Deniz SezerPrivate Chef in San Francisco, CA

New to HELM3-Michelin-star technique, San Francisco private chef

The Chef

The Story

I've spent 16 years in kitchens that demanded precision, from Quique Dacosta's 3-Michelin-star pass in Spain to Osteria Francescana, before leading menus at Michelin-starred Sorrel and as Executive Chef of Bistro Ember here in San Francisco. That background shapes how I cook now: Mediterranean and Italian foundations, modern California ingredients, and the plating discipline of fine dining. As your private chef, I build a seasonal menu around what's fresh and what you love, then execute it with the same care I brought to Michelin kitchens. Expect thoughtful courses, precise technique, and genuine hospitality, whether it's an intimate dinner or a full event. My goal is simple: give you a restaurant-caliber experience in your own home.

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Where Deniz Sezer serves

San Francisco, CA · 50 mi

The Menu

Services & Pricing

$50.00 / guestPassed bites and stationed appetizers — polished, plentiful, and timed so the food never lags the party. · Grocery & ingredients from $0.00 / guest · 20–200 guestsReserve Deniz Sezer →

$150.00 / guestGenerous shared platters served to the table — relaxed, abundant, and tailored to your group. · Grocery & ingredients from $0.00 / guest · 6–100 guestsReserve Deniz Sezer →

$180.00 / guestA multi-course plated dinner cooked in your home — menu, shopping, service, and a spotless kitchen all handled. · Grocery & ingredients from $0.00 / guest · 6–50 guestsReserve Deniz Sezer →

$225.00 / guestA seasonal multi-course tasting, plated and presented at your table — an intimate, restaurant-caliber progression at home. · Grocery & ingredients from $0.00 / guest · 6–50 guestsReserve Deniz Sezer →

20 guests maximum · Books up to 6 months in advance

Work History

06.2025 - Present

Private Chef · Private Chef · San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Design and execute custom Mediterranean and fusion dining experiences for private clients using seasonal ingredients, ensuring exceptional presentation and guest satisfaction.

05.2023 - 06.2025

Executive Chef · Bistro Ember · San Francisco, CA

Oversaw restaurant operations, menu development, and team leadership, creating innovative seasonal dishes blending Mediterranean and modern techniques.

11.2020 - 03.2022

Chef de Cuisine · Presidio Kebab · San Francisco, CA

Managed kitchen operations and developed seasonal menus while leading staff to maintain quality, consistency, and efficiency.

10.2019 - 09.2020

Junior Sous Chef · Sorrel Restaurant · San Francisco, CA

Prepared and executed fine dining dishes with precision, maintaining consistency and high standards in a Michelin-starred setting.

04.2019 - 09.2019

Chef de Partie · The Bodrum Edition Hotel · Turkey

Executed high-end Mediterranean cuisine for luxury clientele, supervised kitchen staff, and ensured compliance with Marriott's food safety guidelines.

04.2017 - 10.2018

Chef de Partie · Quique Dacosta · Spain

Worked in a 3 Michelin-starred kitchen mastering modernist techniques and maintaining precision in multi-course tasting menus.

Education

2014 - 2019B.A. in Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, Pamukkale University

2008 - 2011Diploma in Food & Beverage Service, Tire Tourism High School

Skills

MediterraneanFusionModernistMolecular GastronomyFine DiningSeasonal

Accolades

Gold Medalist, 14th International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival
Certificate of Honor & Achievement, Pamukkale University
Employment Certificate from Osteria Francescana (World's Best Restaurant)
Employment Certificate from Quique Dacosta (3 Michelin Stars)
Employment Certificate from La Cabra (Madrid's Top Restaurant)

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Reserve Deniz Sezer

from $50.00 / guest

6–200 guests · Books up to 6 months ahead

No charge now — Deniz Sezer reviews your request first.

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