What goes behind the food organization in Turkey?

Traditional Turkish cuisine

Turkish cuisine is mainly derived from Ottoman cuisine the heritage of a great empire that lasted for 700 years.

Bearing in mind how big and ethnically diverse the Ottoman Empire was, it is no surprise that many other different cultures influenced Turkish food today. Regions such as Balkan, Asian, Arabian and Mediterranean regions.

Though typical dishes may vary; there are some common key ingredients that can be found almost universally. Those dishes are; lamb, beef, rice, eggplants, peppers, onions and of course for Turkey is famous desserts pistachios, almonds, and hazelnuts.

Some must-tries

The sweet side of life in Turkey

Baklava is made out of filo pastry filled with nuts and held together with sweet syrup. If you are interested in a lighter dessert that is less sweet Turkish Muhalebbi is the way to go. That is a creamy, milk-based pudding, thickened by rice flour, topped with syrup. For additional flavour cinnamon, saffron and some pistachios are added.

Other Turkish delights you must try are: (gelatinous candies made from starch and sugar), Tahini (crushed sesame seeds), flour or semolina Helva or Marzipan (Turkish world).

The Coffee Culture

It is well known that Turkish coffee is a big part of the country's cultural heritage. Drinking coffee is almost like a social ritual ever since the 16th century. 

Turkish coffee has a brewing process, unlike any other world coffee. The coffee is first blended, then roasted and then ground. Special tools are used for the whole processes, like the copper boiling pot (cezve) and the artistic ceramic cups in which it is served.

The Tea Culture

Preparation of provisioning for gulet cruise

We would like to share some of our secrets with you about what we are doing in order that the meals prepared by the chef on a gulet are superb.

With our respect to traditional Turkish hospitality; we can not leave things on the chance! For this reason, we asked the professional guidance of Mrs OZLEM WARREN who is one of the well known Turkish Chef in her field.

More details can be found HERE

Because your satisfaction is our main goal

You can truly put your trust in our hands because our work is not done until you are unconditionally happy with every aspect of our service. Our gulet experts will first take all your wishes into careful consideration in order to provide you with an amazing experience. Because of our personalized approach and strict adherence to high standards we have been rewarded by many satisfied clients. We have to focus on your pre-listed food and drinks preferences or even special requests…

In Turkey, we go the extra mile for you and we entirely plan and prepare your food menus until you are 100% satisfied.

After we receive your food preferences our Destination Manager Feride will proceed with picking up the preference list and head to the Turkish market. She will then handpick and purchase the food from our well-trusted suppliers, and choose only the food that is high quality, fresh and local quality. (Shopping Order; which is consists of min 300 items) After food is purchased and gathering Chef will plan out a weekly menu. Excellent food is a guarantee!

Beverages

Drink orders are separated from food provisions and all your drinks preorders will be on the list (you’ll get an accurate pre-invoice in advance, to know the exact amount you have to pay for ordered drinks). Your beverage list is very important so we kindly ask you to fill the beverage list with the quantities, brand marks, and your special rare drinks (If you have any).

All provisions & beverages should be loaded on board before our guest’s arrival – on Embarking Date in between 10:30 – 13:00 pm on Saturdays!

Challenging Saturdays

Here are few routines of Feride’s colorfull Saturdays…

“My favorite moment is placing flowers in guests cabins as a final golden touch.” – says Feride.

There are also two menu options to choose from, VIP menu and Standard menu

The main courses are lamb, beef, chicken-based and fresh fish-based. Rice & noodles often accompany main courses and salad on the side. Crew or local fishermen can supply fresh seafood depending on the season. All kind of soft drinks, local and imported drinks are extra.

Menu sample

Below you’ll find a sample of menus that can be prepared on board, of course, bear in mind that everything can be further personalized to your preferences.

Breakfast

The breakfast on board will be served as per our clients will, however includes pastries that are baked by our chef and freshly squeezed juices.