Chef Gladys Nyoth

Chef At Home in Philadelphia

I am a private and restaurant chef with 13+ years of experience across Los Angeles, the East Coast, restaurants, private homes, retreats, corporate experiences, and cultural gatherings. My background includes respected hospitality spaces such as Hinoki & the Bird in Los Angeles and Barley Sheaf Farm, where I developed my foundation in technique, service, and seasonal cooking. My work combines fine dining discipline with global and cultural food traditions, creating thoughtful meals tailored to the occasion and the people at the table.

For me, cooking is...

nurturing humanity by slowing down, nourishing the body, and creating space for real human connection.

I learned to cook at...

Restaurants, private kitchens, my African/French upbringing, global flavors, and by listening to the needs of my guests and community

A cooking secret...

knowing how to let each ingredient speak while bringing out its deepest flavor with love, intention, and balance.

My menus

Maps of Africa : An Exploration of the Distinct Flavors of the Motherland

STARTER

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Akara and West African beignets with Afro Diasporic house dips

FIRST COURSE

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Crispy okra with warm spices and house sauce

Sweet carrots glazed with maple and ras-el-hanout, blended spices

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Grilled & Fresh Vegetable Board with House Dips

Vegetarian mafé with root vegetables, rice, and fresh herbs

DESSERT

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Pineapple Canapé

The Art of Slowing Down

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Sautéed Mushroom and Herbs Crostini with Ricotta

Tomatoes and Basil infused oil Crostini

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Sweet carrots glazed with maple and ras-el-hanout, blended spices

Fennel White Wine Chicken

Rustic herb potatoes

DESSERT

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Old fashioned Crepes with Housemade Blueberries jam and whipped Cream

Ode to the Sea

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Coastal Board

FIRST COURSE

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Blue Agave Salmon Greens

MAIN COURSE

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Lobster Brioche Royale

Charred seasonal vegetables with spiced garlic butter

DESSERT

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Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Marmalade & Sea Salt Cream

The Art Of Slowing Down: A French Rustic Menu

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Bread & Butter

FIRST COURSE

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Braised leeks à la crème with white wine, herbs,

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Vegetarian cassoulet with white beans, forest mushrooms, garlic, tomato, herbs, and crispy breadcrumbs

Delmonico French steak with herb butter, red wine jus, and seasonal herbs

DESSERT

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Ench crêpes and wine-reduced pain perdu with brown butter, seasonal fruit, and cream

A Chef's Tasting

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Charred Tomato & Burrata

FIRST COURSE

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Rustic Caesar Salad Romaine hearts, Parmesan, garlic croutons and house Caesar dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Herb-Seared Porterhouse Red wine demi-glace and brandied mushrooms

DESSERT

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Classic Vanilla Crème Brûlée Caramelized sugar crust and fresh berries

The Finest Things In Life

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Whipped Ricotta & Brown Butter Focaccia Whipped ricotta, rosemary brown butter, roasted garlic, crispy shallots, cracked black pepper and warm focaccia

FIRST COURSE

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Arugula, Pear & Toasted Walnut Salad Shaved Parmesan, pickled shallots and red wine vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Merlot-Braised Short Rib Slow-braised beef short rib with a rich red wine jus

Truffle Garlic Potato Purée Silky potato purée with roasted garlic and black truffle

Charred Broccolini Lemon, chili and toasted garlic

Maple-Balsamic Roasted Carrots Finished with whipped goat cheese and fresh herbs

DESSERT

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Dark Chocolate Merlot Torte Mascarpone cream, blackberry compote and cocoa crumble

A Coastal Cookout

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Tomato & Mozzarella Bruschetta

Chef’s Signature Beef Sliders

Mexican Street-Style Grilled Corn

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Grilled Rustic Fennel Chicken

Maple-Glazed Salmon

BBQ Mushrooms

Summer Salad

Rustic Herb Potatoes

Grilled & Fresh Vegetable Board with House Dips

DESSERT

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Braised Pineapple Canapé

West African Beignets (the original beignet). Served with dipping sauce

Chef’s July 4th Barbecue Table

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Crispy Potato & Cucumber Herb Salad

Brushetta Appetizers

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Herb & Citrus Grilled Chicken

BBQ Beef Sliders/ Pulled BBQ Beef

Smoky Mac & Cheese

Crunchy cabbage slaw

Grilled Corn with Herb Butter

DESSERT

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Summer Berry Shortcake

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Chef Gladys's reviews

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2 services

Chef Gladys was phenomenal. Her overall genuinity and professionalism was outstanding her meal was incredibly delicious and feeling and kept us actually wanting more. We infact connected and plan on hiring her for more events. We're very grateful that she took the time to come out to make our evening a splendid moment for us to remember and share with our loved ones.