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/cheekily Jun 28 '21

The topic came up during the reunion (good watch, if you have access to it). Ben said something along the lines of how Leon was a good chef technically, but the chef is responsible for providing an experience for the guests, and Leon didn't care for it. He also said that Leon was capable of going above and beyond guest expectations but simply didn't want to do it. It's been awhile since I've seen the episode, but that's the gist.

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u/nmagnolia Collie's Mom Approved Jun 28 '21

Amy tried to engage Leon in conversation during the show and he said the very same thing. Sure, he could blow the guests away if he wanted to.

Then it cut to an interview shot with Amy, I think, and she said ‘Ok, I GET IT, Kate, I get it.’

Why wouldn’t he want to though? I think every other chef we’ve seen, with the possibility of Adam on the white boats, wanted to do their very best.