Chef Brandon Levers

Personal Chef In Raleigh

With 17 years of restaurant experience working in the greater NYC area, I have held various positions in restaurants from serving wine in fine dining to bartending I am a classically trained pastry chef and have held sous chef positions in fine dining as well. Allow me to create a private dining experience while you relax and entertain your guests. We will come up with a menu together we can create signature cocktails, and wine and beer pairings. I can even decorate the table en theme.

For me, cooking is...

Being a chef is what I've always wanted to do since I was little. It is life, culture, and expression all in one.

I learned to cook at...

Institute of Culinary Education in New York City.

A cooking secret...

stay positive and organized.

My menus

Notte Al Med

STARTER

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Beet salad, goat cheese, vinaigrette

Assorted Italian cheese and charcuterie board

FIRST COURSE

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Arancini (fried rice balls with spicy marinara sauce)

Beet Carpaccio, spring onions, diakon radish, carrots +Vegetarian+

Rioja Style Potatoes, onion, squash, fire roasted tomatoes +Spicy+

MAIN COURSE

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Handmade Fettuccine and chicken with a brown butter sage cream sauce

Ossobuco, root vegetables, apple, thyme

DESSERT

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Olive Oil Cake, poached peaches, and whipped mascarpone

Tiramisu classico

SURPRISE!!!!!!!

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Beet salad, goat cheese, vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arancini (fried rice balls with spicy marinara sauce)

Fresh tomatoes and Mozzarella with olive oil and fresh herbs

Assorted sushi

MAIN COURSE

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Filet mignon au poivre, polenta, savory green beans

Handmade raviolis with pork filling and a brown butter sage cream sauce

Fire roasted local seasonal vegetables, served with risotto

DESSERT

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Custom made birthday cake

Mexican Chocolate spiced cake with stout ice cream

Flight to Tokyo

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Steamed Edamame

Pork Dumplings, with a soy ginger sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Assorted sushi

Fried cabbage, Wagyu beef, sesame, togarashi

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Yokohama-Pork Ramen

Sashimi platter, fresh crudités and classic sauces

DESSERT

All inclusive

Green Tea Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit and Mango

Chocolate, yuzu and raspberry cake

Parisian soiree

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Assorted French cheeses fresh local fruits

FIRST COURSE

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French onion soup

Duck-mushroom filled ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce

Seared scallops over Root vegetable hash with fresh herbs

Frisee salad, carrots, pears and fennel in a Dijon honey vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Sole meunière, fresh asparagus, carrot ribbons, fried leeks

DESSERT

All inclusive

Olive Oil Cake, caramelized figs (season permitting) whipped mascarpone

Chocolate torte with dulce de leche Ice Cream

Learn to make homemade pasta night! Chef instructed pasta making dinner

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All inclusive

Gnocchoi al Parisienne

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Fresh tomatoes and Mozzarella with olive oil and fresh herbs

Duck-mushroom filled ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Homemade Fettuccine with chicken pesto

Handmade raviolis with pork filling and a brown butter sage cream sauce

DESSERT

All inclusive

Tiramisu classico

Gnocchi al dolce

Notte Al Med

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Beet salad, goat cheese, vinaigrette

Assorted Italian cheese and charcuterie board

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arancini (fried rice balls with spicy marinara sauce)

Beet Carpaccio, spring onions, diakon radish, carrots +Vegetarian+

Rioja Style Potatoes, onion, squash, fire roasted tomatoes +Spicy+

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Handmade Fettuccine and chicken with a brown butter sage cream sauce

Ossobuco, root vegetables, apple, thyme

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Olive Oil Cake, poached peaches, and whipped mascarpone

Tiramisu classico

SURPRISE!!!!!!!

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Beet salad, goat cheese, vinaigrette

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Arancini (fried rice balls with spicy marinara sauce)

Fresh tomatoes and Mozzarella with olive oil and fresh herbs

Assorted sushi

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Filet mignon au poivre, polenta, savory green beans

Handmade raviolis with pork filling and a brown butter sage cream sauce

Fire roasted local seasonal vegetables, served with risotto

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Custom made birthday cake

Mexican Chocolate spiced cake with stout ice cream

Flight to Tokyo

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Steamed Edamame

Pork Dumplings, with a soy ginger sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Assorted sushi

Fried cabbage, Wagyu beef, sesame, togarashi

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Yokohama-Pork Ramen

Sashimi platter, fresh crudités and classic sauces

DESSERT

All inclusive

Green Tea Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit and Mango

Chocolate, yuzu and raspberry cake

Parisian soiree

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Assorted French cheeses fresh local fruits

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

French onion soup

Duck-mushroom filled ravioli in a brown butter sage sauce

Seared scallops over Root vegetable hash with fresh herbs

Frisee salad, carrots, pears and fennel in a Dijon honey vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Sole meunière, fresh asparagus, carrot ribbons, fried leeks

DESSERT

All inclusive

Olive Oil Cake, caramelized figs (season permitting) whipped mascarpone

Chocolate torte with dulce de leche Ice Cream

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Chef Brandon's reviews

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34 services

I am writing to express my utmost satisfaction and gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Take a Chef. From start to finish, my experience with your company has been nothing short of extraordinary. The personal chef we were matched with exceeded all expectations. Their culinary skills were exemplary, and their attention to detail was truly remarkable. Every dish they prepared was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, creating an unforgettable dining experience for myself and my guests. Furthermore, I was thoroughly impressed by the professionalism and responsiveness of your team throughout the entire process. From initial inquiries to the actual event, your staff demonstrated a commitment to excellence that is truly commendable. In summary, Take a Chef has set the bar high for personal chef services. I wholeheartedly recommend your company to anyone seeking a unique and memorable dining experience. Thank you for making our

As a couple with two very different diets it can be challenging to eat at the same place and both enjoy our meals. This was such a wonderful experience and way for us both to have something special and relax in our home with a delicious meal with zero clean up. Brandon was personable and present and immediately made us feel comfortable. He created a phenomenal menu and each dish was celebrated with care. Highly recommend Brandon, and can't wait to do this again.

Brandon was absolutely incredible. The ingredients were outstanding. He was prepared and polite. The presentation of his food was a 10 out of 10 and the quality/taste of everything was phenomenal. I highly recommend Brandon and look forward to this experience again.

Chef Brandon was early! (If you aren’t early you’re late in my book.) He was well prepared. Was kind and easy to talk too but was not intrusive. His food was well timed, wonderfully plated, and tasted out of this world! My two favorite dishes were the Coq Au Vin, and the Shrimp Consume. Highly recommend Brandon and will absolutely be looking to use him again for another special occasion… or just for a great dinner at home! He made my mother in laws 70th birthday an evening to remember.

Chef Brandon was excellent. He was very flexible in crafting a menu that incorporated one person being a vegetarian and tweaking to our desires. He was very personable and the meal and experience was excellent.

Chef Brandon was on time and had dinner prepared at exactly the time we discussed. Every course was very good but the lobster ravioli was the best we've ever had. I would definitely recommend him to others and personally request him again!

This was a gift for my parents and Brandon did not disappoint. They had nothing but rave reviews about his dinner and conversation. Thank you to Take a Chef for connecting us. Would absolutely hire Brandon again.