Aylin Palalioglu

Gastronomy Entrepreneur | Founder at LinLin Kitchen | Catering & Event Operations | Hospitality & Customer Experience | MSA Chef & Owner

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

I am a gastronomy entrepreneur and hospitality professional based in Istanbul. After completing the Chef & Owner Diploma Program at MSA Culinary Arts Academy, I transitioned into the gastronomy industry and founded LinLin Kitchen, a boutique catering and food production studio focused on corporate events and private gatherings. My background also includes more than 10 years of experience in communication, sales and marketing, supported by academic studies at Marmara University and Galatasaray University. Through LinLin Kitchen I have been involved in menu development, catering operations, event coordination and client experience design. I am particularly interested in gastronomy education, hospitality culture, food entrepreneurship and customer experience within the food and beverage industry.

Experience

  • Founder at LinLin Kitchen
    Aug 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

    Founder of a boutique catering and food production studio based in Istanbul. Specializing in: • Corporate catering • Private events and hospitality experiences • Menu development and food design • End-to-end event coordination • Client relations and event sales • Food production management LinLin Kitchen focuses on curated food experiences for corporate gatherings, private events and special occasions.

  • Event Sales Manager at Misafirliq
    Apr 2019 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr

  • Assistant Chef at Five O'Clock
    Oct 2018 - Feb 2019 · 5 mos

  • Culinary Arts Trainee at Mutfak Sanatları Akademisi
    May 2018 - Oct 2018 · 6 mos

  • Quality Assurance Advisor at Shell
    Dec 2013 - Oct 2017 · 3 yrs 11 mos