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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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I wish I could give this review more than five stars. Leon is dedicated, passionate, and incredibly talented. Leon is a rockstar!

I got married last year, and Leon catered for the wedding. I wish I could give this review more than five stars. Leon is dedicated, passionate, and incredibly talented. He was a joy to work with. The man who is my husband now spent the better part of one and a half decades working in the hospitality industry as a chef. Given his background, he can sometimes have seemingly impossible standards for certain aspects of food service. I requested stuffed shells with red sauce as one of the dishes because it is a Jersey Italian classic which my family, who was traveling from up north, would appreciate. My husband wanted his recipe for tomato sauce to be featured in the dish. After several phone calls with caterers telling him no, we asked Leon. He exceeded expectations and went above and beyond. The tomato sauce was perfect, and everything else he had creative freedom for was better than what we could’ve imagined. Leon is a rockstar.

Sharon Hartman
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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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We loved watching him prepare the courses while talking with us and answering questions.

Chef Leon prepared a delicious 3-course meal for our family celebration. He is so personable and fun! We loved watching him prepare the courses while talking with us and answering questions. His smile lights up the room! His Mango and Steak Salad, Japanese Curry Crispy Skin Snapper, and Cassava Cake Bread Pudding were so delicious! We loved every course, and my kitchen was so clean when Chef Leon was finished! Such a wonderful evening. If I could rate more than five stars, I would! Treat yourself!

Diane Mauro
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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.

Mike Smith
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He is amazing! Great food, great personality - it doesn't get any better than this!

Chef Leon came to my brother-in-law's house and cooked a four-course meal for our family! We started off with crab cakes, then salad, then Moroccan Grouper, and onto bread pudding for dessert! All I can say is wowwwww! What an amazing experience! Call Chef Leon for your events, he is amazing! Great food, great personality - it doesn't get any better than this! Thank you, Chef Leon!

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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.

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@leoncbrunson
Fresh pasta
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Charred pineapple salsa
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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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