Chef Leon
I’m Leon C. Brunson, Chef & Owner of Leon's at Lake Ella in Tallahassee, Florida. While staying in touch with my southern roots, my approach to cooking is influenced by the international techniques and flavors of the world.
Would you like to get connected with Chef Leon for an event?
PRIVATE CHEF IN TALLAHASSEE, FL
Chef Leon
I’m Leon C. Brunson, Chef & Owner of Leon's at Lake Ella in Tallahassee, Florida. While staying in touch with my southern roots, my approach to cooking is influenced by the international techniques and flavors of the world.
Would you like to get connected with Chef Leon for an event?
PRIVATE CHEF IN TALLAHASSEE, FL
Chef Leon
I’m Leon C. Brunson, Chef & Owner of Leon's at Lake Ella in Tallahassee, Florida. While staying in touch with my southern roots, my approach to cooking is influenced by the international techniques and flavors of the world.
Would you like to get connected with Chef Leon for an event?
PRIVATE CATERING services
A Culinary Experience for Your Next Event
Sharing delicious meals is as old as tradition itself. It's a proven way to build bonds between people and create lasting memories.
CORPORATE EVENT Catering
Build a stronger bond with your team
Unite your team with the help of fantastic catering and delicious menu that will leave a lasting impression.
Private Party Catering
Make your celebration extra special
We will create a menu that your guests will love, and take care of all the details so you can relax and enjoy the party.
PRIVATE DINNER
Experience fine dining at home with friends & family
Whether you're looking for a special occasion dinner or a casual night, we will make this extra night special for you and your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of food can you provide?
We. Can. Cook. Anything. We want to offer the guests an opportunity to let us know what they would like to enjoy at their wedding, and we want to work to accommodate that. We can provide a plated service, buffet style, or heavy appetizers depending on the venue. The fun in these events is working with the couple to create the menu of their dreams for a special occasion.
Do you cater out-of-town events?
We have a vast area that we cater to. We can travel as far west as Texas, south as Miami, and north as North Carolina. Due to logistics, we charge for transportation, which could limit what is provided depending on the venue’s kitchen.
How does this work? Do you just...come over and cook?
Exactly that! I arrive to your house 60-90 minutes prior to the agreed upon start time, I'll bring a staff member with me, and you sit back and enjoy the show! We take care of all dishes, cleaning the kitchen, packing leftovers, and everyone is welcome into the kitchen to ask questions at any time!
Do we need to bring our own wine?
We will provide you with a beer and wine list and recommendations for pairings on the menu. We are happy to include a beer and wine package if you feel your guests will take advantage; otherwise, we offer beer and wine to be purchased on-site separately.
Can we use your restaurant for our business?
We can accommodate up to 20 guests inside one of our Lake Ella locations. We can accommodate more guests with outside seating and can host up to 60. This will book the entire cottage for your party for a private event. Ideal for legislative sessions, pharmaceutical events, and intimate chef-inspired dinners.
Testimonials
An experienced chef with a great personality, we would highly recommend him for your next personaliz
On the set of "White Fire," a short film produced in Tallahassee, FL, Chef Brunson catered delicious meals that the entire cast and crew enjoyed. The meal of shrimp and grits/potato bread pudding was simple yet overwhelmingly flavorful. The chef knew how to cater to a large crowd and kept all of the buffet-style food warm up until serving time. An experienced chef with a great personality, we would highly recommend him for your next personalized meal either for a few people or a large crowd.
I was so impressed with the upscale presentation, professionalism, and communication.
ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!! Chef Leon Brunson catered our Christmas dinner at Big Fish Real Estate. Our staff, family, and clients were in Awe of the delicious menu from Prim Rib, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, asparagus, gravy, buttermilk biscuits with homemade jam, and more. The food was by far the best I’ve ever had. I was so impressed with the upscale presentation, professionalism, and communication. Chef Leon is going to be the top on everyone's list for any personal Chef and catering. Something this sensational has never been in Tallahassee. I’m booking all my events for the year now, so I can be sure to get on the books. Thank you so very much, Chef Leon. You were Amazing!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Every course was amazing; the flavors were perfect and cooked with excellent precision.
Tallahassee, book this chef while you can! Contact was very easy with Leon; after a quick initial phone call setting the parameters of our dinner, I was emailed a list of potential menu options to pick from. On the day of our meal, Leon brought everything he needed to cook with, and we got the chance to sit and talk with him as he cooked in our kitchen. We loved the conversation as much as the food. Every course was amazing; the flavors were perfect and cooked with excellent precision. It was so much fun to talk about the food and cooking techniques, as well as just chat with Leon. For the amount of time Leon was in our house cooking and the preparation time he had to have put in for our meal (plus he bought all the ingredients), the price was more than fair. I wish Leon could cook all our meals!
Chef Leon's cooking is superb, matched by his great personality. He is exceptional!
Leon has been a private chef for my family for four years. His cooking is superb, matched by his great personality. He has cooked family dinners for 5 to 7 people on a regular basis and catered dinners and receptions for 30-100 people. He is exceptional.
He's very passionate about food and providing the best overall experience possible when dining with him, and the food is always fantastic.
Leon is a great guy, and he puts off a very positive vibe when speaking to him in person. He's very passionate about food and providing the best overall experience possible when dining with him, and the food is always fantastic.
Chef Leon is amazing! He taught a phenomenal cooking class...it was by far the best meal my husband has made.
Chef Leon is amazing! He taught a phenomenal cooking class for the Jack and Jill, Inc. Fathers group. It was by far the best meal my husband has made and the Zoom live instructions were excellent! We can't wait to go to the restaurant!