Eats & Culinary Arts

LEAF offers gourmet international festival food. All the food is freshly prepared on site. We have a good diversity and long hours to keep happily fed. Soul fuel, delightful delectables, mountain treats, LEAF Cornucopia, and Fine Festival Fare will be being cooked up.

"Dear Chefs of LEAF~ Never before have we enjoyed such AMAZING, ENERGIZING, and special food on the road. Thank you , thank you!"
- The Sim Redmond Band & Friends

 

 

"I just wanted to let you know how much we LOVED LEAF!!! We read about LEAF on your website and decided we had to be there, even though we lived in Chicago!! It was well worth the trip. The music was uniformly great-we love the eclectic nature of the selected performers. The setting is beautiful, and there were many interesting vendors---of, and the food was terrific. The best thing was the atmosphere‹ it was a blend of present hippies, ex-hippies, and NPR people. The point is‹ everyone fit into LEAF‹ a mellow, happy, mutually respectful ambience. The event was superbly organized. The staff was uniformly helpful, efficient, and plain nice.
All in all, LEAF was one of the highlights of our lives, and that includes 56 years. We¹ll be back."
- from Chicago, IL

 

 

MORNING GLORY CAFE in Eden Hall!

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YUM! Morning Glory Cafe is operating the LEAF cafe in EDEN HALL. Owner and Chef Christopher Hadley, known simply as “Cookie”, was recommended by former LEAF Chef Oso. "Cookie is one of the most talented creative chefs I have worked with." He has worked in a multitude of different styles from Italian to Asian-fusion to organic farms.

"At Morning Glory Café, we believe in real food- food made from ingredients your great-grandmother would recognize. Whole foods with lots of fresh vegetables in delicious combinations. We cook for your health and your peace of mind. We source alot of our food locally, thus helping to sustain the local economy and maintaining the beauty of the environment in which we live."

"Morning Glory is a truly YUMMY exceptionally perfect match with LEAFers. Their grits are the ONLY grits in the world that measure up to my moms!"
~Jennifer Pickering
LEAF Executive Director

LEAF Cuisine Booths

These wonderful chefs are part of our LEAF tradition. Most of our Cuisine booths have been sustaining and nourishing us with amazing food and drinks throughout the life of the festival – many through all of them! They work hard, value good service & good food, are wonderful people, and they are here to cook for you.

LAKESIDE Stage Area:

  • CULINARY TOUR w/ CECELIA - French Savory & Sweet Crepes, Empanadas, Tamales, Soup, Tea
  • BARLEY’S - Fresh pizza, Hummus, Tea & Lemonade. Barley’s supports LSS!
  • JOHN BEAU’S GUMBO & Jambalaya, White Beans, Gumbo Dogs, Roasted Sweet Corn, Tamales, Chicken Confit Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Dumplings, Hamburgers, Sloppy Joes, Hand-Dipped Chocolate Covered Bananas.
  • BUS STATION COFFEE CART by Stage
  • AVEN’S ORGANICS - Vegan Sushi, Raw Vegan Pate, gRAWnola, Dried Fruit, Raw Chocolate & Raw Vegan Truffles
  • BUCHI - Locally made Kombucha drink

BOATHOUSE Area:

  • GREEK PALACE - Chicken, Steak & Falafel Pita, Salmon & Turkey Burgers, Meatball Subs, Fried Yucca, Smoothies - Strawberry & Mango, gyros, Funnel Cake, Fresh Lemonade, Pickles, Baklava
  • OKIE DOKIES SMOKEHOUSE- BBQ, Hot Dogs, Sausage, Nachos, Tea & Limeade

ADVENTURE ZONE Area:

  • MOUNTAIN MAKI - Soups, Salads, Tempura, Chicken Teriyaki, Nori Rolls, Sushi, Tempura
  • SUGAR SHACK -Breakfast ALL DAY! Veggie & Breakfast Thing, Eggs, French Toast, Maple Syrup Treats
EDEN Hall Area:
  • NEW!! MORNING GLORY CAFE in Eden Hall - Gourmet meals served buffet style. Thursday 6-8 Friday 11-2 • 6-8 | Saturday 7:30-10 • 11:30-2:30 • 5-8 Sunday Brunch 8-2
  • WEST END BAKERY - Cookies, muffins, cinnamon rolls, & cake w/ 100% organic flour and all-natural or organic ingredients. Vegan & wheat-free options.
  • ULTIMATE ICE CREAM - Ice cream, gelato & sorbet freshly made from fresh quality ingredients.
  • BUS STATION Organic Fair Trade Coffees, Hot Chocolate, Chai, Muffins
  • ONE WORLD KITCHEN Organic & Healthy. Pesto & Black Bean Quesadillas, Curry, Tofu, & Famous Festival French Fries!
at THE BARN Area:
  • SADIE’S SEAFOOD - World’s best Flounder Sandwich, Shrimp, Catfish, Poboys, Sat Nite Oyster Roast, Chicken Fingers & Sandwiches, Sides Potatos, Corn & Fries and Breakfast
  • MAC DADDY’S – Hot Dog Cart
  • PISGAH BREWING COMPANY – Come Taste Pisgah Brewing’s LEAF Amber, while catching some great performances at Barn!
at newly expanded LEAFLET VILLAGE Kid’s Area:
  • GREEN LIGHT CAFE – Vegetarian Cuisine. Tempeh Ruebens, Lasagna, Curry, Red Beans & Rice, Spicy Peanut Tempeh Wraps, Spring Rolls, Tempeh “Chix” Salad Sandwiches, Soups, Salads, Desserts & Kids Menu
  • MAC DADDY’S – Hot Dog Cart, Shaved Ice and Lemonade
  • KETTLE CORN
  • OKIE DOKIE’S BBQ CART
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FOOD VENDOR?

LEAF does not have applications for food vending. We have very few spaces, and current vendors do have first priority on spaces. If you would like to be considered for a future opening you can email or mail the following information:

  • Photos of booth setup at an outdoor festival
  • Descriptions and pricing of all menu items
  • Space size, electrical amperage and any other requirements you may have
LEAF, att: Food Vendors, 377 Lake Eden Road, Black Mtn, NC 28711. OR email all info to Margaret@theleaf.org

NOTE: : You will only be contacted IF we have a space open up that is a good match for your services. We are not able to respond to all inquiries.

Thank you and here’s to good food!

LEAF Concessions

A great selection of beers featuring Highland Brewing Beers & other domestic and import brands, Wines, Juices, Teas, Water, & more (any request just email). We keep our prices reasonable & get a good selection for you. Remember it is NC State Law that you can NOT bring alcoholic beverages into a festival. This is important to respect.