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 delectibles, mountain treats, LEAF Cornucopia, and Fine Festival Fare will be being cooked up


"As a performer who has appeared at many festivals worldwide, the food at the LEAF festival was the best by far. There was always a choice offered to the vegetarian/health conscious eater, and the food was simpy delicious. I can't wait to go back, for the music AND the food. Hats off to Oso and crew for a job well done!" - Corey Harris

 

 

"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

 

 

LEAF 28806 Café in Eden Hall

The LEAF Café in Eden Hall is an unexpected pleasure rarely found at music festivals. The LEAF kitchen provides well balanced and delicious fare for a grand weekend of dancing and playing. International cuisine from West Africa, Asia and latin fare find room on the plate next to local favorites. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in Eden Hall fuels festival goers and artists alike.


28806 is proud to be a part of LEAF. After all food is art...

We are an unpretentious neighborhood restaurant with professionsal service and an apreciation of fine foods. Our atmosphere is welcoming, our staff knowledgable and our menu created from honest ingredients prepared using skilled techniques. We feel a fine meal should be relaxing, nourishing and enjoyable. We love to create and to share our creations. When you will visit us, you will notice our care and attention to details. All of this is not exclusive to our restaurant either- We cater. It is our pleasure to create flavors that excite and inspire. Enjoy...

During LEAF, enjoy this YUMMY healthy inspiring food in Eden Hall. Throughout the year, enjoy 28806 Café and Catering in Asheville.

-YUM YUM

LEAF Cuisine Booths
Thanks to Barley's & One World Kitchen for supporting LEAF in Schools & Streets & sending Chef Oso to empower youth with African Cuisine & Cooking

One World Kitchen
Jeffrey Leary
fresh gourmet meals using organic ingredients

These chefs and such are part of the LEAF tradition. Most of our Cuisine booths have been keeping us nourished & awake with great coffees for over 10 festivals-many all 19! They work hard, value good service & good food, they are wonderful people, and they are here to cook for you.

LAKESIDE Stage Area:

  • CULINARY TOUR w/ CECELIA - Authentic French savory/sweet crepes, empandas, teas, maté & soup.
  • BARLEY’S - Fresh baked pizza & baked potatoes. Barley’s supports LSS!
  • THE WINE GUY - Taste & purchase exquisite wines.
  • JOHN BEAU’S GUMBO & JAMBALAYA CO. plus roasted corn, grilled trout, gourmet grilled beef burgers, & desserts!

BOATHOUSE Area:

  • GREEK PALACE - Pitas, falafel, smoothies, funnel cakes, lemonade & homemade ice cream.
  • GRILL HOUSE CATERING- BBQ , hot dogs, sausage, nachos, tea & limeade
  • LEAF CONCESSIONS - Beer, wine, juices, water, soft drinks.

ADVENTURE ZONE Area:

  • MOUNTAIN MAKI - fresh sushi, tempura, grilled chicken teriyaki, Thai iced tea & more!
  • THE SUGAR SHACK - Breakfast ALL DAY! French toast, eggs, fruit, veggies, fresh maple syrup & more!
  • TREE HUGGIN’ TREATS - organic, vegan, kosher, candy bars
EDEN Hall Area:
  • LEAF 28806 CAFÉ Gourmet meals Thurs 6-8.Fri 11-2:30/ 5:30-8 Sat 8-10/ 11-2:30/ 5:30-8 Sun 9-1
  • WEST END BAKERY on Eden Hall porch Pastries, cookies, & desserts from scratch w/organic flour.
  • THE BUS STATION Coffees, teas, chai, pastries, cereal, early am till late.
  • ONE WORLD KITCHEN noon til late Organic & Healthy. Pesto, Curry, Tofu, and Famous Festival French Fries!
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. Any interested businesses or individuals can send an information packet including menu, prices, business bio, and booth photo to: LEAF, att: Food Vendors, 377 Lake Eden Road, Black Mtn, NC 28711.

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.