Chef Tyrell Furtado

Chef At Home in San Diego

I have been working in the culinary field for over 12 years, building strong experience with a wide range of ingredients, techniques, and cuisines. My background has shaped a versatile and open-minded approach to cooking, allowing me to adapt and create with confidence in different culinary styles.

Growing up in a Portuguese household, I was always encouraged to explore flavors and experiment in the kitchen, which sparked my curiosity and passion for food from an early age. My professional journey began in a Japanese restaurant, an experience that introduced me to Asian cuisine and played a key role in shaping my culinary path.

Today, my cooking reflects a blend of these influences—combining bold flavors, cultural inspiration, and technical knowledge. My goal is to create dishes that are well-balanced, thoughtful, and memorable, bringing together different culinary traditions in a way that feels authentic and enjoyable.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is what brings me joy. What helps me with everyday stress as I go into my zone and create.

I learned to cook at...

I learned from my mother and from there each job I worked I learned something new and now I just self teach and continue to grow.

A cooking secret...

Getting into my zone. Can't create delicious food if you don't put your heart into it.

My menus

From East to west

STARTER

All inclusive

Carne Asada Tacos (pickled fresno chiles, red cabbage, Oaxaca, pico)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Tys Soul Dish ( Special season fried chicken, baked Mac, chorizo collard greens, yams)

DESSERT

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Original fried ice cream (vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream)

Strawberry cheesecake fried ice cream

Umi

STARTER

All inclusive

Sesame Salad

FIRST COURSE

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Ahi Tuna Wontons

Scallop Crudo Tostada

MAIN COURSE

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Classic Coho Salmon (asparagus, lemongrass salsa, parsnip puree, salted chive oil)

Blackened salmon creamy Cajun orzo lemon garlic spinach

Charred octopus, fried cous cous, broccolini and a black garlic aioli

DESSERT

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Black sesame gelato

Dragon fruit Creme brulee

Sea salt & Olive Oil Ice cream

French/ Italian

STARTER

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Pickled Buratta salad

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Lamb shank, au jus, parsnip puree

Hard Seared scallops with saffron risotto & asparagus

Ny strip, dill butter, Herbed haricot verts

DESSERT

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Mix berry clafoutis

Japanese cuisine

STARTER

All inclusive

Japanese Crudo (yellowtail)

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Frisee salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Black Garlic Udon Stir Fry

Miso Glazed Salmon w/ white rice

DESSERT

All inclusive

(flavor of choice) fried ice cream. (Toppings vary on flavor)

Bachelor party

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Butternut squash Arancinis with a basil pesto

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Apple frisee salad

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Wellington (charred carrots and spinach(

Butter baste Ribeye, herbed mash, lemon asparagus accompanied with an au jus

Seared oyster mushrooms (alternative)

DESSERT

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Pineapple tarte tatin

Prosecco Sabayon with mixed berries

Japanese - Basic

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Sesame Salad

Japanese Crudo (yellowtail)

Thai style Shrimp bites

Caesar salad

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Katsudon

Pork or chicken katsudon

Mushroom Bolognese (it's vegan as well)

Avocado toast w/ egg (feta, furikake, tomatoes, cucumbers, lemon evo) (vegetarian)

DESSERT

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Mixed fruit Platter

Original fried ice cream

Pina colada fried ice cream

Assorted pastry platter

Local - Indulge

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Ahi Tuna Wontons (cucumbers or wontons)

Beef negimaki

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Seared Ribeye w/ confit garlic & Potatoes. Roasted Broccolini

Farm raised NY Strip steak w/ shrimp. Fondant potatoes and asparagus

DESSERT

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Passion fruit creme brulee

Black sesame ice cream

Latin American - Exclusive

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Tostada bites (guac, refried beans, Pico de Gallo)

Tomato Arancinis (vegetarian)

Thai style Shrimp bites

French onion soup

FIRST COURSE

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Chuck roast Tacos

Thai Style Shrimp cucumber bites

Scallop crudo

Tabbouleh Salad (vegetarian)

MAIN COURSE

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Hard Seared A1 Wagyu Steak, Soco Salmon, Shrimp

Seafood jambalaya

Mushroom Bolognese (it's vegan as well)

Tys Soul Dish (fried chicken, baked Mac, Collard greens, yams, cornbread)

DESSERT

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Vanilla Creme Angaise (w/ mixed berry caviar)

Toffee crunch torte

Strawberry cheesecake fried ice cream

Brûléed Stone fruit tart

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Chef Tyrell's reviews

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Thank you Chef Tyrell for helping us create a new core memory!! & for those greens!!! Can’t stop thinking about them ???? so gooooood!! ????????????

We had a great dinner from Chef Ty! The team was able to help set up the table to enhance the experience. The appetizer, the dumplings, were our favorite part of the meal. I'd recommend this experience!

I recently had the pleasure of having Chef TY come to my home to prepare a meal for my boyfriend's 40th birthday, and it was an unforgettable experience. The food was absolutely delicious, and Chef TY was incredibly welcoming. What made it even more special was that my 4-year-old loved the food as well! It was a perfect evening filled with great food and wonderful company. Highly recommend Chef TY for any special occasion!

The set up was amazing, we were not expecting personalized menus - it was such a nice touch. They also setup the table for us nicely and were very accommodating to the changes we wanted to the menu. I highly recommend!

The experience was fun!

Chef Ty is super professional and his food is super tasty. I’m so glad I was able to book him and try his delicious meals. This is such an amazing experience you should definitely try if you can afford it

Effortless, delicious and relaxing. Great experience and a great way to enjoy a meal with your family while traveling. I would highly recommend.

Was a great experience that me and my wife will never forget.

Great food and presentation. Made the bachelor party meal a fantastic time

Chef Tyrell was incredible!! My fiancés dream dish was to have beef Wellington, so for his birthday I decided to book through takeachef.com not knowing what to expect. Chef Tyrell sent a proposal of exactly what I was looking for. Not only was the food better than I could have ever imagined, the ambience and experience was unforgettable. The table was set, menus were printed for each guest, and his upbeat personality kept the party pumping! We felt like royalty. The appetizer, course, and dessert were perfectly timed. At the end of the night he left my kitchen spotless. I highly recommend Chef Tyrell for any event. Thank you for making my fiancé’s birthday so special.