Turkish-British Head Chef based in London with 10+ years’ experience. Mediterranean cuisine & creative brunch/lunch menus for hotels & cafés. @ChefsBrief
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2025 Summer Menu Trends: Fresh UK Summer Vegetables and Herbs to Elevate Breakfast and Lunch
As the culinary world evolves, 2025 summer menu trends in the UK are all about celebrating seasonal freshness, natural flavors, and vibrant, healthy ingredients. Summer vegetables and fresh herbs play a starring role in creating light, flavorful dishes perfect for breakfast and lunch. In this article, we’ll explore the most popular UK summer vegetables and herbs, their taste profiles, and the kinds of dishes that bring out their best. Popular UK Summer Vegetables in 2025…
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A Real Survival Guide for Kitchen Newcomers
A Real Survival Guide for Kitchen Newcomers By Ekim Chef, When I first walked into a real kitchen, I thought I had a clue. I’d done some serving, watched way too many cooking shows, and figured I could hold my own. I was wrong. It was loud, hot, intense and totally different from what I expected. But I also found something real in there: purpose, adrenaline, and a team that works like a weird, chaotic…
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Sharing My Story: From Waiter to Head Chef
Why I’m Starting This Blog Hi. My name is Ekim. I’ve been working in hospitality for a long time. More than 10 years now. I started in 2013 when I moved to London. I wasn’t a chef back then. I was just a guy trying to figure things out. This blog isn’t anything fancy. I’m not a writer or a social media guy. I just wanted a place to share my story. Maybe help someone…