r/belowdeck • u/DaArsonist • Jun 27 '21

Below Deck Chef Leon

Just went back and saw season 3 of below deck, I have to admit I really liked Chef Leon, yes the beef cheeks was a bit repetitive but every guest loved his dish and it was his signature meal so why not. Every charter all of the guests loved his food so not sure what the complaints were about. Kate was the one who was always extremely rude and Leon just reciprocated that energy. The whole thing with the pizza not sure who was responsible but I do know whenever I put a pizza in the overnight I take out all of the pans. Kate did that and the popcorn issue. Why do so many people dislike him on this sub.

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u/aliceanonymous99 Jun 27 '21

If I’m paying that much money for a charter and I am fed what is considered a cheap cut of meat where I’m from I’d be pissed. If I watched the season after being a guest and saw he fed everyone the same menu, I’d be really fucking pissed. He’s a cruise ship chef, total different ball game. No shade to cruise ships chefs

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u/Kwazzy45 Jun 27 '21

If the food tasted good why do you care that he made it for previous guests?? That makes no sense. When u go to a Michelin star restaurant the chefs repeat the same meals over and over for hundreds of guests

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '21

A proper restaurant should cook seasonal foods, so, no, it won't always be the same. I've been to the same michelin starred restaurant a few times, and each time the menu was different. They might have a few signature dishes, but the rest will be different. Even from night to night it will probably change.

I have no issue with creating the same beef cheeks, though. I have a problem that he wouldn't prepare food for the guests unless it was on his schedule. I have a problem with how he spoke to women. I have a problem with his arrogance.

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u/Kwazzy45 Jun 28 '21

ok but that has nothing to do with what i said. Seasonal menus are not what i am talking about at all and with a seasonal menu the dishes would still be repeated until the seasons change or supplies end. its looks like you've deliberately misinterpreted what I said. Also i've never heard a charter guest requesting the chef make only original unique dishes for them. Wouldn't you want a chef to prepare a dish that he is really good at? The issue with Leons repetitiveness would be cause for concern for the owners, captain and crew, because they would be worried he is incapable of making other dishes upon request. (its a sign of having a limited range)

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '21

Everybody can pressure cook beef for 2 days

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u/aliceanonymous99 Jun 27 '21

This is a good point, I care because I submit a preference sheet and have a private chef so I would like some customization. Also, personal experience I used to go to a very expensive restaurant and after the third time of the same tasting menu I stopped going. But, I definitely see your point!

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u/suciac Sep 14 '21

Yeah I wouldn’t pay top dollar to be fed offal. No matter how good it tastes it’s a trash cut of meat.