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A Chef in Sayulita: Catering & Private Chef

Sayulita, Nayarit 26,873 Visitors

Hours of Operation

Hours

Monday

8AM - 10PM

Tuesday

8AM - 10PM

Wednesday

8AM - 10PM

Thursday

8AM - 10PM

Friday

8AM - 10PM

Saturday

8AM - 10PM

Sunday

8AM - 10PM

Notes: Flexible hours

Highlights

Authentic Mexican Flavors: Experience the vibrant and authentic flavors of Mexico
Attention to Detail: we pay meticulous attention to every aspect of your event
Customized Menus: Menus tailored to your preferences, dietary needs, and event theme
Flexible Catering Options: we can accommodate any style of event
Professional Service: We strive to make your experience seamless and enjoyable
Our dedication to excellence has earned us a reputation as a trusted catering partner in Sayulita.

Description

Welcome to A Chef in Sayulita, a female-led culinary team led by Chef Ana Cecilia Avalos, the Culinary Ambassador for Sayulita, Punta de Mita, and Puerto Vallarta. With a passion for creating deeply personal dining experiences, we specialize in serving bachelorette groups, wellness retreats, family gatherings, and anyone looking for meals that feel like home—with a gourmet twist.

Our food isn’t what you’ll find in a Michelin-star restaurant—it’s better. It’s soulful, heartfelt, and inspired by the warmth of a grandmother’s kitchen, crafted with the care of an expert gourmand. We use fresh, local ingredients to create dishes that connect you to the vibrant flavors and traditions of Mexico.

From intimate dinners to private cooking lessons and exclusive foodie experiences unavailable in restaurants, we bring people together through food. Let us help make your time in Sayulita unforgettable with meals that nourish both body and soul.

Please contact us with any questions, be sure to click the, "Email Owner" button to the right.

Amenities

Beer/Wine
Certified
Credit Cards
Delivery
Full Bar

Gift Wrapping
Group/Private Classes
Happy Hour
In-Home Service
Kid Friendly

Local Discounts
Out-of-Area Service
Reserve Online/Phone
Language
- English
- Spanish
Meals
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner

Locations View Business Map

Reviews

4.9

93 reviews

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Value for Money

4.9

Service

4.9

Staff

4.9

Karma Points

4.9

Good Vibes

4.9

Total Score:

Xima Glube

5.0

Increíble Chef!

Ana Cecilia helped me with making meal prep which was very specific. She had experience doing so which made it so easy and simple. She weighed and portioned everything out for me. I highly recommend her! She’s a local family run business.

Experienced: July, 2024

HaleyP

(Bend, OR, USA)

5.0

10/10 would recommend!

We had the best experience with Cecilia and Josue! A delicious taco bar and bartending service at our rented house made our first night in Sayulita pretty perfect. Excellent communication, arrived on time, super accommodating, friendly and did I mention how good the food was?! 10/10 would recommend and will call her again next time we are in town.

Experienced: May, 2024

Rebecca

5.0

Such a valuable experience!

Our group so enjoyed having a meal made for us; the quality of the food was unparalleled, and the experience was a highlight of our visit. 100% recommend!

Experienced: April, 2024

Andy Lee

5.0

Chef Ana was awesome!

Great food and super flexible on allergy substitutions. She was engaging, yet expertly respectful to the ebb & flow of discussions in our group. Highly recommend and would definitely book her again!

Experienced: April, 2024

Maria

(Bend, Oregon, USA)

5.0

Amazing food for welcome party!

Ana was amazing for our wedding welcome party in Sayulita - her crew showed up an hour early and prepared a taco buffet for everyone and then cleaned up and washed all dishes after the event. Everyone was so nice and helpful and the food was AMAZING! So many of our guests shared how much they loved the tacos and all the different sauces and salsas prepared. Would highly recommend hiring Ana - everything was so smooth and stress free and we just got to enjoy yummy food :)

Experienced: April, 2024

Celina G.

(Arilington, VA)

5.0

I cannot say enough positive things about Cecilia!

She was not only a wonderful chef - cooking amazing cuisine - but she catered our meals to both kids and adults! She was also incredibly kind in helping us navigate the area and bringing in any additional items we wanted for our villa (Wine, Kid Snacks, Coke, Diet Coke, Eggs, Milk etc....).

Her meals were carefully thought out and DELICIOUS!!! Our favorite was her red chile pork and chilequiles! So much so that we changed her menu to be able to eat both a 2nd time! She also made from scratch several salsas that were to die for (with varying heat levels)!!! Cecilia quickly became a friend and we can't wait to be back in the area and have her cook for our family!

Besides her amazing cooking skills I admired her timeliness to respond (she was incredibly fast). She was also very helpful and patient in providing her information to our hotel to allow her on property (which is quite a process) but she didn't seem to mind at all. Not to mention our family was able to have meals together in our villa and didn't have to drag our kids into restaurants - which was AMAZING!!! We also had her bring a Barman (Francisco) that did an amazing job and provided tasty drinks! We learned the real way to drink rum and coke. And... during my Aunt's 60th Birthday Celebration she went out of her way to make sure everything (Mariachi and all) were executed perfectly! She also fed the entire mariachi!!!!!!!!

CECELIA IS THE BEST!

The Gomez/Gallegos Family

Experienced: March, 2024

Erica W.

(Santa Barbara, CA)

5.0

She was just wonderful!

Delicious food and so easy to work with. Can't go wrong with Cecilia.

Experienced: March, 2024

Omar H

(Dallas, TX)

5.0

Ana is great.

Value, communication, food, all exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend.

Experienced: March, 2024

Aleksandra O.

(Salt Lake City, UT)

5.0

We hired her for a bachelorette party and it was great.

She was sweet and the food was good!

Experienced: March, 2024

(San Diego, CA)

5.0

Good communication and delicious food!!

We'll definitely use them again!!
Thank you again!

Experienced: March, 2024

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Bio Please mention SayulitaLife

I am a passionate ambassador of Mexican cuisine, dedicated to celebrating the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of my country. Born in the northeast of Mexico, I’ve proudly called Sayulita my home since 2014. My cooking blends time-honored recipes with farm-to-table freshness and a touch of modern innovation. Every dish I create reflects my love for Mexican culture and my commitment to sharing its stories through food. For me, cooking is more than just preparing meals—it’s about creating experiences that bring people together and leave lasting memories.

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