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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 [[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> |
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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 |
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"/> |
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Following his military service, Hüseyin went |
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"/> |
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==Career== |
==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 further restaurants, called "Sofra" ({{lang-en|Dining table}}) in [[Covent Garden]], [[Mayfair]], [[Regent Street]] and [[St John's Wood]] |
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 further London restaurants, called "Sofra" ({{lang-en|Dining table}}), in [[Covent Garden]], [[Mayfair]], [[Regent Street]] and [[St John's Wood]]. The restaurants are different from each other. The menu consists 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> |
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Another restaurant in [[Oxford Circus]] is a special one, which is named after him.<ref name="h1"/> |
Another restaurant in [[Oxford Circus]] is a special one, which is named after him.<ref name="h1"/> |
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He |
He has owned up to twenty cafés and restaurants in several locations in London. However, his focus remains on the five good food restaurants today.<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=2012-05-01 }}</ref> |
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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==Social life== |
==Social life== |
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Dedicated to education |
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"/> |
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==Recognition== |
==Recognition== |
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In 2011, Özer was honoured with the |
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> |
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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=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> |
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He is one of the three Turkish people |
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"/> |
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In 2011, Hüseyin Özer was given an honorary |
In 2011, Hüseyin Özer was given an honorary Doctorate of Letters by the [[University of Westminster]].<ref name="uw"/> |
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==Book== |
==Book== |
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Revision as of 01:30, 23 May 2012
Hüseyin Özer | |
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| Born | 1949 (age 75–76) |
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| Cooking style | Turkish, Ottoman |
Current restaurant(s)
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| Website | www |
Hüseyin Özer (born 1949 in Reşadiye, Tokat Province, Turkey) is an acclaimed Turkish British executive chef and restaurateur, who owns a restaurant chain based in London, United Kingdom.
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.[1][2][3]
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 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.[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
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 further London restaurants, called "Sofra" (Template:Lang-en), in Covent Garden, Mayfair, Regent Street and St John's Wood. The restaurants are different from each other. The menu consists of typical mezes, kebabs and desserts of Turkish cuisine.[3][4]
Another restaurant in Oxford Circus is a special one, which is named after him.[1]
He has owned up to twenty cafés and restaurants in several locations in London. However, his focus remains on the five good food restaurants today.[3]
In addition to his restaurant business, chef Özer runs a catering service company.[5]
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.[6] He has contributed to the Turkish-English Chamber of Commerce.[3]
Recognition
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 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
- Özer, Hüseyin (1998). Sofra Cookbook. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. p. 144. ISBN 978-0722536827.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Özer-En çok satan yemek humus". Hürriyet En İyi On (in Turkish). 2008-10-25. Retrieved 2012-05-01.
- ^ a b c d Çelik, Pınar (2011-10-08). "Sofra'nın sahibine 'Yılın girişimcisi' ödülü". Sabah (in Turkish). Retrieved 2012-05-01.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Hüseyin Özer". Retrieved 2012-05-01.
- ^ "Sofra-Londra'da bir restoran zinciri". Hürriyet En İyi On (in Turkish). 2008-10-25. Retrieved 2012-05-01.
- ^ "ÖzerCatering". Ozer Catering. Retrieved 2012-05-01.
- ^ "Masters With A Masterchef: New Partnership Perovides Unique Opportunity For Entrepreneurs". Middlesex University. Retrieved 2012-05-01.
- ^ http://uk.startv.com/?q=staruk-pages/world-food-awards
- ^ "Özer Restaurant Michelin Guide'de". Sabah (in Turkish). 2007-04-05. Retrieved 2012-05-01.
- ^ "Ozer". ViaMichelin. Retrieved 2012-05-01.