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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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NYC Cooking Class: Artisan Bread and Butter

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Enjoy island flavors wherever you are with this Caribbean-inspired dining experience. Chef Leon has prepared a menu inspired by the flavors of the Caribbean for this private chef meal. A fresh salad of shaved radishes, seasonal mushrooms, pomegranate and a truffle vinaigrette kick off the meal, followed by...

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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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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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Culinary Inspiration From Africa

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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

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

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

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

Sivan

05/29/22

Such an amazing experience for the entire family! I booked Chef Anthony to bring us through A Taste of Japan as a Mother's Day gift and everything was top notch. The food was beautiful and out-of-this-world amazing. Chef Anthony is wonderful at his craft, delightfully personable, and deeply cares about how food is sourced and utilized, which I imagine is why everything he makes tastes incredible. My 5-year old daughter even had a great time. She learned to assemble the dumplings...and then proceeded to show off her newfound "expertise" to everyone. Thank you for such an amazing afternoon and evening! I look forward to eventually receiving the recipes for the dumplings and daikon salad :)

05/29/22

Daniel

05/14/22

Amazing experience and night!! Chef is entertaining, engaging and made for an incredibly fun night with good laughs and delicious food! The cooking was so good and we ended the night stuffed and satisfied. Would highly highly recommend!!

05/14/22

Reviews Chef Leon received outside of Cozymeal

Bridget

03/09/22

Chef Leon is fantastic! He shared a lot of helpful tips and techniques with us and we had a wonderful time. He can do it all - from elegant private chef events to fun interactive classes. I highly recommend him to anyone in NYC looking for an amazing culinary experience!

03/09/22

Chef Leon

Artisan Bread and Butter

Sweet & Savory Bread From Scratch

Jamaican Fare

Modern Caribbean Fusion

Gourmet Hibachi Fare

New Year's Eve Small Plate Spread

Landmarks of Manhattan

From Bites to Brews in Chinatown & Little Italy

Walking and Tasting Tour of Williamsburg

Best of the Bayou

French Steakhouse Team Building

Iron Chef Cooking Competition

Culinary Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Authentic Italian Pasta From Scratch

Authentic Israeli Comforts

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Leon THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Elegant Dinner

Caribbean-Inspired Cuisine

Authentic Haitian Fare

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Leon THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Jamaican Jerk Classics

A Taste of Japan

Culinary Inspiration From Africa