Chef Yehuriz

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About

Chef Yehuriz Hernandez was born in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and raised in Jersey City, NJ. Though he had many childhood dreams, becoming a chef was not initially one of them. Over the years, he honed his culinary skills by working alongside talented chefs at prestigious establishments such as Hyatt Regency, Hilton Hotels, Eleven Madison Park, and various acclaimed restaurants across the tri-state area. Drawing on this rich experience, Yehuriz launched his first private chef business, which paved the way for opening his own restaurant, El Empanada King. He later expanded his culinary ventures by opening several other restaurants, including Rust Tavern, Gaia & Loki, and The Whiskey Priest.

Overview

Hired 30 times

Serves Jersey City, NJ

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2 employees

10 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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American - casual

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Italian

Southern

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Mikaela W.

7 days ago

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Chef Yehuriz’s personal chef service was a unique and memorable experience. I booked him for my partner’s birthday dinner in the Poconos. Not only was he prompt, responsive, and professional, but he took us on a journey in time with his food. Since my partner and I were curious about it, Chef Yehuriz explained that each flavor had been built upon and perfected over years. His food carried a rich cultural history, and you could taste that in the flavors and sensations he described. He explained that all fresh and natural ingredients were used, and that was apparent in the quality and taste. The food was delicious and exceeded our expectations. Chef Yehuriz cleaned up everything after our meal, which was another huge burden we didn’t have to bear. We look forward to working with him again for future personal or work events.

Details: Date night • 2 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Asian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Southern • Dairy intolerant • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Allison M.

2 days ago

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Chef Jerry was Professional, Responsive and an absolute joy to work with. He made not only beautifully presented dishes but hands down delicious! Looking forward to booking him again.

Details: Holiday meal (Mother's day, Valentine's day, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Dessert • I'm flexible • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Italian • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Marissa K.

Oct 18, 2025

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • I'm flexible • American - formal • Italian • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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Elizabeth L.

Oct 10, 2025

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Chef Yehuriz is the absolute BEST. He makes me feel truly Nourished. You have to experience him for yourself. He feels like family and will feed your family. Wonderful human. Excellent food. Top communication. True professional. 10/10

Details: Regular meal • 3 - 5 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • American - casual • Italian • Mexican / Latin American • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Weekly • My home, venue, etc.

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Chris D.

3 weeks ago

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We had a very positive experience with Chrf Yehuriz). The meal was well-prepared, the service was professional, and it made for a truly enjoyable evening. A solid choice for anyone looking for a private dining experience.

Details: Regular meal • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • I'm flexible • American - formal • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Gluten free or celiac • Nut allergies • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.

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