I create fresh, clean, healthy meals—modernized classics and global flavors—served right on time.

John Yilmaz

I modernize tradition with fresh, healthy cooking tailored to you.

Food has been at the center of my life since day one—my family has had a restaurant for as long as I can remember. I started working in a butcher shop at 12, completed four years of culinary courses in high school, and later held key roles in multiple 5-star hotels and restaurants, earning awards in culinary competitions along the way.

I love taking traditional cuisine and giving it a modern, thoughtful, and healthy edge. I’m also passionate about exploring different food styles—kosher, vegetarian, diet-focused, and sports meals—so if you can tell me (or even imagine) what you want, I can cook it for you.

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For me, the kitchen is a dance of spices and cooking techniques.

What you get when you cook with me

Cooking is my lifelong craft

Cooking has been my whole life—my approach is rooted in deep kitchen experience, disciplined technique, and consistent execution.

I learned the old-school way

I learned to cook with old-school chefs and my family, and I bring that foundation into every service with professional standards and attention to detail.

Flavor is movement and balance

My secret in the kitchen is a dance of spices and cooking techniques—layering flavors with intention so every plate feels vibrant, clean, and memorable.

John Yilmaz Menus

I offer curated menus built from my multi-cuisine experience, blending modern techniques with fresh, healthy ingredients. I can also adapt to preferences and dietary goals while keeping the food bold, clean, and well-balanced.

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Stories and testimonials

John planned and executed the perfect meal and experience for our party.

Brian Freeman

Highly recommend!

Jonathan Ferrara

Chef John Yilmaz was wonderful. It was an evening we will be talking about for years. The food was wonderful. Having the chef in our home was intimate experience I would recommend to everyone.

Staci Modde

Chef John gave us not just a meal but a wonderful experience. His culinary skills are exceptional, food was delicious and presentation was lovely. He was very friendly but professional. This is five stars in our books.

Cathie Smith

Chef John was amazing. He communicated everything ahead of time, showed up when he said he would and cooked an amazing dinner for my boyfriend and I. The tomahawk steak was by far the best dish I have ever eaten. Highly recommend!

Kaitlyn Pitek

5 Star all the way! Food was delicious and it was an enjoyable evening. Highly recommend.

Shelly

Chef John did an amazing job for our Valentine’s Day dinner! He was very professional and added a personal touch to his delicious dishes. My wife and I can’t recommend him enough, thank you for a wonderful evening!

Michael Bosta

Chef John was incredible!!

Alec D'Angela