Chef Furkan Yavuz

Chef At Home in Dallas

Mediterranean-inspired private dining with modern fine dining touches, seasonal ingredients, elegant plating, and warm hospitality. I create custom menus for intimate dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, and special celebrations, bringing a restaurant-quality experience to your home, start to finish..

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is about balance, fresh ingredients, and food that makes people feel good.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook in professional kitchens, inspired by Mediterranean traditions and modern technique.

A cooking secret...

Cooking with care, patience, and attention to detail.

My menus

Chef's Special

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Sorel & Burrata (heirloom tomato water, strawberry & ginger compote, shiso oil with toasted brioche)

Seared Crab Cake (crab cake served on chipotle sabayon and bean salad)

Half Dozen Oysters (classic fixings, strawberry mignonette)

FIRST COURSE

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Baby Romaine Caesar Salad (Romaine with caesar dressing, oreganata, parmesan, anchovies, pink peppercorn)

Mixed Greens Salad (local greens, white balsamic vinaigrette, charred seasonal fruit, candied walnuts, herb goat cheese)

Texas Harvest Wedge (iceberg, candied bacon, cornbread croutons, cherry tomato, chef made buttermilk ranch dressing)

Beet Salad (whipped feta, blackberries, lavender honey, arugula, watercress)

Onion Soup (truffle-infused caramelized onion broth, crispy leeks, saba)

MAIN COURSE

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Ora King Salmon (poblano succotash, crispy nori & achiote butter sauce)

Sea Scallops (mushroom risotto, peas, guanciale & green garlic butter)

Ribeye (mash potatoes, rainbow carrots, herb bouquet, peppercorn sauce )

Miso Marinated Seabass (soba noodle salad, crispy tempura & shiso leaf)

Green Circle Half Chicken (white BBQ sauce, petite greens & pimento hollandaise)

Rack of Lamb (charred seasonal fruits, green garlic tabbouleh, smoked hummus & mint chimichurri)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae (chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, gold leaf)

Classic Tiramisu (mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, cocoa)

Crème Brûlée (vanilla custard, cream, egg yolk, caramelized sugar)

Poached Pears (red wine, pear, cinnamon, citrus peel)

Fine Dining Experience with Yavuz Private Dining

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Two Chef-Selected Seasonal Appetizers (chef’s choice ingredients)

FIRST COURSE

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Baby Romaine Caesar Salad (Romaine with chef made Caesar dressing, oreganata, parmesan, chives, crispy prosciutto)

Mixed Greens Salad (local greens, white balsamic vinaigrette, charred seasonal fruit, candied walnuts, herb goat cheese)

Beet Salad (whipped feta, blackberries, lavender honey, arugula, watercress)

Onion Soup (truffle-infused caramelized onion broth, crispy leeks, saba)

Texas Harvest Wedge (iceberg, candied bacon, croutons, chives, cherry tomato, chef made buttermilk ranch dressing)

MAIN COURSE

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Braised Short Ribs (creamy mash potatoes or asiago polenta, seasonal vegetables, demi glace sauce, micro herbs)

Ny Strip Steak (creamy mash potatoes, seasonal vegetables, micro herbs, demi glace sauce)

Ora King Salmon (seasonal vegetables, crispy nori & achiote butter sauce)

Sea Scallops (mushroom risotto, seasonal vegetables, guanciale & green garlic butter)

Lamb Chops (charred seasonal fruits, green garlic tabbouleh, smoked hummus & mint chimichurri)

Miso Marinated Seabass (soba noodle salad, crispy seasonal tempuras)

Seared Crab Cake (saffron & corn puree, crisp garden julienne)

DESSERT

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Classic Tiramisu (mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, cocoa, cacao crackers)

Crème Brûlée (vanilla custard, cream, egg yolk, caramelized sugar, fresh berries)

Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae (chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, gold leaf)

Poached Pears (red wine, pear, cinnamon, citrus peel)

Baklava 2.0 (pistachio, mascarpone cream, fresh berries, goat milk vanilla ice cream)

A Modern Greek Mediterranean Tasting Experience

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FIRST COURSE

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Greek Village Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Slow-Braised Lamb Moussaka

DESSERT

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Baklava 2.0

Italian Dinner

STARTER

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FIRST COURSE

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Baby Romaine Caesar Salad (Romaine with chef made Caesar dressing, oreganata, parmesan, chives, crispy prosciutto)

MAIN COURSE

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Fresh Pasta

DESSERT

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Classic Tiramisu

Elevated Steakhouse Dinner Experience

STARTER

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Chef-Selected Seasonal Appetizers (seasonal vegetables, olive oil, herbs, chef’s choice preparation)

FIRST COURSE

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Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette (baby greens, shaved parmesan, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil)

MAIN COURSE

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Pan-Seared Steak with Herb Butter (beef steak, butter, garlic, fresh herbs) Served with: Creamy Mashed Potatoes (potatoes, butter, cream)

DESSERT

All inclusive

Classic Tiramisu (mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, cocoa)

Fine Dining Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Two Chef-Selected Seasonal Appetizers (chef’s choice ingredients)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Baby Romaine Caesar Salad (Romaine with caesar dressing, oreganata, parmesan, anchovies, pink peppercorn)

Texas Harvest Wedge (iceberg, candied bacon, cornbread croutons, cherry tomato, chef made buttermilk ranch dressing)

Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette (baby greens, shaved parmesan, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil)

Onion Soup (truffle-infused caramelized onion broth, crispy leeks, saba)

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Dr Pepper braised short ribs ( creamy mash potatoes, rainbow carrots, fig port Demi, seasonal herbs

DESSERT

All inclusive

Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae (chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, gold leaf)

Experience

STARTER

All inclusive

Two Chef-Selected Seasonal Appetizers (chef’s choice ingredients)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette (baby greens, shaved parmesan, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil)

Onion Soup (truffle-infused caramelized onion broth, crispy leeks, saba)

Texas Harvest Wedge (iceberg, candied bacon, cornbread croutons, cherry tomato, chef made buttermilk ranch dressing)

Baby Romaine Caesar Salad (Romaine with caesar dressing, oreganata, parmesan, anchovies, pink peppercorn)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Dr Pepper braised short ribs ( creamy mash potatoes, rainbow carrots, fig port Demi, seasonal herbs

Green Circle Half Chicken (white BBQ sauce, petite greens & pimento hollandaise)

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae (chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, gold leaf)

Classic Tiramisu (mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, cocoa)

Crème Brûlée (vanilla custard, cream, egg yolk, caramelized sugar)

Chef’s Special

STARTER

All inclusive

Two Chef-Selected Seasonal Appetizers (chef’s choice ingredients)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mixed Green Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette (baby greens, shaved parmesan, fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil)

Baby Romaine Caesar Salad (Romaine with caesar dressing, oreganata, parmesan, anchovies, pink peppercorn)

Onion Soup (truffle-infused caramelized onion broth, crispy leeks, saba)

Texas Harvest Wedge (iceberg, candied bacon, cornbread croutons, cherry tomato, chef made buttermilk ranch dressing)

Beet Salad (whipped feta, blackberries, lavender honey, arugula, watercress)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Ribeye (mash potatoes, rainbow carrots, herb bouquet, peppercorn sauce )

Ora King Salmon (poblano succotash, crispy nori & achiote butter sauce)

Sea Scallops (mushroom risotto, peas, guanciale & green garlic butter)

Dr Pepper braised short ribs ( creamy mash potatoes, rainbow carrots, fig port Demi, seasonal herbs

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Classic Tiramisu (mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, cocoa)

Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae (chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, gold leaf)

Crème Brûlée (vanilla custard, cream, egg yolk, caramelized sugar)

Poached Pears (red wine, pear, cinnamon, citrus peel)

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Chef Furkan's reviews

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Chef Furkan provided us with a wonderful meal! The entire process was smooth and went very well. Couldn’t ask for any better!

Furkan and Melissa were wonderful! Food was delicious!

This was our first experience with a private chef and what a delight it was! The food was top notch, the quality you would receive from a fancy steak house. Our chef was also so nice from start to finish, it was lovely to enjoy such an incredible meal from the comfort of our own home. The table service was excellent and they even cleaned all the dishes after, just a wonderful relaxing evening. Thank you so much!!!