As part of the Gault&Millau Türkiye Tour, the second edition of the 2026 Signature Dining Experience series will be hosted by WAM by Karma on 5–6 July, with the signature dinner taking place on the evening of 6 July. The exclusive collaborative menu will bring together Mohamad Orfali, Founder & Chef of Orfali Bros; Maksut Aşkar, Founder & Chef of Neolokal; Ozan Kumbasar, Founder & Chef of Vino Locale; Aret Sahakyan, Executive Chef of Maçakızı Bodrum and Co-Founder of Ayla by Aret Sahakyan; and Doruk Çermik, Executive Chef of WAM by Karma.
Continuing its commitment to bringing together gastronomy, travel, and memorable experiences, Gault&Millau Türkiye carries its Signature Dining Experience series into the 2026 season with unique gatherings in distinguished destinations. The second stop of this year’s series will take place at WAM by Karma, one of Bodrum’s emerging gastronomic destinations.
Designed as a two-day immersive experience, the program will unite some of the industry’s most acclaimed chefs while offering guests far more than an exceptional dinner. It promises a multi-layered journey where gastronomy, culture, and hospitality come together.
Award-Winning Chefs Unite in One Kitchen
On the evening of 6 July, five celebrated chefs—each representing a distinct culinary philosophy—will collaborate on a menu created exclusively for this special occasion.
Internationally acclaimed Dubai-based chef Mohamad Orfali, Founder & Chef of Orfali Bros; Maksut Aşkar, Founder & Chef of Neolokal, renowned for his contemporary interpretation of Anatolian culinary heritage; Ozan Kumbasar, Founder & Chef of Vino Locale, known for his seasonal and ingredient-driven Aegean cuisine; Aret Sahakyan, Executive Chef of Maçakızı Bodrum and Co-Founder of Ayla by Aret Sahakyan; and Doruk Çermik, Executive Chef of WAM by Karma, will join forces to create a one-night-only collaborative tasting menu.
Celebrating seasonal ingredients, local produce, and diverse culinary perspectives, the menu will offer guests an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
Beyond Gastronomy
Throughout the two-day program, guests will enjoy chef collaborations, curated tastings, and immersive culinary experiences. Bringing together gastronomy, travel, and hospitality under one roof, the event reflects Gault&Millau Türkiye’s vision of gastronomy as not only a dining experience, but also a platform for cultural exchange, inspiration, and meaningful connections.
The Signature Dining Experience series continues to unite leading names in gastronomy through exclusive gatherings held in remarkable destinations. Following last year’s events at Teruar Urla, Karma Bodrum, OD Urla, and Maçakızı Bodrum, the first gathering of the 2026 season took place at Ruins Luxury Resort, where David Žefran, Emre Şen, Osman Sezener, and Atilla Heilbronn came together to create a collaborative culinary experience.
The second edition of this year’s Signature Dining Experience at WAM by Karma will once again bring together distinguished chefs and diverse culinary perspectives, adding another inspiring chapter to the Gault&Millau Türkiye Tour.
Organized by Sözen Group, the official representative of Gault&Millau Türkiye, the Signature Dining Experience series will continue throughout 2026, bringing together gastronomy enthusiasts in exceptional destinations through unique culinary concepts.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our valued partners Karma, Coca-Cola İçecek, and ID Fine for their generous support and collaboration in making the Gault&Millau Türkiye Signature Dining Experience at WAM by Karma possible.
