A Liverpool chef has been awarded ‘Chef of the Year’ at the British Kebab Awards.
Kemal Coskuncay, 46, lives in Liverpool with his wife and three children and has 26 years of experience when it comes to preparing Mediterranean cuisine.
He owns a private dining and consultation company and works with some of Liverpool’s top restaurants, including popular Lark Lane venue, Al Dente.
He said: “I have been working very hard throughout my career and take great pride in what I do.
“I started out as a dishwasher and kitchen porter in Bodrum but learnt from the chefs, worked my way up and to now win Chef Of The Year in front of a host of top people.”
Liverpool Football Club fan Kemal moved to the city in February 2020 after enjoying success in London, where he worked at multi-award winning restaurants and won a Best Foreign Chef in London award.
Kemal is also a member of the International Gastronomy Federation and has served food to hundreds of meals to local vulnerable people.
He added: “Ever since I was a child in Turkey, I was passionate about food. I watched my Mother cook and learnt how to make all the traditional Turkish methods and secrets from a young age.
“I still had to work my way up and prove myself even though I started early.”
Kemal was congratulated over social media platforms.
👏 | This year’s British Kebab Awards saw a Liverpool chef win Chef of the Year. https://t.co/yjp7h11YcK
— Explore Liverpool (@ExploreLpool) March 16, 2023
