Welcome to Leavander’s 22
Culinary Excellence by Chef Craig Johnson
Under the expert guidance of Chef Craig Johnson and his professional culinary team, we offer an exceptional dining experience.
- Enjoy a variety of cuisines, from gourmet Southern American dishes to South Italian-inspired meals and casual buffets.
- Our customizable menus ensure dietary preferences and special requests are flawlessly executed.
- Every dish is meticulously presented, treating your guests to an unforgettable dining experience.
Social Events for Every Celebration
Our dedicated team prides itself on delivering personalized service to ensure your event is as unique as you are. Whether you’re planning a family gathering, charity gala, or business meeting, we provide versatile spaces that elevate any gathering into a cherished memory. Choose from a range of beautifully appointed spaces, each designed to provide the perfect backdrop for your event. Whether you need a ballroom for a southern bell wedding, a conference room for a corporate event, or an outdoor setting for a summer, southern BBQ beach party, we have the ideal venue for you. With these categories, we make it easy for you to plan every detail of your event, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for you and your guests. Food is Love….1❤️
Chef Craig Johnson
Chef Craig Johnson
In 2021, Chef Craig Johnson created Leavander’s 22 southern cuisine as an immersive catering dining, entertaining experience, inspired by his late brother Leavander Johnson
(World Lightweight Champion) and his Grandma Ida’s cookbook, family and holidays.
Chef Craig ‘s love for food makes Atlantic City “nickname “America’s Playground the best destination for foodie lovers from all over America. In addition to Chef Craig ‘s wildly popular and successful southern cuisine catering menus with live entertainment.
Chef Craig introduced Americas playground, first sweet & sassy catfish and jumbo chicken wings dry rub… (house favorite)
A full-service bar, patio with two private dining areas all within the historic famous “Skyscraper Claridge Hotel” located in the Atlantic City Historical Beachfront District.
(please inquire about this unique event space.)
Leavander’s 22 traditional southern cuisine house/made offerings include our signature Leavander’s Cajun shrimp & grits, melt in your mouth Angus beef braised short ribs
(house favorite) Cajun lobster & calamari, Grandma Ida’s delicious warm homemade cornbread, served with warm spicy honey peach butter, just to name a few,
Please indulge yourself with good food, lots of love, laughter and fun
The love and passion for bringing family and friends to our tables and entreating them is the core of everything we do at Leavander’s 22 southern cuisine catering events, sharing a meal, drinks, songs and celebrating life.
Grandma Ida’s love of Family and Food taught Chef Craig, the universal language of food……. Food = Love from all over the world!
Looking forward to seeing you and celebrating life.
Book your events now, food is love……1❤️
Chef Craig currently lives in Egg Harbor Township NJ, with his wife, Irene, the love of his life and their three beautiful daughters and three loving dogs.
Chef Craig is currently working on his first cookbook and looking forward to expanding Leavander’s 22 Southern Cuisine food concept to other cities throughout the northeast……1❤️