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''Özer'' [[Oxford Circus]],<br/>
''Sofra'' [[Covent Garden]],<br/>
''Sofra'' [[Mayfair]],<br/>
''Sofra'' [[Mayfair]],<br/>
''Sofra'' [[St Christopher's Place]]<br/>
''Sofra'' [[St Christopher's Place]],<br/>
''Sofra'' [[St John's Wood]]
"Sofra London" [[Karaköy]], [[Istanbul]], [[Turkey]]
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'''Hüseyin Özer''' (born 1949 in [[Reşadiye]], [[Tokat Province]], Turkey) is a [[Turkish British]] [[Chef#''Chef de cuisine'', executive chef and head chef|executive chef]] and [[restaurateur]], who owns a restaurant chain based in London<br/>.
'''Hüseyin Özer''' (born 1949 in [[Reşadiye]], [[Tokat Province]], Turkey) is a [[Turkish British]] [[Chef#Chef de cuisine|executive chef]] and [[restaurateur]], who owns a restaurant chain based in London.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Hüseyin Özer was born in 1949, in a village of [[Reşadiye]] town in [[Tokat Province]] in northern Turkey. His parents separated when he was very young. Unwanted by his parents, Özer was raised by his grandfather. Unable to attend primary school, he taught himself to read and write.<ref name="h1">{{cite news |url=http://eniyion.hurriyet.com.tr/default.aspx?mekanID=1173&siraID=3502&hID=10138986&mKat=1 |newspaper=[[Hürriyet]] En İyi On |title=Özer-En çok satan yemek humus |date=2008-10-25 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2012-05-01 }}</ref><ref name="s">{{cite news |url=http://www.sabah.com.tr/Ekonomi/2011/10/08/sofranin-sahibine-yilin-girisimcisi-odulu |newspaper=[[Sabah (newspaper)|Sabah]] |title=Sofra'nın sahibine 'Yılın girişimcisi' ödülü |author=Çelik, Pınar |date=2011-10-08 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2012-05-01 }}</ref><ref name="uw">{{cite web |url=http://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/honorary-doctorates-and-notable-alumni/honorary-degrees |title=Hüseyin Özer |accessdate=2012-05-01 }}</ref>
Hüseyin Özer was born in 1949, in a village of the [[Reşadiye]] town, in [[Tokat Province]] situated in northern Turkey. His parents separated when he was very young. Unwanted by his parents, Özer was raised by his grandfather. Unable to attend primary school, he taught himself to read and write.<ref name="h1">{{cite news |url=http://eniyion.hurriyet.com.tr/default.aspx?mekanID=1173&siraID=3502&hID=10138986&mKat=1 |newspaper=[[Hürriyet]] En İyi On |title=Özer-En çok satan yemek humus |date=25 October 2008 |language=Turkish |accessdate=1 May 2012 }}</ref><ref name="s">{{cite news |url=http://www.sabah.com.tr/Ekonomi/2011/10/08/sofranin-sahibine-yilin-girisimcisi-odulu |newspaper=[[Sabah (newspaper)|Sabah]] |title=Sofra'nın sahibine 'Yılın girişimcisi' ödülü |author=Çelik, Pınar |date=8 October 2011 |language=Turkish |accessdate=1 May 2012 }}</ref><ref name="uw">{{cite web|url=http://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/honorary-doctorates-and-notable-alumni/honorary-degrees |title=Hüseyin Özer |accessdate=1 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120505225433/http://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/honorary-doctorates-and-notable-alumni/honorary-degrees |archivedate=5 May 2012 }}</ref>


Working in his village as a shepherd, Özer was sent at the age of eleven to [[Ankara]] to earn money, where he became a [[street child|street kid]]. To learn English, he bought books. In 1967 he moved to [[Istanbul]], where he found employment in restaurants as a dish washer. He continued to learn English, paying a tutor to teach him.<ref name="s"/><ref name="uw"/>
Working in his village as a shepherd, Özer was sent at the age of eleven, to [[Ankara]] in order to earn money, where he became a [[street child|street kid]]. To learn English, he bought books. In 1967, he moved to [[Istanbul]], where he found employment in restaurants as a dish washer. He continued to learn English, by paying a tutor to teach him.<ref name="s"/><ref name="uw"/>


Following his military service, Hüseyin went to London in 1975 by bus, as he could not afford to fly there. There, he worked in a [[doner kebab|döner kebab]] shop in [[Mayfair]] and attended English courses in his spare time.<ref name="s"/><ref name="uw"/>
Following his military service, Hüseyin went to London in 1975, by bus, as he could not afford to fly there. There, he worked in a [[doner kebab|döner kebab]] shop in [[Mayfair]] and attended English courses in his spare time.<ref name="s"/><ref name="uw"/>


==Career==
==Career==
Özer acquired the döner kebab shop he was working in, and turned it into a restaurant in 1981. His success paved the way for him to open more London restaurants, called "[[Sofra (restaurant)|Sofra]]" (in [[Turkish language|Turkish]] [[Sofra|dining table]]), in [[Covent Garden]], [[Mayfair]], [[Regent Street]] and [[St John's Wood]]. Each restaurant is unique. The menus consist of typical [[meze]]s, [[kebab]]s and desserts of [[Turkish cuisine]].<ref name="uw"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://eniyion.hurriyet.com.tr/default.aspx?mekanID=1171&siraID=3502&hID=10138986&mKat=1 |newspaper=[[Hürriyet]] En İyi On |title=Sofra-Londra’da bir restoran zinciri |date=2008-10-25 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2012-05-01 }}</ref>
Özer acquired the döner kebab shop he was working in, and turned it into a restaurant in 1981. His success paved the way for him to open more London restaurants, called "[[Sofra (restaurant)|Sofra]]" (in [[Turkish language|Turkish]] [[Sofra|dining table]]), in [[Covent Garden]], [[Mayfair]], [[Regent Street]] and [[St John's Wood]]. Each restaurant is unique. The menus consist of typical [[meze]]s, [[kebab]]s and desserts of [[Turkish cuisine]].<ref name="uw"/><ref>{{cite news |url=http://eniyion.hurriyet.com.tr/default.aspx?mekanID=1171&siraID=3502&hID=10138986&mKat=1 |newspaper=[[Hürriyet]] En İyi On |title=Sofra-Londra'da bir restoran zinciri |date=25 October 2008 |language=Turkish |accessdate=1 May 2012 }}</ref>


Another of his restaurants in [[Oxford Circus]] bears his name.<ref name="h1"/>
He owns up to twenty cafés and restaurants in several locations in London. However, his current focus remains on the two fine dining restaurants.<ref name="uw"/>


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In addition to his restaurant business, chef Özer runs a catering service company.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ozercatering.com/ |publisher=Ozer Catering |title=ÖzerCatering |accessdate=1 May 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122072143/http://www.ozercatering.com/ |archivedate=22 January 2012 }}</ref>
He has owned up to twenty cafés and restaurants in several locations in London. However, his current focus remains on the five fine dining restaurants.<ref name="uw"/>


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Özer has an estimated personal fortune of £37&nbsp;million, according to television programme, The World's Richest People.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}}
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In addition to his restaurant business, chef Özer runs a [[catering]] service company.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ozercatering.com/ |publisher=Ozer Catering |title=ÖzerCatering |accessdate=2012-05-01 }}</ref>

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Özer has an estimated personal fortune of £37 million, according to television programme, The World's Richest People.


==Social life==
==Social life==
Dedicated to education, Özer established a trust in Ankara in his early years, which turned into a foundation named "Hüseyin Özer Education Foundation". In a partnership program with [[Middlesex University]], he teaches students how to open and run successful restaurants.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/news-events/news/sofra-masters.aspx |publisher=Middlesex University |title=Masters With A Masterchef: New Partnership Perovides Unique Opportunity For Entrepreneurs |accessdate=2012-05-01 }}</ref> He has contributed to the Turkish-English Chamber of Commerce.<ref name="uw"/>
Dedicated to education, Özer established a trust in Ankara in his early years, which turned into a foundation named "Hüseyin Özer Education Foundation". In a partnership program with [[Middlesex University]], he teaches students how to open and run successful restaurants.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mdx.ac.uk/aboutus/news-events/news/sofra-masters.aspx |publisher=Middlesex University |title=Masters with a Masterchef: New Partnership Perovides Unique Opportunity For Entrepreneurs |accessdate=1 May 2012 }}</ref> He has contributed to the Turkish-English Chamber of Commerce.<ref name="uw"/>


==Recognition==
==Recognition==
In 2011, Özer was honoured with the Entrepreneur of the Year award by the Star Network at the World Food Awards.<ref>http://uk.startv.com/?q=staruk-pages/world-food-awards</ref>
In 2011, Özer was honoured with the Entrepreneur of the Year award by the Star Network at the World Food Awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://uk.startv.com/?q=staruk-pages/world-food-awards|title=Imagine More with Star TV Network - Inspiring a Billion Imaginations}}</ref>
In 2007–2008, his restaurant in Regent Street was recommended by [[Michelin Guide]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://arsiv.sabah.com.tr/2007/03/05/gny/gny120-20070305-200.html |newspaper=[[Sabah (newspaper)|Sabah]] |title=Özer Restaurant Michelin Guide'de |date=2007-04-05 |language=Turkish |accessdate=2012-05-01 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/web/Restaurant/Westminster-W1B_3DG-Ozer-69786-41102 |publisher=ViaMichelin |title=Ozer |accessdate=2012-05-01 }}</ref>
In 2007–2008, his restaurant in Regent Street was recommended by [[Michelin Guide]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://arsiv.sabah.com.tr/2007/03/05/gny/gny120-20070305-200.html |newspaper=[[Sabah (newspaper)|Sabah]] |title=Özer Restaurant Michelin Guide'de |date=5 April 2007 |language=Turkish |accessdate=1 May 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/web/Restaurant/Westminster-W1B_3DG-Ozer-69786-41102 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505091058/http://www.viamichelin.co.uk/web/Restaurant/Westminster-W1B_3DG-Ozer-69786-41102 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-05-05 |publisher=ViaMichelin |title=Ozer |accessdate=1 May 2012 }}</ref>


He is one of the three Turkish people who featured in the [[Discovery Channel]]'s programme ''World's Richest People''.<ref name="s"/><ref name="uw"/>
He is one of the three Turkish people who was featured in the [[Discovery Channel]]'s programme ''World's Richest People''.<ref name="s"/><ref name="uw"/>


In 2011, Hüseyin Özer was given an honorary Doctorate of Letters by the [[University of Westminster]].<ref name="uw"/>
In 2011, Hüseyin Özer was given an honorary Doctorate of Letters by the [[University of Westminster]].<ref name="uw"/>
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.huseyinozer.com/ Hüseyin Özer website]
*[http://www.huseyinozer.com/ Hüseyin Özer website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424200524/http://www.huseyinozer.com/ |date=24 April 2012 }}


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Latest revision as of 07:17, 28 August 2024

Hüseyin Özer
Born1949 (age 75–76)
Reşadiye, Tokat Province
Culinary career
Cooking styleTurkish, Ottoman
Current restaurant(s)
Award(s) won
  • World Food Prize
    2011 Entrepreneur of the Year
Websitehuseyinozer.com

Hüseyin Özer (born 1949 in Reşadiye, Tokat Province, Turkey) is a Turkish British executive chef and restaurateur, who owns a restaurant chain based in London.

Early life

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Hüseyin Özer was born in 1949, in a village of the Reşadiye town, in Tokat Province situated in northern Turkey. His parents separated when he was very young. Unwanted by his parents, Özer was raised by his grandfather. Unable to attend primary school, he taught himself to read and write.[1][2][3]

Working in his village as a shepherd, Özer was sent at the age of eleven, to Ankara in order to earn money, where he became a street kid. To learn English, he bought books. In 1967, he moved to Istanbul, where he found employment in restaurants as a dish washer. He continued to learn English, by paying a tutor to teach him.[2][3]

Following his military service, Hüseyin went to London in 1975, by bus, as he could not afford to fly there. There, he worked in a döner kebab shop in Mayfair and attended English courses in his spare time.[2][3]

Career

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Özer acquired the döner kebab shop he was working in, and turned it into a restaurant in 1981. His success paved the way for him to open more London restaurants, called "Sofra" (in Turkish dining table), in Covent Garden, Mayfair, Regent Street and St John's Wood. Each restaurant is unique. The menus consist of typical mezes, kebabs and desserts of Turkish cuisine.[3][4]

He owns up to twenty cafés and restaurants in several locations in London. However, his current focus remains on the two fine dining restaurants.[3]

In addition to his restaurant business, chef Özer runs a catering service company.[5]

Özer has an estimated personal fortune of £37 million, according to television programme, The World's Richest People.[citation needed]

Social life

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Dedicated to education, Özer established a trust in Ankara in his early years, which turned into a foundation named "Hüseyin Özer Education Foundation". In a partnership program with Middlesex University, he teaches students how to open and run successful restaurants.[6] He has contributed to the Turkish-English Chamber of Commerce.[3]

Recognition

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In 2011, Özer was honoured with the Entrepreneur of the Year award by the Star Network at the World Food Awards.[7] In 2007–2008, his restaurant in Regent Street was recommended by Michelin Guide.[8][9]

He is one of the three Turkish people who was featured in the Discovery Channel's programme World's Richest People.[2][3]

In 2011, Hüseyin Özer was given an honorary Doctorate of Letters by the University of Westminster.[3]

Book

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  • Özer, Hüseyin (1998). Sofra Cookbook. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. p. 144. ISBN 978-0722536827.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Özer-En çok satan yemek humus". Hürriyet En İyi On (in Turkish). 25 October 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d Çelik, Pınar (8 October 2011). "Sofra'nın sahibine 'Yılın girişimcisi' ödülü". Sabah (in Turkish). Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Hüseyin Özer". Archived from the original on 5 May 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  4. ^ "Sofra-Londra'da bir restoran zinciri". Hürriyet En İyi On (in Turkish). 25 October 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  5. ^ "ÖzerCatering". Ozer Catering. Archived from the original on 22 January 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  6. ^ "Masters with a Masterchef: New Partnership Perovides Unique Opportunity For Entrepreneurs". Middlesex University. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  7. ^ "Imagine More with Star TV Network - Inspiring a Billion Imaginations".
  8. ^ "Özer Restaurant Michelin Guide'de". Sabah (in Turkish). 5 April 2007. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
  9. ^ "Ozer". ViaMichelin. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
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