As part of the Gastronomy Talks event, Famous Chef Mehmet Yalçınkaya was the guest of IGU Secretary General, Assoc. Dr. Serdar Çöp. Chef Yalçınkaya stated that MYK Gastro Arena, which he founded, has been working with Istanbul Gelisim University for 2 years. Yalçınkaya said, “We received requests from many universities, but we are working with academicians of Istanbul Gelisim University. Gastronomy education is difficult. We conduct the classes at MYK Gastro Arena with the IGU Continuing Education Center and implement the training program we prepare together.”
“CHEFS CANNOT TEACH A COURSE AS WELL AS ACADEMICIANS”
Stating that Turkey is a tourism country, Chef Yalçınkaya said, “Gastronomy is very valuable since Turkey is a highly touristic country. Both the universities and the work we do play an important role to increase the interest in gastronomy. A chef cannot teach a lecture given by an academician. We are not trainers. We are chefs. We produce and sell. In gastronomy, it is necessary to receive training from academicians. Istanbul Gelisim University and its team are doing good work.”
Expressing that gastronomy trends have changed in the world, Chef Yalçınkaya said, “It changes according to people's demands. Cooking techniques have changed. They return back to open fire, nature, vegan and local trends. In the future, the world will focus on these four trends.”
