Chef Valentin Nedelkov

Private Chef in Sofía

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.

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.

My menus

Poseidon’s Whole Catch

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Leafy rocket-fennel salad, olive oil, and shaved radish

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Whole Baked Wild Catch

Grilled Asparagus with Aioli, Fresh Truffel, Sundried Tomatoes

Grilled Vegetables with Mediterranean sauce

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Fig leaf panna cotta with honeyed pistachios and fresh mulberries

Sea Bass Symphony

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Greek Island Salad

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Grilled sea bass fillets with pistachio crust, samphire greens, citrus beurre blanc

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Orange blossom panna cotta with fresh berries and mint

Octopus Odyssey

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Herb yogurt dip with crudites

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Dakos topped with tender octopus slices, lemon, parsley

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Grilled octopus, chickpea puree, capers, lemon confit

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Strawberry mascarpone crepes with mint syrup

Grouper Caponata

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Caper berry shot

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Beetroot salad with yogurt dressing, walnuts, and green apple

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Grilled grouper with eggplant caponata, pine nuts, basil

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Chocolate biscuit cake with orange zest and cream

Shrimp Splendor

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Horiatiki with grilled shrimp skewers, feta, and herbs

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Lemon-oyster shooter (or cucumber if preferred)

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Sautéed Aegean shrimp saganaki, tomato-feta sauce, orzo pilaf

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Crepes filled with mascarpone, honey, and peaches

Duck Breast

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Rocket (arugula) with shaved fennel, pear, walnuts, and lemon vinaigrette

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Seared duck breast, sour cherry sauce, roasted beets, microgreens

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Lemon biscuit cake with fresh thyme and powdered sugar

Vegetarian Harmony

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Classic horiatiki (tomato, cucumber, feta, olives, red onion, oregano)

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Spanakopita mille-feuille, grilled halloumi, cherry tomatoes, balsamic

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Mascarpone cream with berry compote and pistachio dust

Vegan Delight

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Dakos salad with grilled eggplant, olives, roasted peppers, tahini drizzle

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Stuffed zucchini flowers, lemon-tahini, chickpea falafel, herb salad

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Olive oil crepes with fresh figs and almond praline

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Chef Valentin's reviews

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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 !