Chef Avaughn Wells
Private Chef In Mississauga
Chef Avaughn takes great joy in the emotional connection created when providing great food, drinks and service. Now in the Toronto area, Chef Avaughn has worked in some of the most high volume and respected restaurants in North America. Armed with 32 years of experience and confidence, he has been at the helm of such kitchens as The Amsterdam Brewhouse and Real Sports Bar and culinary director for the Rec Room.
A little about Onyx,
We cater all over the GTA and southern Ontario. We also contract food and beverage services to private clubs. We currently operate out of The High Park curling club and Queen City Yacht club.
Onyx Hospitality is happy to assist you with any needs that you have. Please feel free to reach out to get your event planning underway.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Focused on fresh ingredients, Onyx has set out to create very personal menus and experiences for families, dinner parties and brand new restaurant.
I learned to cook at...
Chef Wells began cooking in 1992 as a student in high school & spent his evenings in a The Hilton hotel and then attended CIA culinary school.
A cooking secret...
An attention to detail, fresh ingredients and lots of passion are my biggest secrets in the kitchen.
My menus
Stuffed black bean - fresh cream, guajiro sauce
Mexican street corn - crema fresca, quest fresco, chile piquin
Haddock Ceviche, sweet red peppers, red onion, coriander and fresh lime
Pulled pork – grilled pineapple salsa
Grilled skirt steak – fresh tomato salsa
Shrimp – Chipotle mayo and napa slaw
Braised chicken – roasted tomato salsa and avocado
Crispy fish taco – Charred corn, red onion, avocado, roasted sweet peppers, chilli mayo,
Chorizo – red onion, coriander, green sauce
Chicken tamales - refried black beans, roasted tomato salsa, queso fresco
Chopped salad, roasted corn, cabbage, black beans, avocado, tomato, red onion, cucumbers, cilantro lime dressing
Roasted chicken, chocolate poblano mole sauce, pickled onions
Slow roast pork, guacamole, pico de gallo
Haddock baked slow in roasted tomato salsa
Spiced Romano beans
Mexican rice
Churros with dulce de leche- chocolate sauce crème caramel
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Laotian Summer rolls Fresh crisp vegetables – soy – chili sauce – light soy sauce
Chicken Satay Coconut peanut sauce – coriander – red chilis
Soba noodle salad - wakame, ginger carrot salad, cucumber, bean sprouts and shiitakes
Mango salad Fresh mango – cucumber – carrot – red pepper – coriander – thai basil – toasted peanuts
Pad thai Rice noodles – tamarind sauce – egg – green onion – bean sprouts
Thai green curry Spiced coconut sauce – red peppers – green onions – bean sprouts
Pan fried Asian greens Bok choy - gailan – roasted garlic – sambal olek
Scented jasmine rice Coconut cream – lemon grass – lime leaves – ginger root
Sweet noodles Fresh fruit – coconut milk – lime
Grilled coconut cake Sweet mango sauce – cilantro – whipped coconut cream – lime
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Tomato bruschetta - parmigiano reggiano
Whipped ricotta - with toasted crostinis - Extra virgin olive oil
Mozzarella and cremini arancini with sugo fino
Garden Salad Garden greens, grape tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, pickled onion
Traditional Caesar - Crisp romain - Garlic vinaigrette - Parmesan - Homemade croutons
Minestrone - White beans - tender vegetable - Tender kale -Tomato broth - Orzo
Chicken Parmesan - Hand breaded chicken breast - Roma tomato sauce - toasted provolone
Nona’s Home Made Meatballs - Hand formed beef meatballs slow cooked in Roma tomato sauce
Sides - Penne with Italian sausage - Roasted pepper - Caramelized onion Farfalle with roasted chicken - Caramelized onions - Blistered tomato - Spinach Oven roasted zucchini &Red peppers
Home made tiramisu with mascarpone - kahlua - espresso and lady fingers
Homemade cheesecake, berry compote, Chantilly cream
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Duck leg and sausage cassoulet, cannellini beans, tomato
AAA tenderloin steak tartare, cornichon, dijon, capers, shallots and garlic crostini
Charcuterie of cured meats, sausage, pickles, mustards & Italiam cheeses, jams and dried fruits
Roasted bone marrow – parsley and caper salad – citronette – gaufrette
Foraged mushroom galette Mornay – roasted garlic – caramelized onions
Smoked salmon tartar Avocado crema – cucumber – baguette crisp
Butternut squash bisque – maple sage cream
Mushroom bisque, truffle oil, creme, fine herbs (gluten free)
Lobster Bisque, creme fraiche, chervil (gluten free)
Garden Salad Garden greens, grape tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, pickled onion
Salt roasted beets Chèvre - roque5e - candied pecans – heirloom tomatoes Champaign vinaigre5e
Coq au vin - oven roasted Shallots, spring peas, baby carrots, red bliss potatoes - red wine jus
Brook trout, lemon, olive oil, white wine, roasted heirloom carrots, fines herbs
Bouillabaisse - Black bass, mussels, shrimp, saffron broth, potato, tender vegetables, orzo pasta
Grilled strip loin, truffle butter, caramelized onion, forest mushrooms, pan jus, spring peas
Braised short rib, potato gnocchi, caramelized pearl onions, French beans, balsamic veal jus
Braised lamb shank, potato gnocchi, caramelized pearl onions, French beans, lamb jus, rosemary
Flat iron steak Peppercorn sauce - Parisian potatoes - heirloom baby carrots – raclette
Creme brûlée with fresh berries with fresh berries
Sicilian cheese cake, berry compote, Chantilly cream
Apple galette, vanilla bean ice cream
Chocolate centre piece -Hand made truffles – chocolate covered Oreos – Chocolate creme brulee - Chocolate covered strawberries – mini chocolate cheesecakes – chocolate covered nuts and espresso beans
Chocolate creme brûlée with fresh berries with fresh berries
Beignet - hazelnut chocolate & Creme anglaise
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Foraged mushrooms on garlic crostini and chèvre
Garden Salad Garden greens, grape tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, pickled onion
Braised short rib, potato gnocchi, caramelized pearl onions, French beans, balsamic veal jus
Apple crostata, vanilla bean ice cream
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Charcuterie & cheese Ontario local cheeses, cured meats, organic honey, breads, jams and fresh berries
Grilled peach salad Grilled Parkway orchard peaches, traviso, Ontario field greens, crisp fennel, whipped honey chèvre
Roasted Ontario lamb Wild mushrooms, ramps, cabernet reduction, whipped cauliflower
Honey glazed free range chicken Grilled peaches & cream corn, ancient grain pilaf
Sicilian cheese cake, berry compote, Chantilly cream (best recipe in North America)
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Garden Salad Garden greens, grape tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, pickled onion
Dirty Rice Roasted onions, pepper, cayenne
Lobster ~ Littleneck clams ~ Crawfish ~ Shrimp ~ Crab ~ Andouille Sausage ~ Red bliss potatoes - Peaches & Cream Corn
Beignet hazelnut chocolate & Creme anglaise
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East coast oysters, mignonette, fresh horseradish, lemon
Poached oysters with pickled cucumbers, citrus beurre blanc, sturgeon caviar
Gazpacho Shooter
Fresh Melon Shooters
Salt fish cakes, remoulade, roasted pimento
Barbecued beef croquettes with horseradish cream
Baby organic greens, chèvre, toasted walnuts, shaved fennel, strawberries, fresh herbs, champagne vinegar, extra virgin olive oil
Watermelon with feta, olive oil, tomato and basil
Potato salad
Pasta salad
Coleslaw
Tomato and cucumber salad
Grilled chicken breast - roasted tomato salsa
Caribbean jerk salmon - pineapple salsa
7 hour Smoked brisket molasses barbecue sauce
St.Louis Pork Side Ribs - molasses barbecue Sauce
Skillet potatoes
Summer frilled vegetables
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Stuffed black bean - fresh cream, guajiro sauce
Mexican street corn - crema fresca, quest fresco, chile piquin
Haddock Ceviche, sweet red peppers, red onion, coriander and fresh lime
Pulled pork – grilled pineapple salsa
Grilled skirt steak – fresh tomato salsa
Shrimp – Chipotle mayo and napa slaw
Braised chicken – roasted tomato salsa and avocado
Crispy fish taco – Charred corn, red onion, avocado, roasted sweet peppers, chilli mayo,
Chorizo – red onion, coriander, green sauce
Chicken tamales - refried black beans, roasted tomato salsa, queso fresco
Chopped salad, roasted corn, cabbage, black beans, avocado, tomato, red onion, cucumbers, cilantro lime dressing
Roasted chicken, chocolate poblano mole sauce, pickled onions
Slow roast pork, guacamole, pico de gallo
Haddock baked slow in roasted tomato salsa
Spiced Romano beans
Mexican rice
Churros with dulce de leche- chocolate sauce crème caramel
View full menu
Laotian Summer rolls Fresh crisp vegetables – soy – chili sauce – light soy sauce
Chicken Satay Coconut peanut sauce – coriander – red chilis
Soba noodle salad - wakame, ginger carrot salad, cucumber, bean sprouts and shiitakes
Mango salad Fresh mango – cucumber – carrot – red pepper – coriander – thai basil – toasted peanuts
Pad thai Rice noodles – tamarind sauce – egg – green onion – bean sprouts
Thai green curry Spiced coconut sauce – red peppers – green onions – bean sprouts
Pan fried Asian greens Bok choy - gailan – roasted garlic – sambal olek
Scented jasmine rice Coconut cream – lemon grass – lime leaves – ginger root
Sweet noodles Fresh fruit – coconut milk – lime
Grilled coconut cake Sweet mango sauce – cilantro – whipped coconut cream – lime
View full menu
Tomato bruschetta - parmigiano reggiano
Whipped ricotta - with toasted crostinis - Extra virgin olive oil
Mozzarella and cremini arancini with sugo fino
Garden Salad Garden greens, grape tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, pickled onion
Traditional Caesar - Crisp romain - Garlic vinaigrette - Parmesan - Homemade croutons
Minestrone - White beans - tender vegetable - Tender kale -Tomato broth - Orzo
Chicken Parmesan - Hand breaded chicken breast - Roma tomato sauce - toasted provolone
Nona’s Home Made Meatballs - Hand formed beef meatballs slow cooked in Roma tomato sauce
Sides - Penne with Italian sausage - Roasted pepper - Caramelized onion Farfalle with roasted chicken - Caramelized onions - Blistered tomato - Spinach Oven roasted zucchini &Red peppers
Home made tiramisu with mascarpone - kahlua - espresso and lady fingers
Homemade cheesecake, berry compote, Chantilly cream
View full menu
Duck leg and sausage cassoulet, cannellini beans, tomato
AAA tenderloin steak tartare, cornichon, dijon, capers, shallots and garlic crostini
Charcuterie of cured meats, sausage, pickles, mustards & Italiam cheeses, jams and dried fruits
Roasted bone marrow – parsley and caper salad – citronette – gaufrette
Foraged mushroom galette Mornay – roasted garlic – caramelized onions
Smoked salmon tartar Avocado crema – cucumber – baguette crisp
Butternut squash bisque – maple sage cream
Mushroom bisque, truffle oil, creme, fine herbs (gluten free)
Lobster Bisque, creme fraiche, chervil (gluten free)
Garden Salad Garden greens, grape tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, pickled onion
Salt roasted beets Chèvre - roque5e - candied pecans – heirloom tomatoes Champaign vinaigre5e
Coq au vin - oven roasted Shallots, spring peas, baby carrots, red bliss potatoes - red wine jus
Brook trout, lemon, olive oil, white wine, roasted heirloom carrots, fines herbs
Bouillabaisse - Black bass, mussels, shrimp, saffron broth, potato, tender vegetables, orzo pasta
Grilled strip loin, truffle butter, caramelized onion, forest mushrooms, pan jus, spring peas
Braised short rib, potato gnocchi, caramelized pearl onions, French beans, balsamic veal jus
Braised lamb shank, potato gnocchi, caramelized pearl onions, French beans, lamb jus, rosemary
Flat iron steak Peppercorn sauce - Parisian potatoes - heirloom baby carrots – raclette
Creme brûlée with fresh berries with fresh berries
Sicilian cheese cake, berry compote, Chantilly cream
Apple galette, vanilla bean ice cream
Chocolate centre piece -Hand made truffles – chocolate covered Oreos – Chocolate creme brulee - Chocolate covered strawberries – mini chocolate cheesecakes – chocolate covered nuts and espresso beans
Chocolate creme brûlée with fresh berries with fresh berries
Beignet - hazelnut chocolate & Creme anglaise
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