My family has had a restaurant since I was born, so food has always been a central part of my life. I began my professional journey at a butcher shop when I was just 12 years old, later completing four years of culinary courses during high school. From there, I went on to hold important positions in several 5-star hotels and restaurants, and I have also received awards in various culinary competitions.

In general, I enjoy modernizing traditional cuisine and presenting dishes that are fresh, healthy, and thoughtfully prepared. I am also highly interested in exploring other cuisines, including kosher, vegetarian, diet-focused, and sports meals. If you can tell me or even imagine what you want, I can cook it for you.

For me, cooking is...

all my life about kitchen and cooking.

I learned to cook at...

with old school chefs and my family

A cooking secret...

dance of spices and cooking techniques

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Chef John's reviews

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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.

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.

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!

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

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!

Chef John was incredible!!