Olive & Fire Atelier
Candlelit Mediterranean dinner table set under olive branches

Chef Mert · Private Atelier

Olive & Fire Atelier — Modern Mediterranean Private Dining by Chef Mert

Modern Mediterranean private dining. Bring the soul of the Mediterranean into your home — one course, one story, one evening at a time.

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Portrait of Chef Mert in his atelier kitchen

Chef

Mert

Our story

Bringing people together,
around fire & olive.

Olive & Fire Atelier was born from a passion for bringing people together through food and hospitality. Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean and rooted in Turkish heritage, our philosophy is simple: exceptional ingredients, thoughtful craftsmanship, and genuine hospitality create unforgettable experiences.

Every menu is designed with intention — celebrating seasonal produce, open-fire cooking, and the timeless flavors of the Mediterranean while embracing modern techniques and elegant presentation.

Our mission is not simply to serve dinner, but to create meaningful moments around the table. At Olive & Fire Atelier, every dish tells a story, every gathering creates a memory, and every table becomes a place to connect.

Pan-seared fish plated with citrus caviar and warm Mediterranean brothFresh lemons, mint, and citrus prepped for serviceOpen flame at the chef's grillHand-rolled pasta drying on the atelier benchFirst-press olive oil captured mid-pour
Elegant private dining table set for a Mediterranean six-course dinner
A private table set for six — flatbreads, mezze, and hand-poured olive oil.

Private Chef Dining

An evening designed around your table.

From intimate four-course dinners to the full six-course experience, every element is tailored to your guests, your kitchen, and the story you want the evening to tell.

Four Course
$135
per guest · min. 6
Six Course
$185
per guest · min. 6
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From the Fire

The 16-Course
Mediterranean Tasting Journey.

More than dinner — an interactive dining experience where each dish is prepared and presented alongside the story of its ingredients, its origins, and its inspiration.

Guests gather around the kitchen island or chef's counter to experience every course as it is created. Chef Mert brings the Atelier directly into your home.

$200
per guest
16 courses · 2.5–3 hours · 8–12 guests
Discover the Journey
Chef Mert presenting a course of the 16-course tastingCharred octopus with citrus and smoked oilHarissa lamb kebab pulled from the fireSignature pistachio baklava, layered and drenched in honey

Weekly Atelier Meals

Fresh Mediterranean meals,
coming soon.

Chef-crafted, market-fresh menus ready for weekly pickup. Our Weekly Atelier Meals program is launching soon — join the list to be the first to order.

Coming Soon
Weekly Mediterranean meal boxes plated with seasonal produce

Gallery

Moments from
the atelier.

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Charred octopus with citrus and smoked oilGuests laughing at the atelier tableHand-rolled pasta drying on the atelier benchHarissa lamb kebab plated over ember-warm flatbreadSignature pistachio baklava with warm honeyChef Mert working over an open fireLemons, mint, and herbs prepared for service

Guests

Words from our table.

It felt like a private evening in a Michelin dining room — only more intimate. Chef Mert brought the Mediterranean into our home.
Ayla & Daniel
Anniversary dinner, six guests
The tasting journey was extraordinary. Every course had a story, and our guests are still talking about the baklava a month later.
The Karolyi Family
16-course tasting, ten guests
Warm, refined, and unforgettable. The service, the fire, the plating — a night we will hold onto for years.
Priya S.
Milestone birthday, twelve guests

Frequently Asked

Everything you might wonder.

Candlelit Mediterranean private dining table set with warm linens and olive branches

An evening awaits

Let's create an unforgettable
Mediterranean evening together.

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