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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?

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ABOUT CHEF LEON

From Humble Beginnings

I love to see others smile and enjoy good food and company. I strive to bring happiness through my cooking.

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.

Wedding Catering

Make your special moment more memorable

You want everything to be perfect on your wedding day, including the menu.

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?

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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?

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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?

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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 you provide a bartender?

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We can provide a beer & wine service, but we do not offer a full liquor bar.

How do you schedule a private dinner?

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Schedule a call with me to confirm the dinner date and what kind of food you’d like. Then, based on our conversation, I can determine a price point.

PAST CLIENT Reviews

Testimonials

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The meal was out of this world. The chef is personable and a joy to be around.

Chef cooked at our home for my wife's birthday...The meal was out of this world. The chef is personable and a joy to be around. He was engaging and truly loved what he did. The lobster bisque he prepared was the best I have ever had, and I have had a lot! If you don't book Chef, you are missing out on a great culinary experience and a wonderful time.

Matt Hudson
Florida State Representative
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Chef Leon cooked for our family of nine and put on a great show in addition to cooking a wonderful meal that we all enjoyed!

Chef Leon cooked for our family of nine and put on a great show in addition to cooking a wonderful meal that we all enjoyed! We will not hesitate to have him back and look forward to the next time with Chef Leon!

Matt Mounie
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Simply Amazing! Everything was delicious. ...we were all so impressed with his selections.

Simply Amazing! Everything was delicious. Chef Leon put together a perfect menu for a small intimate gathering, and we were all so impressed with his selections. The crab cakes were by far the best I have ever had. The passion Chef has for his clients, for his food, and for his community was evident. It was a great experience, and we are looking forward to the next time! Tallahassee has a great gem in Chef Leon!

Lisa Pitts
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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.

Vy Nguyen
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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!

Sara Hart
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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.

Barry Richard

FREE Recipe

My Top 1o Favorite Recipes

A great recipe is more than great taste; but are a story, a memory, and an emotional connection to a beautiful past.

ipad in the kitchen

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@leoncbrunson
Oxtails braised for 4 hours for an oxtail pot pie.
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Fresh pasta
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Thai green curry with mussels. Made my own green curry paste with thai chili’s, lemongrass, galangal, garlic, cinnamon stick, coriander/cumin seed, shrimp paste, and a few other spices, finished with Thai basil.
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Contact

Do you have questions?

Connect with me via email or schedule a call. I would be happy to help!

address

1611 North Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32303

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