Private dining, shaped around you

PRIVATE CHEF IN NEW YORK

LENA LEONARD

Inquire about your evening

Private dining, shaped around you

PRIVATE CHEF IN NEW YORK

LENA LEONARD

ABOUT THE CHEF

LENA LEONARD

I CREATE DINNERS THAT ARE PERSONAL, CALM, AND DEEPLY CONSIDERED — ALWAYS SHAPED AROUND THE PEOPLE AND THE MOMENT.

I trained in Paris at Ferrandi — École de Cuisine, and developed a clear approach to food: clean flavors, thoughtful combinations, and nothing unnecessary.

I am Lena Leonard, a private chef shaped by family cooking, travel, and a strong French culinary foundation.

never repeated

deeply personal

quietly elevated

A WAY OF WORKING

I believe in balance and restraint. Luxury is found in precision, not excess. I create atmosphere as carefully as food — light, pacing, and detail matter.

Each dinner is shaped intuitively — no two evenings are the same.

I cook with respect for seasonality and ingredients at their natural peak.

dining, shaped as an experience — never just a meal

SERVICES

PRIVATE DINING EXPERIENCE

Intimate dinners in your home — quietly elevated, deeply personal, and never repeated.

GATHERINGS & OCCASIONS

Elegant evenings for small groups — from relaxed dinners to special moments, always thoughtfully composed.

PERSONAL & ONGOING CHEF

Personalized menus designed around your lifestyle — weekly or occasional, simple and considered.

PRIVATE DINING FORMATS

Private Dinner

A multi-course experience designed around your preferences and the season.

A more relaxed, home-style evening meant to be shared.

Family Dinner

Cocktail Evening

Elegant, informal gatherings with curated small plates.

Evenings shaped around a single idea, mood, or inspiration.

Themed Experience

Inquiry about your evening

1. HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK?
Ideally 5–7 days in advance, but if my schedule allows, I’m happy to accommodate shorter notice.
2. HOW MANY GUESTS CAN YOU COOK FOR?
My preference is intimate dinners for two, but I also host small gatherings of up to 8 guests.
3. CAN THE MENU BE CUSTOMIZED?
Of course. Every menu is created specifically for you and can reflect your preferences, favorite ingredients, or a particular cuisine.
4. DO YOU WORK WITH DIETHARY RESTRICTIONS OR ALLERGIES?
Yes. Please let me know in advance and I will adapt the menu accordingly.
5. WHERE DO YOU SOURCE YOUR INGRIDIENTS?
Whenever possible I work with local farmers, markets, and trusted producers to use fresh, seasonal products.
6. HOW LONG DOES THE DINNER USUALLY LAST?
Most dinners take about 3–4 hours, depending on the number of courses and the pace of the evening.
7. DO YOU COOK EVERYTHING IN THE CLIENT’S KITCHEN?
It depends on the time available in your kitchen. Some elements are prepared in advance, but the key parts — especially dishes that should be served fresh, like meat, fish, or finishing touches — are always cooked in your kitchen.

LENA LEONARD

LENA LEONARD

never repeated

deeply personal

quietly elevated

dining, shaped as an experience — never just a meal

Ideally 5–7 days in advance, but if my schedule allows, I’m happy to accommodate shorter notice.

My preference is intimate dinners for two, but I also host small gatherings of up to 8 guests.

3. CAN THE MENU BE CUSTOMIZED?

Of course. Every menu is created specifically for you and can reflect your preferences, favorite ingredients, or a particular cuisine.

4. DO YOU WORK WITH DIETHARY RESTRICTIONS OR ALLERGIES?

Yes. Please let me know in advance and I will adapt the menu accordingly.

5. WHERE DO YOU SOURCE YOUR INGRIDIENTS?

Whenever possible I work with local farmers, markets, and trusted producers to use fresh, seasonal products.

6. HOW LONG DOES THE DINNER USUALLY LAST?

Most dinners take about 3–4 hours, depending on the number of courses and the pace of the evening.

7. DO YOU COOK EVERYTHING IN THE CLIENT’S KITCHEN?

It depends on the time available in your kitchen. Some elements are prepared in advance, but the key parts — especially dishes that should be served fresh, like meat, fish, or finishing touches — are always cooked in your kitchen.