Chef Cihan Erol Etlik

Personal Chef In Kirkland

With over 15 years dedicated to mastering the culinary craft, I've had the privilege of refining my skills in renowned Michelin-starred restaurants and esteemed 5-star, 6-diamond hotels like St. Regis and Mandarin Oriental. My culinary journey has been enriched by invaluable mentorship under luminaries such as Thomas Keller of The French Laundry, Wolfgang Puck of Spago, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. I've cultivated a deep understanding of gastronomy and an unwavering commitment to culinary excellence.

With my extensive culinary expertise and dedication to excellence, I guarantee impeccable service, meticulous cleanliness, and consistently exceptional cuisine that delights every palate.

I am creating original menus inspired by international dishes while researching my culinary trip worldwide.

Experience the luxury of having your own personal chef without the hassle of grocery shopping, cooking, plating, serving, or cleanup. Sit back, relax, and savor the culinary delights prepared exclusively for you.

Your satisfaction is my top priority, and I look forward to exceeding your expectations with every dish I serve.

For me, cooking is...

Happiness, Dedication, Patience, Practice, Perfection Focused on Details

I learned to cook at...

Culinary School, Hotels, Restaurants, and Teaching

A cooking secret...

Timing, Consistency, Cleanliness, Knives, Mise en place, Continuous research, Local and Seasonal Ingredients

My menus

Local

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Horseradish Cucumber Gazpacho with Dungeness Crab Salad, Pickled Daikon

Oysters and Scallops, Golden Kiwi with Yuzu and Soy Dressing

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Crab Katsu Curry, Wild Puffed Rice

Spiced Scottish Scallops with Cauliflower Puree, Cumin Veloute

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Char Siu Icelandic Cod, Crispy Nori, Ikura, Pickled Daikon

Citrus Cured Poached Salmon, Treacle Yogurt, Candied Hazelnuts

DESSERT

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Poached Yakima Cherries with Frangipane, Tunisian Cinnamon Ice-Cream, Tunisian Almond Soup

Valrhona Chocolate Mousse Cake, Cacao Biscuit, Gianduja Glaze

Surprise

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Bluefin Tuna and Dry Aged Steak Tartare , Soy Cured Egg Yolk, Kimchi Emulsion with Taro Chips

Crudo of Halibut, Smoked Cream, Heritage Radishes

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Baked Scallop with Strawberry Sauce Vierge, Kumato Tomato Essence

Escabeche of Yellowfin Tuna with Aubergine Puree, Fine Herb Salad

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Loin of Lamb, Celeriac Puree , Braised Potato and Tomato jam, Port Reduction

American Wagyu Beef Tenderloin with Potato Terrine, Roasted Maitake, Madeira Sauce

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Pistachio Souffle with Pistachio Gelato, Pistachio-Almond Crumble

Amedei Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Praline, Chocolate Ganache

Italian

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Polenta Cake with Sauteed Wild Mushrooms, Duck Prosciutto, Pecorino

Smoked Duck Breast Salad, Caramelized Figs, Grana Padano Sauce

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Cuttlefish Salad with Plum Tomatoes and Snow Peas

Dungeness Crab and Truffle Fagottini with Sunchoke Cream

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Loin of Lamb, Pancetta Potato Terrine, Lamb-Mint Jus,

Halibut Fillet, Warm Golden Beet and Radish Salad, Watercress, Saffron Cream

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Amedei Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Praline, Chocolate Ganache

Pistachio and Olive Oil Cake, Apricot Coulis, Raspberry Sorbet

Japanese

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Sashimi of Hamachi, Thai Coconut Lime Cream, Ikura, Pickled Daikon

Horseradish Cucumber Gazpacho with Dungeness Crab Salad, Pickled Daikon

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Kombu Cured Red Snapper, Chili, Sesame, and Soy

King Crab Katsu Curry, Wild Puffed Rice

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Kyoto Miso Marinated Chilean Sea Bass, Yuzu-Champagne Miso Sauce, Crispy Lotus Roots, Pickled Myoga

American Wagyu Beef Tenderloin, Potato Terrine, Roasted Maitake, Madeira Sauce

DESSERT

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Matcha, White Chocolate and Lemon Choux

Miso Caramel Custard Tart, Vanilla Ice-Cream

French

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Peppered Salmon with Apple-Celeriac Remoulade, Pastis and Martini Sauce

Dry-Aged Steak Tartare, Soy-Cured Egg Yolk, Black Caviar, Toasted Brioche

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Crispy Turbot with Spiced Mussels and Clam Broth, Puffed Wild Rice

Spiced Scottish Scallops with Cauliflower Puree, Cumin Veloute

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Loin of Lamb, Pancetta Potato Terrine, Roasted Beetroot-Apple Salad, Lamb-Mint Jus,

Dry-Aged Beef Tenderloin, Truffled Celeriac Puree, Potato Pancetta Terrine, Sauce Bordelaise

DESSERT

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Pistachio Souffle with Pistachio Gelato

Poached Yakima Cherries with Frangipane, Almond Cream, Cinnamon Ice-Cream

Seafood

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Dungeness Crab & Avocado Salad, Candied Cashews, Charred Pineapple, with Micro Herbs

Halibut Crudo with Cherrywood Smoked Cream, Sumac

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Char Siu Icelandic Cod, Crispy Nori, Orange Tobiko

Crab&Lobster Fagottini with Black Truffle Cream

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Chilean Sea Bass with Champagne and Yuzu Miso Sauce, Pickled Myoga, Crispy Lotus

Chilean Sea Bass Fillet, Warm Golden Beet and Radish Salad, Watercress, Saffron Cream

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Caramel& Chocolate Tart with Coffee Ice-Cream, Candied Cashews

Rapsberry Souffle with Raspberry Sorbet

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Chef Cihan Erol's reviews

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102 services

Chef Cihan is hands down one of the best and kindest chefs out there! He was prompt, organized, and communicated clearly from start to finish. The food was absolutely amazing. We hired him for a 12-person birthday dinner party, and we’ll definitely be bringing him back for future events!

Chef Cihan prepared an incredible 5-course meal for us. Dishes were beautifully presented and tasted amazing. 5 Stars+ You won’t be disappointed.

Chef Cihan was the absolute best - incredible experience from top to bottom.

We had the pleasure of hosting a remarkable 50th birthday dinner party for my close friend, made unforgettable by the culinary prowess of Chef Cihan Erol Etlik. Each dish he crafted was a masterpiece, blending exquisite flavors with artistic presentation. Chef Cihan's attention to detail and personalized approach tailored the dining experience to perfection. His warmth and professionalism added an extra layer of joy to the evening, leaving our guests impressed and delighted. Thank you, Chef Cihan Erol Etlik, for transforming an ordinary gathering into an extraordinary culinary celebration. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a memorable dining experience filled with impeccable flavors and exceptional service.

We truly enjoyed an incredible meal and time hosted by Cihan Erol Etlik. His dishes were very creative and full of flavors. We had a total of 8 people at the table and Cihan was able to maintain a perfect flow for all the courses during the entire meal. The wine pairings that he recommended perfectly complemented the meal that he prepared, and added another dimension to the exceptional dinner. He presented all the courses with professional confidence and grace. Our guests were enchanted and enthused by the entire experience!

Hired Chef Cihan for my birthday dinner for 12 people. He was very communicative and we spoke multiple times leading up to the event. The menu he presented me to choose from was excellent, and on the day of the dishes were delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meal. Chef cleaned everything up before he left and was very pleasant to chat with during his meal prep. I highly recommend Chef Cihan!

Chef Cihan was incredibly professional, communicative and the food was top notch. I’ve never done an in-home chef before so didn’t know what the expect, but Chef Cihan exceed my expectations. I would higher him again and again!

Absolutely incredible. Chef was able to provide us an amazing experience, with fantastic food, sophisticated tastes and we would book him again in a heartbeat. He is truly talented and will make any dinner you are preparing, once in a lifetime!

My fiancée and I had an adventure elopement in Seattle and wanted end the day with a private dinner. We found Chef Cihan and we couldn’t be more happy with our experience. On the day of the scheduled dinner, our ceremony ended very late and we were too tired to really enjoy the meal but Chef Cihan was very accommodating and allowed us to reschedule to lunch for the next day. Chef was very professional, he gave us updates on time of arrive and was very punctual. He was very personable and easy to talk to without us feeling overwhelmed by his presence. Most importantly, everything on the menu was delicious! The dishes were brought out on timely manner, we didn’t feel rushed nor did we have to wait too long in between meals. At the end, our kitchen was left cleaner than before Chef arrived. We highly recommend Chef Cihan!

Chef Cihan provided a wonderful service for us. He was able to deliver on everything we needed, on short notice and added on to what was already such a wonderful occasion. The food was fantastic and the servings were perfect. I would love to work with him again.

Chef Cihan was incredibly professional and polite, his menu was seasonal and inventive. There was a little issue with some of the proteins as we found out (only days before the event) that one of our guests had a dislike for seafood. Chef made quick changes in the menu and made 2 separate dishes for this one guest. The dinner was flawless, and we were blown away with his creativity and how delicious everything was including the fresh made-to-order raspberry soufflé capping off the incredible meal. I highly recommend Chef Cihan and would hire him again! .

Chef Cihan is such a delight, and he made our anniversary dinner truly magical. During the preparation, he walked us through his inspiration for becoming a chef and his experience cooking throughout the world. All of the dishes were thoughtfully crafted, well balanced, and frankly delicious. We both consider this one of the best meals of our lives.

Chef Cihan was fantastic - easy to work with, very responsive and punctual, and friendly. And, the food was really delicious - every single dish was thoughtfully prepared and presented. We had a great dinner party and i would work with Chef Cigan again.

What a fantastic experience!! This was a valentines day treat for us and didn't disappoint. We like to eat at high-end restaurants but its harder these days with kids on a weekday, so we got a high-end restaurant experience at home. The food was delicious, perfectly cooked and presented, and Chef Cihan was the perfect combination of engaging and conversational while also knowing when we wanted to have our own privacy at dinner. We will definitely be hiring Chef Cihan again and strongly recommend!

Chef Cihan cooked an incredible dinner for us on our birthday event. He suggested an amazing menu and tailored it to our tastes and preferences. The meals he prepared were not only visually stunning, but also incredibly delicious. He was happy to explain all the ingredients and thought behind each course and provided great recommendations for wine pairings. We could not have been more happy with his service and highly recommend him for anyone looking for a great home cooking experience.

Cihan is amazing!

Excellent chef. Great communication, great presentation, great cleanup, and most of all, great food!

I shopped around and received 5 proposals, but went with Chef Cihan. He had the best menu options, loved his gallery photos and appreciated his resume. There were 8 of us and everyone loved the food, he even prepared mashed potatoes for the 2 toddlers at the house. Would hire him again.

Chef Cihan Erol Etlik helped us create an unforgettable romantic evening, from his punctuality, his set up & presentation, and to his high quality meals. A wonderful menu manifested into a gorgeous & delicious meal. We will likely be seeing Chef Cihan again soon!

Chef Cihan made our anniversary dinner unforgettable. It felt like for one evening our home transformed into a fancy restaurant! Chef demonstrated how to cook every dish and even shared some secrets of searing perfect scallops! Would definitely recommend to everyone.