Chef Valentin Nedelkov

Private Chef in Sofía

24Services completed

4.41 / 5Based on 15 reviews

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SofíaI travel up to 100 km

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Luxury yacht chef Valentin crafts sea-inspired gourmet experiences for elite charters, blending 10+ years global mastery with 2 years yacht expertise

Valentin Nedelkov stands as a premier luxury private yacht chef, delivering elevated, motion-adapted cuisine on superyachts and charters across the Mediterranean, Black Sea, and beyond. With over 10 years as a professional chef in 20+ countries—including 4 years as a private chef in Copenhagen and 2 dedicated years mastering yacht galleys—he specializes in provisioning fresh seafood, multi-course deckside dinners for 4-20 guests, and crew meals under sail. His fusion of Bulgarian heritage with international techniques ensures seamless, high-end service for captains, owners, and VIP voyages, all while navigating compact spaces and dynamic seas. Passionate about nautical gastronomy, Valentin elevates every charter into a culinary adventure.

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For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is storytelling blending cultures, memories, and passion into every dish. It’s more than food; it’s a journey through people'n'places.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook in 20+ countries over 10 years, graduated from INTERMENU Culinary College, and continued exploring the world through sailing

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen: dedication, persistence, and constant development—always striving for culinary excellence.

Types of cuisine I prepare

Mediterranean

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Chef Valentin's reviews

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24 services

Chef Valentin was a very professional and engaging character and his meal was truly excellent, would highly recommend him.

Great Chef that uses a lot of local food!

Our Chef was incredible. He was so professional and friendly and the whole service was so amazing. Can't thank him enough. The food was so delicious, can't recommend him enough. Thanks so much!

Valentin was great - he arrived on time, had all the needed ingredients, dishes and instruments, prepared all the meals, served them and presented them really well. He also left us some extra of his amazing Tiramisu - much appreciated! :))

Valentin was lovely and very accommodating. The food was wonderful and we would highly recommend him as your chef for any occasion!

God oplevelse Nemt Alt klappede som det skulle Afslappet Professionelt

Chef Valentin created a great dining experience. The quantity and quality of the food was amazing. He was professional and very patient with kids running around. We can definitely recommend his services.

Vi var mycket nöjda med chef Valentin.

Chef Nedelkov gav os et fantastisk middelhavs inspireret måltid som alle gæster (3 generationer) satte pris på. Samtidigt var han meget opmærksom på, at vi skulle og kunne slappe af og nyde aftenen. Varm anbefaling herfra.

The meal and experience was incredible. Every course was outstanding and made for a memorable evening with my family.

Valentin was just great —- personable, easy to have around and he prepared a truly memorable meal for our 50th anniversary celebration. My highest recommendation for a very special experience.

The experience was amazing - way over our expectations !