I create passionate, creative dining experiences—from thoughtful drink pairings to curated tasting menus—built around bold flavors and memorable stories.

Jace Yarbrough

I bring story-driven, locally inspired cuisine to your table.

My passion for cooking began when I was young, learning alongside my grandparents and my mother. That curiosity grew into years in the restaurant industry, where I worked my way up to becoming a professional chef in the Jacksonville area.

Today I love sharing that lifelong passion by showcasing unique dishes with historical backgrounds that reflect how cuisine evolves. To me, food is a full experience—nostalgia in the aromas, excitement in new flavors, and connection around a shared table—and I’m always honored to cook for moments that matter.

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Creating dishes is an art—ten people can cook the same dish and every version will be different, and that’s where I find the beauty in cooking.

What you can expect when I cook for you

I treat every dish like a piece of art.

I believe cooking is creative expression: even when the dish is the same, my approach is to make it uniquely mine through technique, balance, and the small details that turn a plate into an experience.

I’ve built my craft through real kitchen experience.

I learned my foundation throughout restaurants in Jacksonville, working and growing under multiple chefs who shared their knowledge with me and helped shape my skills and standards.

I cook with respect for ingredients and seasonality.

Growing up on a farm and hunting taught me to understand each ingredient with passion—from seasonal vegetables to specific cuts of meat—and I carry that respect into every menu I create.

Chef Jace’s Menus

I offer curated multi-course menus designed for an elevated at-home experience. Each menu is built around variety and balance, with options across every course—including vegan selections—so you can choose what fits your table best.

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Stories and testimonials

Chef Jace and his assistant Joey were awesome. The food, the presentation and the service were exceptional. I would wholeheartedly recommend.

Donald Melroy

Chef Jace was fabulous, he came on time, communicated well prior the event and cleaned up swiftly. The food was incredible and professionally presented! Would recommend him with out hesitation

kimberley thornton

Chef Jace created a wonderful memory for our family, centered around delicious food and a great experience. He was happy to adjust the menu to cater to our specific desires, while also proposing creative options. He was communicative in advance of the party and arrived on time. Each course was explained and presented well. Food was delicious. Kitchen and dishes were spotless after. Can't recommend him enough.

Elizabeth Seay

It was really fantastic experience with Chef Jace. Everything was so fresh and very tasty. He came very well prepared and didn’t even need one thing from my kitchen . From start to finish he was very professional and cleaned up so good after too … highly recommend him ….

Shravani

Chef Jace absolutely nailed our New Year's Eve dinner. Every course exceeded our expectations and made for a fantastically wonderful meal (*especially* the Coquilles St. Jacques!). Given how special it made a night that often comes up far short of expectations, I guarantee we will be doing this again in the years ahead. Thanks, Chef, and hope you had a happy birthday!

vince hoeser

Chef Jace was simply Awesome! It was an experience of a lifetime.

Rick Lewis

Chef Jace was wonderful! The food he made us was fresh and delicious. He worked with me on the menu beforehand and was accommodating to our preferences. My husband said it was one of the best birthdays he’s ever had! He cleaned as he cooked, did everything under 2 hours, and left my kitchen spotless. 10/10 recommend!

Jackie Chow

Chef Jace was wonderful! We had such a lovely evening. He did a great job of discreetly creating and serving a wonderful meal, and let the food and our group be the center of attention. The scallops and butternut squash purée were exceptional. Excellent experience all around.

Frances Toler

I would highly recommend Chef Jace. It was wonderful food and a wonderful experience. Everything was perfect and plated beautifully and he was very attentive. And cleanup was excellent, in fact, you couldn't even tell we had had a dinner at our home. :)

Samantha Groene

we had a fun experience using take a chef for the first time! i think overall engagement with us could have been better , however the food /prep / clean up was great!

hayley