Cooking Class - Culinary Inspiration From Africa in Brooklyn

With Chef Leon
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Cooking Class - Culinary Inspiration From Africa in Brooklyn: suya and jollof rice
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Chef Leon
5.0 (12 Reviews)
Serving the NYC area
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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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Chef Leon will travel to guests in Brooklyn

WHAT YOU’LL DO

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 truly international spread.

Begin by preparing akara, featuring black-eyed peas, shrimp and nuts. Then, you'll create lamb with ground peanuts and savory spices. Learn the secrets of jollof rice, peppered with roasted tomatoes and peppers. And for dessert, whip up a sticky fruit pudding topped with fresh fruit compote.
Guests are welcome to provide wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

Your Menu

Akara and Vatapa
Black-eyed pea fritters with shrimp in a cashew coconut sauce
Lamb Suya
Marinated in a yogurt peanut spice sauce with ground peanut spice blend
Jollof Rice
With fire-roasted tomatoes, peppers and long-grain rice
Sticky Fruit Pudding
With fruit compote
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

No prior cooking experience needed
All ingredients and equipment are provided
Dietary accommodations available upon request
Private classes available for groups and special events

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CLASS SIZE
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2 to 15 people
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3-course meal + all ingredients
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Serving the NYC area
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2 hours
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WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS CLASS

  • Ideal for date nights and special occasions
  • Beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance
  • Learn real cooking techniques you can confidently use at home

Your CHEF

Chef Leon
5.0 (12 Reviews)
Serving the NYC area
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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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4+ years of culinary experience
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Chef Leon will travel to guests in Brooklyn
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Verified guest reviews for this class

Magdalena m.

Chef Leon was a delight to cook with. My friend and I had a great time learning to cook jollaf rice from scratch. He was kind and respectful. He took great care in explaining each step and made the whole evening a memorable experience. Highly recommend him for your events!

Verified guest reviews for other classes with Chef Leon

Melissa B.

Booked the class A Taste of Japan with Chef Leon in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Heights)

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.

Adrienne L.

Booked the class Jamaican Jerk Classics with Chef Leon in Brooklyn (Clinton Hill)

Such an amazing and delicious experience! The chef was very friendly, the food was delicious, and the instructions were really helpful

Simone .

Booked the class A Taste of Japan with Chef Leon in Manhattan (Midtown)

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!

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Bridget

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!