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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 we need to bring our own wine?

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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?

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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.

PAST CLIENT Reviews

Testimonials

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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!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tina Coombs
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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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Amazing presentation and great food! Chef Leon is awesome!

Amazing presentation and great food. Chef Leon is awesome. Book him now because this guy will have his own tv show soon and he will be too famous and you won't be able to get him.

Greg Lane
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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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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!

Allyson Watson
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It was AMAZING!!! The menu was so unique, the food was superb, and the service was all top-rated.

I hosted a private dinner for donors and Leon was our chef. It was AMAZING!!! The menu was so unique, the food was superb, and the service was all top-rated. I would highly recommend him and will definitely use him again.

Heather Mitchell

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

Instagram

@leoncbrunson
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Fresh pasta
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Pork picnic. Served with a sweet Memphis style BBQ sauce made from scratch
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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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