Why Book a Private Chef in Kadıkalesi
After a session on the water — whether you've been out kitesurfing off Kadıkalesi Beach or just swimming laps from the wooden platform — the last thing you want is to shower, dress, and drive into Turgutreis to fight for a table. Kapelia sets up on your own terrace instead: linens, candles, and a fresh dinner from Chef Ece's kitchen ready by the time you've rinsed the salt off. No booking, no menu you can't read, no bill split six ways at the end of the night.
Kadıkalesi's holiday homes range from converted stone cottages a short walk from the beach to newer villas nearer Kadıkale Resort — mostly rented by families, watersports groups, and couples who chose this village precisely because it's quieter than the marina towns further along the coast. Chef Ece designs the evening around that pace: a relaxed oak-fired grill night for a big group, or a slower, multi-course dinner for two on the terrace. Browse the full range in our menus, or if you're still deciding where to base yourselves on the peninsula, our guide to Bodrum's best villa areas covers how Kadıkalesi compares with Turgutreis, Gümüşlük, and the busier marina towns.
What's Included
Every Kapelia experience in Kadıkalesi includes: head chef, grill assistant (when needed), service staff, fresh ingredients sourced from Turgutreis market and whatever the day boats bring in along this stretch of coast, complete table setup, artistic presentation, serving, and full kitchen cleanup. You don't lift a finger.
Our Menus
Choose from five signature menus or design your own from scratch — including Chef Ece's Aegean Coast Table, built around sea bass and the seasonal catch this coastline is known for. Every dish can be personalised to your preferences and dietary needs.
Breakfast in Your Kadıkalesi Villa
Start the morning with a fully prepared à la carte breakfast on your own terrace — eggs, handmade börek, smoked salmon, fresh fruit, and Turkish tea — before the wind picks up and the windsurfers head out to Kadıkalesi Beach. No rush, no drive into the village for a table; breakfast is ready when you are. From $55 per person.
Perfect for Special Occasions
Kadıkalesi suits a particular kind of holiday — families who've rented the same villa for years, small groups of windsurfers and kitesurfers, and couples who picked the village precisely because it isn't Yalıkavak or Turgutreis on a Saturday night. Kapelia caters birthdays, anniversaries, end-of-trip dinners, and low-key celebrations for 2 to 20+ guests, with every booking including the chef's surprise — a welcome bite or bonus course. If your group is spread across villas further along the coast, we also cook in Turgutreis and Gümüşlük, so you can book the same chef wherever everyone lands. Ready to set a date? Share your dates and group size and we'll build the evening around you.