Chef Jace Yarbrough

Personal Chef In Jacksonville

My passion began at a young age cooking with grandparents and my mother. I found myself being more inquisitive to all things that surround the art of cooking. That passion led to me working in the restaurant industry for years now and I worked my way up to being a Professional Chef in the Jacksonville Area. I now love to share my passion I ignited at a young age and to showcase the years of passion and love I have for this industry. I love to showcase unique dishes with historical backgrounds to represent the development of the industry as a whole. I believe food is enjoyed in many different elements, from smells of nostalgia, excitement of new flavors to enjoying the company at the shared table. I am always honored to be a part of such a wonderful experience each time I cook a meal for someone.

For me, cooking is...

Creating dishes is an art. 10 people can cook one dish, all will be different in some way and that’s where I find the beauty in cooking.

I learned to cook at...

Throughout restaurants in Jacksonville. Working and learning from multiple Chefs that were willing to showcase their own knowledge with me.

A cooking secret...

Growing up on a farm and hunting taught me to understand each ingredients with passion. From understanding seasonal vegetables and cuts of meat.

My menus

Chef Special ii

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Scallops in Coconut Curry

Jerk Shrimp

Citrus and Truffle Spinach Salad

Charred Peaches Flatbread with Burrata and Hot Honey

*Vegan* Beet Tartare

FIRST COURSE

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Ballotine of Chicken Cacciatore

Braised Pork Belly with Green Apple Salad

Roasted Duck and Mustard Duck Jus

*Vegan* Brussel Sprouts Tacos

MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Steak with Herb Butter, Potato Purée and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Roasted Chicken Roulade, Confit Potato, Parsnip Purée, Wilted Chard

Almond Crusted Local Fish with Saffron Risotto and Butter Poached Asparagus

Beef Wellington, Potato Purée, Miso Glazed Carrots, Red Wine Reduction

*Vegan* Cajun Pasta

DESSERT

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*Vegan* Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Sauce

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Cranberry White Chocolate Cheesecake

Japanese Menu I

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Miso Soup and Ginger Salad

Yakitori Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Edamame

Cucumber Salad

FIRST COURSE

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Assorted Nigiri

Tsukune - Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Soy Sauce

Assorted Tempura

Chilled Tofu with Apple Soy Sauce and Radishes

MAIN COURSE

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Katsu Curry

Beef Tataki with Crispy Leeks

Assorted Sushi

Japanese Steak, Garlic Rice and Vegetables

DESSERT

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Mochi Donuts

Green Tea Cake, Matcha Shortbread, Cherry Mousse, Cherry Tea Jelly

Matcha and White Chocolate Cookies

Japanese Strawberry Roll

Tour of the Mediterranean I

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Salumi Board

Fritto Misto

Burrata Caprese with Focaccia

*Vegan* Sweet Pea Arancini with Whipped Toum (Whipped Garlic Sauce)

FIRST COURSE

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Falafel with Hummus, Muhammara and Tzatziki

Shrimp with Polenta

Corn Risotto, Shrimp and Basil

MAIN COURSE

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Spaghetti allo Scoglio

Osso Buco with Potato Purée and Roasted Carrots

Ribeye Steak with Italian Salsa Verde, Charred Broccolini and Roasted Potatoes

*Vegan* Eggplant Parmesan with Bucatini

DESSERT

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Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Cake

*Vegan* Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Sauce

Cherry Tiramisu

Seafood Special i

STARTER

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Chimichurri Shrimp with Toasted Sourdough

Local Fish Taco

Crab Cake with Dill Cream Sauce, Mustard Aioli and arugula Micro Green Salad

*Vegan* Brussel Sprouts Tacos

FIRST COURSE

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Blackened Shrimp, Grits and Crab Gravy

Scallops with Truffle Citrus Spinach Salad

Stuffed Lobster with Garlic Butter

*Vegan* Corn Chowder

MAIN COURSE

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Seafood Boil

Cajun Seafood Pasta

Carrot Miso Glazed Fish with Roasted Carrots and Wasabi Butter Potato Purée

*Vegan* Cajun Pasta

DESSERT

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Key Lime Tart with Whipped Coconut Ganache and Mango Gel

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake with Burnt Strawberries in Balsamic Vinegar

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

*Vegan* Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Sauce

Chef Special i

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Scallops in Coconut Curry

Jerk Shrimp

Citrus and Truffle Spinach Salad

Charred Peaches Flatbread with Burrata and Hot Honey

*Vegan* Beet Tartare

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Ballotine of Chicken Cacciatore

Braised Pork Belly with Green Apple Salad

Roasted Duck and Mustard Duck Jus

*Vegan* Brussel Sprouts Tacos

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Grilled Steak with Herb Butter, Potato Purée and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Roasted Chicken Roulade, Confit Potato, Parsnip Purée, Wilted Chard

Almond Crusted Local Fish with Saffron Risotto and Butter Poached Asparagus

Beef Wellington, Potato Purée, Miso Glazed Carrots, Red Wine Reduction

*Vegan* Cajun Pasta

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

*Vegan* Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Sauce

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Cranberry White Chocolate Cheesecake

Seafood Special ii

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Local Fish Taco

Chimichurri Shrimp with Toasted Sourdough

Crab Cake with Dill Cream Sauce, Mustard Aioli and arugula Micro Green Salad

*Vegan* Brussel Sprouts Tacos

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Blackened Shrimp, Grits and Crab Gravy

Scallops with Truffle Citrus Spinach Salad

Stuffed Lobster with Garlic Butter

*Vegan* Corn Chowder

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

*Vegan* Cajun Pasta

Cajun Seafood Pasta

Seafood Boil

Carrot Miso Glazed Fish with Roasted Carrots and Wasabi Butter Potato Purée

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

*Vegan* Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Sauce

Key Lime Tart with Whipped Coconut Ganache and Mango Gel

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake with Burnt Strawberries in Balsamic Vinegar

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Tour Of Italy ii

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Fritto Misto - Fried Assorted Vegetables and Seafood

*Vegan* Bruschetta with Basil Oil

Burrata Caprese with Green Olive Focaccia

Scallops with ‘Nduja

Mushroom and Truffle Arancini with Aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Raviolo Al' Uovo with Crispy Pancetta and Sage Brown Butter

Shrimp Scampi Bucatini

*Vegan* Sweet Pea Arancini with Whipped Toum (Whipped Garlic Sauce)

Corn Risotto, Shrimp and Basil

MAIN COURSE

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Short Rib Ragu Pappardelle and Pecorino Romano

Homemade Lasagna with Garlic Cream Sauce

*Vegan* Eggplant Parmesan with Bucatini

Chicken Piccata with Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT

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Lemon Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Lemon Ricotta Cake with Strawberry Compote

Italian Chocolate Cake

*Vegan* Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Sauce

Tour Of Italy iii

STARTER

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Fritto Misto - Fried Assorted Vegetables and Seafood

*Vegan* Bruschetta with Basil Oil

Burrata Caprese with Green Olive Focaccia

Scallops with ‘Nduja

Mushroom and Truffle Arancini with Aioli

FIRST COURSE

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Raviolo Al' Uovo with Crispy Pancetta and Sage Brown Butter

Shrimp Scampi with Garlic Herb Bread

*Vegan* Sweet Pea Arancini with Whipped Toum (Whipped Garlic Sauce)

Shrimp and Polenta

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Homemade Lasagna with Garlic Cream Sauce

Short Rib Ragu Pappardelle and Pecorino Romano

*Vegan* Eggplant Parmesan with Bucatini

Chicken Piccata with Mashed Potatoes and broccolini

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

*Vegan* Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Sauce

Italian Chocolate Cake

Lemon Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Lemon Ricotta Cake with Strawberry Compote

Chef Special ii

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Scallops in Coconut Curry

Jerk Shrimp

Citrus and Truffle Spinach Salad

Charred Peaches Flatbread with Burrata and Hot Honey

*Vegan* Beet Tartare

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Ballotine of Chicken Cacciatore

Braised Pork Belly with Green Apple Salad

Roasted Duck and Mustard Duck Jus

*Vegan* Brussel Sprouts Tacos

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Grilled Steak with Herb Butter, Potato Purée and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables

Roasted Chicken Roulade, Confit Potato, Parsnip Purée, Wilted Chard

Almond Crusted Local Fish with Saffron Risotto and Butter Poached Asparagus

Beef Wellington, Potato Purée, Miso Glazed Carrots, Red Wine Reduction

*Vegan* Cajun Pasta

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

*Vegan* Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Sauce

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Cranberry White Chocolate Cheesecake

Japanese Menu I

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Miso Soup and Ginger Salad

Yakitori Chicken

Sweet and Spicy Edamame

Cucumber Salad

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Assorted Nigiri

Tsukune - Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Soy Sauce

Assorted Tempura

Chilled Tofu with Apple Soy Sauce and Radishes

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Katsu Curry

Beef Tataki with Crispy Leeks

Assorted Sushi

Japanese Steak, Garlic Rice and Vegetables

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Mochi Donuts

Green Tea Cake, Matcha Shortbread, Cherry Mousse, Cherry Tea Jelly

Matcha and White Chocolate Cookies

Japanese Strawberry Roll

Tour of the Mediterranean I

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Salumi Board

Fritto Misto

Burrata Caprese with Focaccia

*Vegan* Sweet Pea Arancini with Whipped Toum (Whipped Garlic Sauce)

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Falafel with Hummus, Muhammara and Tzatziki

Shrimp with Polenta

Corn Risotto, Shrimp and Basil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Spaghetti allo Scoglio

Osso Buco with Potato Purée and Roasted Carrots

Ribeye Steak with Italian Salsa Verde, Charred Broccolini and Roasted Potatoes

*Vegan* Eggplant Parmesan with Bucatini

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Cake

*Vegan* Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Sauce

Cherry Tiramisu

Seafood Special i

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Chimichurri Shrimp with Toasted Sourdough

Local Fish Taco

Crab Cake with Dill Cream Sauce, Mustard Aioli and arugula Micro Green Salad

*Vegan* Brussel Sprouts Tacos

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Blackened Shrimp, Grits and Crab Gravy

Scallops with Truffle Citrus Spinach Salad

Stuffed Lobster with Garlic Butter

*Vegan* Corn Chowder

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seafood Boil

Cajun Seafood Pasta

Carrot Miso Glazed Fish with Roasted Carrots and Wasabi Butter Potato Purée

*Vegan* Cajun Pasta

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Key Lime Tart with Whipped Coconut Ganache and Mango Gel

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake with Burnt Strawberries in Balsamic Vinegar

Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

*Vegan* Panna Cotta with Mixed Berry Sauce

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Chef Jace's reviews

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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!

Chef Jace was amazing, he made the most delicious food. That was such a great experience we will definitely be reaching out to him again in the future!

This was our first experience with Take a Chef and we had such a wonderful experience. We hired our chef for brunch at our weekend rental house for our sons wedding. Everything was amazing. All of our guest enjoyed brunch without having to leave the house. This was our first experience but certainly not our last! Thank you so much Chef Jace.

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 ….

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!

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

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!

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.

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. :)

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!

Chef Jace was amazing, he made the most delicious food. That was such a great experience we will definitely be reaching out to him again in the future!