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- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Cornell University Hospitality Managment WSET Certified Sommelier Etiler Tourism School
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Upscale
Chef Salih Atx
$150/person
Starting price
Scheduling
Budget per person
Responds in about 2 hours
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About
I traveled to 130 countries on cruise ships working in hospitality management. I’m a certified sommelier. I share my passion and favorites foods from around the world combining them with my home country of Turkey’s cuisine. I have a deep knowledge of allergies and religious diets (Kosher, Halal, Jain etc.)
Overview
Hired 11 times
Serves Austin, TX
Background checked
3 employees
3 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 11:59 pmMon5:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2023
Services offered
Event type
Additional food/drink
Dessert
Cold beverages (alcoholic)
Cuisine types
American - casual
American - formal
Italian
Southern
Projects and media
63 photos
Projects and media
63 photos
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Exceptional 5.0
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Read reviews that mention:
Layla H.
Aug 17, 2025
Chef Salih, an accomplished cook with a personal chef experience, is passionate about creating delectable meals from scratch and infusing them with his unique style to showcase his culinary prowess.
Mayra R.
Mar 17, 2024
Hired on Thumbtack
Wow! Wow! Wow! What an amazing experience. Chef Salih’s food was impeccable. We had Ossco Buco and it melted in our mouths. The set up was beautiful. We were celebrating my husband’s birthday and they made it so special. I highly recommend doing the wine pairing. definite repeat for us.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Italian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Selcuk K.
Aug 18, 2025
Chef Salih is amazing! The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Truly a five-star experience.
Dan E.
Feb 6, 2023
Hannah M.
Aug 18, 2025
Hired on Thumbtack
Very polite and responsive. :)
Details: Regular meal • Dinner • I'm flexible • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • I'm flexible • A few times per month • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Salih Taysi