Special Parties
Small & Large Events
Custom Menus
Full Service
Who We Are
Chef Akan Experiences is one of Dallas' most established fine dining companies curating bespoke, luxury event catering.
Envision a chef’s table experience—brought to life wherever you are. Whether in a private residence, office, or event venue, we deliver the elegance, warmth, and precision of fine dining without compromise.
We will bring curated multi-course menus, impeccable service, and heartfelt hospitality to your home, office, or venue of choice.
We believe every table tells a story. Ours begins with the finest seasonal ingredients, a spirit of generosity, and a passion for creating extraordinary moments.
Chef Onur Akan
Chef Onur serves his 15 years of international fine-dining experience as a private chef and event caterer for families and private clients in Highland Park, Preston Hollow and the greater Dallas area.
Born in the coastal town of Samsun on Turkey’s Black Sea, Chef Onur’s earliest memories are rooted in meals made from the freshest ingredients, shared with love, joy, and a deep sense of connection.
Guided by this philosophy, Chef Onur curates each gathering with vibrant, organic and seasonal ingredients. His mission is to deepen guests’ connection to quality of the food they enjoy — celebrating purity, flavor, and the elegance of meals crafted carefully by hand.
What's included
Whether you're planning an intimate dinner for six or a lively soirée for one hundred guests, every private experience is personalized and executed with care, precision, and warmth.
Multi-course lunch or dinner with fully custom menu
Detailed presentation of each dish by Chef Onur Akan
Full service, servers and optional bartenders & sommelier
Thorough kitchen cleanup post-event
Available upon request: wine pairings, custom decor & florals, videographer, live music or DJ, and rentals
From The Earth
Every ingredient we serve is a gift of nature — always organic, always seasonal — carefully selected, perfected by hand and plated with purpose.
Each dish is designed to nourish, uplift, and celebrate the simple elegance of pure, living foods.
Your Vision, Our Love
At Chef Akan Experiences, every private chef experience is a singular creation — thoughtfully shaped around your unique taste and the occasion you imagine.
Every experience we craft is distinctive and as unique as the host and guests we are honored to serve.
Trusted by Dallas' most discerning hosts
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We have been honored to provide event catering for families and private clients alike across Highland Park, Preston Hollow, and the greater Dallas area.
Menu samples
We always create totally bespoke menus tailored to you and your guests' preference for your event. There are unlimited options but here are some examples of dishes we can customize for you.
HORS D’OEUVRES
Crispy potato cake, peppered tenderloin, green peppercorn aioli
Grilled lamb loin bruschetta, sumac, whipped goat cheese, shaved red onion
Grilled gulf shrimp, mango salsa, tarragon
Herb frittata, spicy castelvetrano tapenade
Sesame seared ahi tuna, sesame cracker, soy glaze, shiso
Caviar blini, house creme fraiche, chives
Deviled quail eggs, smoked paprika, chives
Signature Thai chicken salad, seeded crackers, almond, micro basil
Strawberry & beet gazpacho, dehydrated strawberry, lemon, edible flowers
SIGNATURE COURSES
Compressed watermelon, baby wild arugula, watercress, citrus, pickled onions, feta, pistachio, white balsamic, fennel pollen
Local mixed baby lettuces, citrus, avocado, shaved radishes, champagne vinaigrette
Charcoal grilled Spanish octopus, duck fat marble potato, caramelized onion, chervil, chives, saffron aioli
Herb crusted Colorado lamb chops, goat cheese pommes aligot, charred seasonal vegetables, red wine reduction
Sneak River Farm Ny strip, potato pave, charred broccolini, caramelized mushroom, demi glace
Herbed Airline chicken breast, whipped heirloom carrots, shaved fennel salad, herb salsa verde
Miso glazed Verlasso salmon, forbidden rice, ginger, sugar snap peas, baby carrots, cilantro bok choy, sesame seed
SWEET FINISHES
Molten chocolate cake, oreo crumbs, pistachio praline, salted caramel ice cream
Strawberry & Coconut shortcake, strawberry ice cream, chantilly cream, mint, lemon
Hazelnut & Bourbon bread pudding, semifreddo