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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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 you provide a bartender?
We can provide a beer & wine service, but we do not offer a full liquor bar.
How do you schedule a private dinner?
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.
Testimonials
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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