Private Chef · Los Angeles
Nourishing food,
made with presence.
Chef Oya is a private chef in Los Angeles cooking for retreats, homes, new mothers and celebrations. Every menu is designed around the people at the table, with fresh, carefully chosen ingredients.
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I grew up in a Turkish household, learning by watching my mother and grandmother move through the kitchen with care, folding love into every dish. From fresh herbs to handmade dough, meals were never rushed. They were an invitation to slow down, connect and savor.
Cooking became my way of caring for others. Whether I'm preparing a week of meals, cooking for a retreat or building a board for a celebration, my Turkish roots remind me that food is more than nourishment: it's connection, generosity and presence.
I've also spent over a decade as a content creator and community builder, capturing meaningful moments through my own lens and creating spaces where people feel welcome, seen and inspired.
Oya
Every retreat is different, so every menu is designed from scratch. Tell me how many guests you're hosting and how they like to eat, and I'll create a menu around your group, cooked with fresh, carefully selected ingredients.
A home-cooked week, without the work. I design your menu, plan the shopping, then come to your home and cook everything fresh in your kitchen. Before I leave, your meals are portioned and stored and your kitchen is clean.
The weeks after birth are for rest. I prepare warming, nutrient-dense meals for new mothers, planned around your needs to support recovery and milk supply, so you can focus on healing and your baby.
Abundant boards and grazing tables designed for your special day. Each one is built around your taste, your theme and your guest count, from intimate celebrations to bigger gatherings.
Alongside the kitchen, I create intention-led content for brands in food, wellness and lifestyle, blending photography, video and visual storytelling.
Good food
Brighter days
Same you
Through food and creative expression, Oya invites people to slow down, connect more deeply and find inspiration in the everyday.
Still here
Still growing
Always curious
For retreats, in-home and postpartum meal prep, events and creative collaborations. Tell me a little about your plans and I'll get back to you soon.