Passionate about Mediterranean cuisine

Leonardo Bonfanti

My Story In The Kitchen

Hi, I'm Leo. I’ve cooked in Italy, England and Brazil. I bring Sicilian roots, respect for local ingredients, and a love for Mediterranean and Brazilian cuisine. “Meglio mangiare che parlare.”

I learned with my mamma and nonna and along the way around the world, turning passion into a lifestyle.

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Less is always more!

Why Cook With Me

Mediterranean Roots

Sicilian heritage meets seasonal produce and clean, balanced flavors.

Global Experience

Years across Italy, England and Brazil shape menus that feel familiar yet new.

Tailored Menus

I adapt dishes to your tastes and dietary needs without overcomplicating them.

Signature Menus

Seasonal Sicilian-led menus with seafood, pasta, and simple, vibrant plates.

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What Guests Say

Our experience with Chef Leo was incredible! Leo was very accommodating to our requests to change the menu and made the whole experience from start to finish a delight. The food tasted amazing and Leo did a fantastic job pairing each course with a wine. I would absolutely recommend Leo to anyone looking for a personal chef experience! We will be using Take a Chef again thanks to this wonderful experience.

Ayla Bravo

Amazing service! We were a group of 7 of us, the chef was extremely professional, punctual and friendly! The food was incredible, and there was ample, so much so that we had leftover for dinner the following day! All ingredients used were extremely fresh. I wouldn’t have expected any better! Well done chef Leo! And thank you for making it such a special evening.

Hannah Borg

We only have good things to say about our experience with Chef Leo. The food was fantastic. He navigated our chaotic household with young kids with grace and was accomodating to everyone's preferences and dietary restrictions. Would 100% book again.

Chloe Blain

Chef Leo was fantastic! We wanted some typical Sicilian food and this is exactly what Chef Leo delivered. Delicious food and plenty of it. This was a special occasion and Chef Leo kindly prepared a birthday cake too. We had absolutely fabulous evening, couldn’t recommend more. Thank you.

Mariyana Spurling

Chef Leo was an absolute delight to work with! His food and presentation were amazing, and he communicated very well in advance. Great value for money, and I highly recommend Chef Leo!

Michael Buchheit

Chef Leo was a pleasure to work with, and the multi-course meal he created for our dinner party in Sicily exceeded our expectations. The food was well-packaged for drop-off, fresh and delicious. Would highly recommend him!

Brendan Murray