signature evening rooted in the Japanese-Peruvian culinary tradition Oguzhan didn't just study but lived, spending two full years in Peru before honing his craft at Maido, ranked among the World's 50 Best. This is not an interpretation of Nikkei cuisine. It is the real thing, brought to your table with precision, elegance and genuine cultural depth.
02
Private Dinner
A fully bespoke multi-course tasting menu designed around your palate, dietary needs, and the occasion. From an intimate dinner for two to a gathering of twelve.
03
Travel & Residency
Available for villas, yachts, and private residences across Europe. Seasonal or full residency engagements for those seeking a dedicated private chef partnership.

Other services available on request →

For Brands & Corporates

Corporate & Brand
Partnerships

Beyond private dining, Oguzhan partners with select brands, hospitality groups and corporate clients — bringing the same standard set in Maido (World's 50 Best) and Alo (Michelin Star) to ambassadorships, activations, content collaborations and consulting.

01
Brand Ambassadorship
Long-term collaborations with premium and luxury brands whose values align with craft, heritage and quality. Shoots, events, social storytelling and on-camera presence with a chef whose career speaks for itself.
02
Corporate Dining
Private dinners for boards, leadership teams and high-value clients. Discreet, refined, fully bespoke — designed to make the room feel cared for and the moment unmistakably elevated.
03
Brand Activations
Product launches, press dinners, showroom openings and experiential events. Menus engineered around the brand story, with full kitchen execution at fine dining standards.
04
Content Collaboration
Editorial, recipe development, video and campaign work. A trained eye for plating, technique and narrative — and a chef comfortable in front of the camera in English, Spanish, Italian and Turkish.
05
Hospitality Consulting
Menu development, concept work, brigade training and food cost discipline for restaurants and hospitality groups. Built on a decade leading kitchens across four continents.
06
Travel & Residency
Seasonal residencies for villas, yachts, members' clubs and private estates across Europe. A dedicated, world-trained private chef partnership for those who expect more than a one-night engagement.

Begin a Conversation

Let's build something worth remembering.

Brand decks, references and tailored proposals available on request. All partnership enquiries are answered personally within 24 hours.

Investment

Transparent
Pricing

Every experience is fully bespoke. Prices below reflect a starting point — final pricing is confirmed after your initial consultation.

Intimate Dining
Private Dinner
180 per person
  • Minimum 2 guests
  • Fully bespoke multi-course menu
  • Premium ingredients sourced and included
  • Full preparation, plating, and service in your home
  • Menu consultation included
On Location
Travel & Residency
From 700 per day
  • Available across Europe
  • Villas, yachts, and private estates
  • Seasonal residencies and short-term placements
  • Full menu and sourcing autonomy
  • Travel and accommodation arranged by client

Career

A Decade in
Elite Kitchens

2025 –
Present
Dispensa, Turin
Sous Chef · Fine Dining
Leading daily kitchen operations for 60–80 covers per service in a high-standard fine dining environment. Brigade coordination, plating consistency, and disciplined supplier and stock management.
2025 –
Present
Private Client
Private Chef
Designing and executing bespoke multi-course menus for a private client. Full autonomy in concept, sourcing, and presentation.
2024
Alo Restaurant, Toronto
Sous Chef · Michelin Star
Tasting menu production for 70+ covers per service. Michelin-level precision at the pass, station consistency, and disciplined inventory control.
2021 –
2022
Maido, Lima
CDP / Itamae · World's 50 Best
Cold section lead in one of the world's top-ranked restaurants. Nigiri precision, Nikkei tasting menu execution, and elite mise en place standards.
2022 –
2023
Roshi Nikkei, Como
Head Chef
Designed dual Nikkei dining concepts from inception. Built kitchen systems, trained the brigade, and maintained operational discipline across daily service.

Craft & Languages

Core
Capabilities

Nikkei & Sushi Technique
Tasting Menu Execution
Menu Development & Concept
Brigade Leadership
Food Cost Control
Italian & Mediterranean
Turkish
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate

How It Works

From First Message
to Your Table

I
Enquiry
Share your occasion, guest count, dietary needs and any vision you have in mind.
II
Menu Design
A bespoke menu is crafted and submitted for your review. Every course, explained.
III
Preparation
Finest ingredients sourced. Your kitchen set up and left immaculate throughout.
IV
The Evening
You enjoy every course. Everything is handled — and we leave without a trace.

Reservations

Begin Your
Experience

All enquiries are responded to within 24 hours. Private dining available in Turin, across Piedmont, and throughout Italy upon request.

For immediate enquiries, WhatsApp or call +39 342 035 9623

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Concierge & Trade

For hotel concierges, placement agencies, and event partners:

info@oguzhanarda.com