Chef Cynitha Wells

Chef At Home in Avon

I am a chef with more than 20 years of experience and a true passion for food. I love talking to people about cooking and ingredients, as it brings me great joy and makes my work even more meaningful. I genuinely enjoy what I do and strive to share that enthusiasm through every dish I create.

I previously served as a cook in the Air Force, an experience that was both rewarding and formative, teaching me a great deal about different tastes and preferences. I like to make food fun and believe that eating should be an experience enjoyed with all the senses.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is life. A good meal sustains a great meal awakens your soul.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook by watching my aunties and cooking shows

A cooking secret...

My secret is to have fun and love everything about what I do.

My menus

Local Latino Basics

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Gazpacho

Mexican corn

Grilled Vegetables Kabob

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Mini Mac and Cheese

Mini fish tacos

Roasted Winter Veggie Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

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Sweet Tea Fried Chicken & Cornbread Dressing Waffle with Savory Gravy

Tofu Katsu bowls

Roasted Garlic Chicken with Green Bean Melody

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Banana Pudding Cookies

Apple Tart

Assorted Cookies

Exclusive Latino/Local

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Oyster Rockefeller

Otoro sashimi

Lion's Mane Crab Cakes

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Duck Confit Bites

Crab Cake Stuffed Shrimp

Moules Frites

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Ribeye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Roasted Vegetable Mash

Seared Lamb Lollipops with Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Lobster Ravioli with Micro Green Salad

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Dark Chocolate and Olive Oil Mousse

Creme Brulee

Basil and Goat Cheese Peach Cobbler (Individual Serving)

EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE B

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• Traditional Bruschetta with Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil

• Summer Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Microgreens, Veggies & Balsamic

• Olive Tapenade with Toasted Bread

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• Vegetarian Pasta alla Norma

• Roasted Veggie & Pesto Pasta

• Antipasto Tortellini Skewers

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• Eggplant Parmesan with Ragu & Green Beans

• Pasta Puttanesca

• Roasted Garlic Chicken with Green Bean Melody

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• Tiramisu

• Lemon Cream Parfait

• Assorted Cookies

Indulge Locally

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Crab Claws with French Bread

Tamales

Shrimp and Grit Shooters

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Crab Cakes with Lemon Caper Cream

Shaved Zucchini Salad with Italian Vinaigrette

Spinach Salad with Plum Vinaigrette

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Seared Chicken Breast with Herbed Pasta

Braised Pork Belly and Sticky Rice

Blackened Cod with Roasted Vegetable Ragu

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Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Praline Sauce

Panna Cotta

Red Wine Poached Pear with Cookie Crumble and Red Wine Caramel

ASIAN SEAFOOD

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Agedashi Tofu

Edamame with Dipping Sauce

Shrimp Spring Rolls

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Assorted Sushi

Garlic Salmon Bites

Mini Crab Cakes

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Grilled Swai with Grilled Romaine Salad

Shrimp Pasta

Blackened Cod with Roasted Vegetable Ragu

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Mochi Balls

Coffee Jelly

Dango

Birthday fun

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All inclusive

• Charcuterie Board

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All inclusive

Mini caramel shrimp tacos

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• Lemon Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Garlicky Green Beans

• Loup en Croûte (Whole Fish in Puff Pastry with Herbs)

Southern Shrimp and grits

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• Dark Chocolate & Olive Oil Mousse

Basil and goat cheese peach cobbler

• Red Wine Poached Pear with Cookie Crumble & Wine Caramel

Exclusive Chef Table

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• Oyster Rockefeller

• Crab Claws with French Bread

• Antipasto Board with Imported Meats, Cheese & Roasted Veggies

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• Moules Frites (Mussels with Fries)

• Lobster Ravioli with Microgreen Salad

• Shaved Zucchini Salad with Italian Vinaigrette

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• Loup en Croûte (Whole Fish in Puff Pastry with Herbs)

• Ribeye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Roasted Vegetable Mash

• Seared Duck Breast with Winter Veggie Melody

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• Crème Brûlée

• Dark Chocolate & Olive Oil Mousse

• Basil & Goat Cheese Peach Cobbler (Individual Serving)

Tokyo Bay Indulge

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Crab Claws with French Bread

Lumpia

Ceviche

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Crab Cakes with Lemon Caper Cream

Moules Frites

Sashimi

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Lemon Herb Pasta with Seared Shrimp

Seared Snapper with Lemon Dill Sauce

Blackened Shrimp Scampi

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Panna Cotta

Dark Chocolate and Olive Oil Mousse

Mini Chocolate Cake with Blackberry Sauce

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Chef Cynitha's reviews

4.75

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30 services

Cynthia was amazing! Prompt arrival and prepared our meal in a timely manner. Great personality as well - very easy to converse with while she was cooking. Our power had gone out due to the storms and didn't come back on until halfway through her preparation - Cynthia was great at adapting to that and used our grill to cook most of the food until the power came back on! The food was all phenomenal - we LOVED the chocolate drizzled bacon and the red wine sauce for the steak. Definitely would recommend!

She was awesome, knew what she was doing, knew her way around the kitchen, very talkative, explained the food and everything. Would definitely recommend her and use her again for any events.

Cynitha Wells was everything you want & need in a private chef!!! We started with spinach-artichoke dip that was superb. We then transitioned to catfish bites which were amazing!!! I would’ve taken those as my main course. The presentation and taste of our main course, eggplant parmesan, was marvelous. We topped it off with a chocolate dessert. It was an absolutely delightful evening. We are looking forward to having Cynitha back!

This was an amazing experience. Will be doing this again.

My sister and I hired Chef Wells to cook for our parents in celebration of our father’s 70th birthday, and she made it a birthday dinner to remember in the best way! She was incredibly professional, patient with my parents’ slower pace, and enjoyable company while cooking a beautifully presented, delicious meal. I would absolutely hire Chef Wells again, and she + her food would be a fantastic addition to any celebration or event.

My wife and I had an amazing dinner experience with Chef Cynitha. She created a beautiful menu and was very accommodating to our crazy house with our dog running around and us putting the baby down to sleep while she was prepping. The french cuisine was delicious, well-presented, and creative. Overall would highly recommend others to hire her for your event.