Chef Burak's Favorite Halal Dishes for Your DFW Wedding

At Ferah Catering & Events, we have an incredible team of chefs that creatively craft halal menu items in a variety of styles including international and fusion cuisines. Creating menus that bring our clients' culinary visions to life is one of our top priorities, and that's why we offer customizable menus. We think that your wedding menu should be as unqiue as your love story!

Needing some inspiration for your DFW Wedding? You've come to the right place. Meet one our Founding Chef and Owner, Chef Burak.

Chef Burak catering an event in Dallas, Tx

Chef Burak Ozcan, Co-Owner, has nearly two decades of experience with catering events of all types. He started his career as a chef in the most luxurious five-star resorts across the Mediterranean before making his way to Dallas in 2009. After working with celebrity chef Stephan Pyles to open various high-end restaurant concepts, Chef Burak transitioned to leading culinary teams in full-service hotels across DFW. During that time he became an expert in executing both intimate and large-scale events. After opening the first Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen® location in 2019, Chef Burak began offering private events and catering services.

Chef Burak’s dedication to exquisite hospitality and his expertise with behind-the-scenes event logistics allow our clients to have peace of mind and focus on enjoying their event. Under Chef Burak’s leadership, Ferah Catering & Events received numerous industry awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Chef Burak has pulled together an inspirational list of his favorites from Ferah's diverse Halal Menu. Ferah offers everything from traditional dishes to creative fusion.

Halal Appetizers:

• Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates with Chipotle Aioli V GF

• Fried Goat Cheese with Pomegranate Glaze V

• Mini Chicken or Beef Shish Skewers with Tzatziki GF

• Bruschetta of heirloom tomatoes and fresh mozzarella V

Halal Entrees:

• Brisket Carving Station with chipotle bbq sauce GF

• Prime Rib Carving Station with au jus and creamy horseradish

• Roasted Chicken thigh with Tasso Cream Sauce GF

• Mediterranean Salmon with Lemon Caper Sauce GF

Halal Salads & Sides:

• Strawberry Fields Green Salad V GF C+

• Southwestern Caesar Salad with Polenta Croutons GF

• Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables VG GF

• Mediterranean couscous V

• Saffron Basmati Rice V GF

V = Vegetarian VG = Vegan GF = Gluten-Free Friendly C+ = Contains Nuts

Did you Know Ferah offers Mocktails? Explore some of our best-selling, non-alcoholic mocktail flavors below or explore our traditional, full-service bar menus here.

• Watermelon Mojito Mocktail: Mint | Tonic | Lime | Watermelon | Agave

• Forbidden Margarita Mocktail: Tonic | Pomegranate | Lemon Lime | Blood Orange

• Agean Flower Mocktail: Cucumber | Elderflower | Mediterranean Tonic | Lime | Agave

• Ferah Mule Mocktail: Orange | Mint | Pomegranate | Ginger Beer (non-alcoholic)

Whether you are hosting a large wedding reception, corporate holiday party, or a graduation celebration, Ferah's hospitality experts will guide you in crafting custom menus and coordinating event logistics.

Want to Try before you Buy?

Request a custom menu tasting apppointment here.