Food Influencer Gokhan Girmez Is Taking His Restaurants On An International Level. Read His Tale Here!

Hard work is the key to fulfil your dreams in life. Having decided to make a career in culinary arts at a very early age, Gokhan Girmez was determined about his aim and has become a top restauranter today. He is known as one of the biggest powerbrokers in Dubai. A jet setter and a renowned influencer, he enjoys a huge fanfare on social media and is living a posh life in the UAE today. A complete food lover, he loves to try different dishes of the world and is also fond of travelling and fashion. As an influencer and the corporate comms specialist at Q F&B, Gokhan is really working towards making his restaurants 'Huqqa' and 'Galliard' stand apart from other restaurants. His social media is about fashion, food and travel experiences of the world.

"I think travelling gives you a lot of creative ideas and my work makes me travel to different places in the world which is the best thing ever. I have got to know a lot about the variety of cultures and traditions of other countries which I implement in my restaurant which makes it one of the best places to have different cuisines of the world", he said. Gokhan is majorly into PR, media planning, strategy and influencer relations and has his businesses in London, New York, Europe and Turkey. Born and raised in Adana, Turkey, he grew up in an environment surrounded by food and fashion. He has worked as a chef globally in New York, Slovakia and Las Vegas and has also been a flying chef for Turkish Airlines. He has his degrees in Public Relations and Tourism Management and also holds a degree from the Istanbul Culinary Art Academy.

Today he has become one of the most popular names who handles media and influencer relations in Dubai. His restaurant 'Galliard' in The Address Downtown, Dubai is a hot spot and favourite destination of many renowned names where Gokhan has hosted a lot of influencers and celebrities. His current focus is on opening the first venture of 'Huqqa' in London while he is also working on other international nightlife projects. Talking about his work, Gokhan said, "I've reached a point in my life, where I am mixing my passion, business and food. Now that we are expanding our business and branches, it gives me the chance to grow my portfolio of knowledge and corporate skills." When we think of food and restaurants in the UAE, Gokhan Girmez is the best name one can think and today the food influencer is making a name for himself on a global level.