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I am a classically trained chef, and worked directly under James Beard Award winning chef Michael Smith. Everything I prepare is made from scratch with local fresh ingredients. Let me make your next event an unforgettable occasion!

Overview

Current Top Pro

Hired 59 times

Serves Saint Joseph, MO

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5 employees

8 years in business

Business hours

Sun6:00 am - 11:59 pmMon6:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, Square cash app, and Venmo.

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2025

2021

2019

Services offered

Event type

Meal

Breakfast or brunch

Lunch

Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres

Dinner

Drinks and dessert

Dessert

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Exceptional 5.0

63 reviews

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Steffanie B.

Jul 14, 2025

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We were very pleased with the food cooked by Chef Blackman! Our guests were very complimentary as well. He gave very detailed instructions to warm the food as we only needed him to deliver it. Great experience and exceptional cuisine!

Details: Wedding • Dinner • American - casual • Italian • Buffet • No, drop off only • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, full kitchen • 70 - 79 guests • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering

Rene M.

Nov 4, 2018

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Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 2 guests • Dinner • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - casual • American - formal • Italian • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • The personal chef travels to me

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Danyel G.

Sep 19, 2018

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I found Chef Leto under a bit of a time crunch, and I needed him to cater breakfast and lunch, on set, for a film crew of 40...which is no small task. He was quick to respond, work with my budget, and everyone was over the moon with both breakfast and lunch. He will absolutely be my first phone call for our next shoot. Thank you, Chef!

Details: Office coordinator • Outdoor event / summer party • Breakfast / brunch • Lunch • Dessert • American - casual • Buffet / self serve • Only drop off is necessary • Outdoor venue • 31 - 40 guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils • Standard (basic ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Janalee D.

Nov 22, 2018

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Chef Leto catered our Thanksgiving dinner and it was amazing. Food was fantastic and he worked with us to make sure it was exactly what we wanted. We would definitely use him again.

Details: Party host • Holiday party • Dinner • American - casual • Buffet / self serve • Only drop off is necessary • Home • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 20 or fewer guests • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Standard (basic ingredients) • $20 - $25 (basic)

Wedding and Event Catering

Patricia R.

Mar 10, 2020

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We had a great catered meal for a small group for my husband’s birthday. Chef Leto was prompt & brought a very tasty buffet which made entertaining much easier. I’d use his services again!

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Asian • Family style • No, drop off only • Community center • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • Fewer than 20 guests • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

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Leto Blackman

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