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Chef Leon

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Chef Leon
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12 Reviews
Guyanese-born Chef Leon moved to New York City at the age of eight and found himself enamored by the diverse cuisines. Inspired by his mother, his love for cooking has led him to work with renowned chefs in some of the city’s top restaurants. Chef Leon brings years of experience and training to his mission to uplift, empower and highlight the Afro culinary community by sharing his culture and cuisine.
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Dine on classic jerk salmon and tasteful sides prepared by a professional chef. For this private chef meal, Chef Leon has prepared an elegant menu to delight your tastebuds. Begin with a fresh salad of peppery arugula and shaved carrots with tangy pineapple ginger dressing, and fermented okra with black garlic...
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Embark on a tasteful exploration of Haitian flavors throughout this four-course meal. In this private chef meal, you'll get a taste of authentic Haitian dishes skillfully prepared by Chef Leon. Experience the flavors of this dynamic island over four courses, beginning with fried pork belly and fried green...
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This intriguing and beloved Caribbean seasoning blend spices up a sun-soaked menu from the islands. Explore the exciting culinary spark of traditional jerk seasoning in this hands-on cooking class from Chef Leon. If you've ever wondered what makes a jerk dish authentic, this lesson puts it all on the table. First,...
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A Taste of Japan

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Create a traditional Japanese menu filled with flavors you love and a few new favorites. With a selection of dishes representing the best of Japanese cuisine, Chef Leon presents a cooking class that brings Asian-Pacific goodness to your home kitchen. He'll share his secrets for creating your own ramen and more using...
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Create dishes with origins from across the African continent in a menu celebrating culinary diversity. You'll discover an array of savory specialties arising from African traditions that have spread around the world in this cooking class with Chef Leon. Learn techniques and customs that make this selection of dishes a...
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Chef Leon's Overall Rating

5.0 / 5

Based on 12 reviews

Reviews guests left for Chef Leon

Melissa B.

Melissa

11/15/23
Chef Leon was fantastic. Knowledgeable, prepared, patient, energetic, and a great teacher. He has such positive energy. We learned a lot and had a blast.
11/15/23
Adrienne L.

Adrienne

08/10/23
Such an amazing and delicious experience! The chef was very friendly, the food was delicious, and the instructions were really helpful
08/10/23
Simone .

Simone

06/17/23
Chef Leon was versatile with the space that we had available in our hotel kitchen. He made it a fun and educational experience for me and my friends. The food was great!
06/17/23
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