I create elegant, story‑driven dining that blends Japanese and Mediterranean flavors.

Alp Karataslioglu

I bring refined Japanese–Mediterranean dining to your home

I am a New York–based private chef with nearly 15 years of fine‑dining experience leading acclaimed kitchens such as Zuma New York & Miami, Amavi, and Rotisserie Georgette. I bring a refined yet personal approach to every table, bridging Japanese and Mediterranean techniques inspired by Turkish, Greek, Italian, Israeli, and French flavors.

I design fully personalized experiences for each guest’s lifestyle—whether kosher, halal, vegan, pescatarian, vegetarian, or allergy‑specific menus. My goal is to bring the feeling of fine dining into your home.

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For me, cooking is an act of care; it’s about creating moments people remember.

How I craft your dining experience

I cook as an act of care

For me, cooking is an act of care—it's about creating moments people remember.

I learned my craft in Istanbul

I learned to cook at a culinary institute in Istanbul and have refined my craft leading fine‑dining kitchens while staying rooted in hospitality.

My secret in the kitchen

My secret in the kitchen is to be productive and to always taste before I serve.

Chef Alp’s Menus

I curate seasonal Japanese–Mediterranean tasting menus that highlight pristine ingredients, thoughtful technique, and warm hospitality—always tailored to your preferences and dietary needs.

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What my guests say

Got this as a gift for a close friend! Incredible food, great presentation. Very professional and communicated with me every step of the way.

Alex

Chef Alp, hosted our Christmas dinner. It was a family event for 12. He did an amazing job integrating with our event. Discreet yet friendly. It felt as if he was part of the event without crossing any lines. We communicated prior to the event and worked on a menu together. It was a mix of traditional Xmas dishes with a Mediterranean flair. His presentation was excellent. The family got to enjoy Xmas with no stress of cooking. Will be using him again for sure.

Kyriacos Loupis

We had an incredible experience with chef alp. He arrived right on time, was extremely organized and clean, and prepared the most amazing Turkish meal. The flavors were so unique and everything truly tasted restaurant quality. The presentation was beautiful, and he was also incredibly kind and friendly throughout the evening. Highly recommend!

Era Ray

Great service

Vas J Morgan

Alp is a true talent. We tossed him a number of curveballs the day before and the day of (unintentionally!) -- our stove broke, and he was able to serve an unparalleled, 5+ course meal without a stove top. His creativity, patience and expertise were the highlight of the night and we will definitely be using him consistently for all our events moving forward. Couldn't emphasize his skill and kind disposition more. 12/10, and then more stars!

Kelly Conlen