Cooking Class: Authentic African Feast
Fri, Dec 27th at 12:00PM
Fri, Dec 27th at 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 28th at 11:00AM
Sat, Dec 28th at 1:00PM
Chef Leon brings the savory specialties of African cuisine to your home in this cooking class. This international feast dives into traditional techniques and authentic recipes with delicious results. Start with akara stuffed with vatapa and served with black-eyed peas, shrimp and nuts. Next is lamb suya with toasted ground peanuts and savory spices. Jollof rice with roasted tomatoes, turmeric, chilis and rice is next. Dessert is a sticky fruit pudding topped with rum caramel sauce.
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Akara and Vatapa
With black-eyed peas, dried and fresh shrimp, cashews and peanuts
Lamb Suya
With toasted ground peanuts and spices
Jollof Rice
With roasted tomatoes, turmeric, chilies and Carolina Gold rice
Sticky Fruit Pudding
With dried fruit and rum caramel sauce
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.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 15
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- LabelsCouples, Group, Gourmet, Beginner, African
Outside Reviews for Chef Leon
Bridget Berger
09 Mar 2022
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!
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.
