The choice of profession is one of the most important ways that enable individuals to know that shapes their future. This study is based on examining and making sense of the family and close environment factors that are effective in the choices of the students who have chosen the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department. For this reason, the effect of family and close environment factors on the choice of profession is aimed to be discussed with a phenomenological perspective. In this context, in accordance with the qualitative research methods, Cappadocia University from different cities of Turkey Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department from 17 indepth interviews with students was held in January-February 2020. During the semi-structured interviews, students' expressions were categorized under the titles "Knowing and Getting to Know the Program on the Way to the Profession", "Understanding and Understanding the Interest in the Profession", "The Influence of Professional Idols in the Near Environment", "Family Effect", "The Effect of the Near Environment Outside the Family on Program and Profession Interest and Preferences", "Research or Orientation in Interest and Preferences?", "The attractiveness of the profession", "Situations to Recommend the Program", The two prominent categories in the department's preference are "Those Who Make Conscious Choices According to Their Abilities" and ''Those Who Prefer According to Job Opportunities''. As a result of this study, it was determined that the most effective reason for students to choose the profession is the attractiveness of the profession. In addition, it has been determined that individuals' knowledge about the profession is superficial and therefore they need research and guidance.