Leba x William J M Chilila
About this Event
Zambian & South African-inspired dinner with MasterChef's William J M Chilila.
Dinner No. 14 by LEBA. One night only. Limited Seats.
Following a series of sold-out dinners in Budapest, LEBA returns to London on Wednesday, 5th August for Dinner No. 14 - our third event in England and second in London.
Earlier this year, before my UK debut, I reached out to William and told him about LEBA.
I shared the story of a small plant-based dinner series that began in Budapest and has since hosted 11 sold-out dinners with Michelin-starred, Green Michelin-starred and award-winning chefs.
His response was immediate.
His wife is Hungarian, Budapest is one of his favourite cities, and after hearing the story behind the project, he wanted to be involved.
Several months, many messages and one phone call later, we're finally bringing this collaboration to life.
This collaboration also felt personal.
Long before this dinner was even a possibility, I remember watching William appear in MasterChef: The Professionals in 2018 and thinking that I'd love to work with him one day. Eight years later, that thought has become reality.
During our conversations, William spoke about how food was prepared in his family, how his grandmother cooked, and how those experiences continue to influence the way he approaches ingredients today. What stood out most was his passion for vegetables. For William, cooking vegetables properly requires creativity, patience and technique. They cannot simply be treated as an afterthought.
For this dinner, he has been given complete creative freedom.
One brief only: Plant-based.
The menu:
Chivwale Bon Bon | Green Tomato Caviar
maize, green tomato
Mbolo
Plantain Butter | Smoked Sweet Potato Butter
coconut milk bread, banan, sweet potato
Kafue River
Suhwa Veloute | Black Loso | Scented Mafo oil
squash, wild rice, pumpkin leaf, african basil, lovage - ehuru - suro wisa, alligator pepper
Luangwa River
Impwa | Kalembula | Wala Veloute
aubergine, pumpkin leaf stew, crispy kale with palm wine veloute
Zambezi River
Michopo Spiced Orange Jitamba | Nshima Purée | Fermented Cauliflower & Bowa | Rosemary Jus
sweet potato , maize, cauliflower, brown mushroom, rosemary
Tommy Atkins
Grilled pynappel | Mango | Jamberi Granita
pineapple, red skinned mango, cape rough skinned lemon
Marula tree
Koeksisters | Milo & De Villiers Chocolate | Coconut Amarula Cream Foam
mini spiced donut, milo and de villiers chocolate, coconut cream foam
The Details
Location: HALFCUP Barts Square, London
Date: Wednesday, 26th August 2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Plant-based tasting menu: £120
Optional wine pairing: £45
No booking fee. No service charge. Water included.
As this is a fixed, one-off tasting menu, we're unable to accommodate dietary requirements or allergies - please make sure it's the right fit for you before booking. The final menu may shift slightly with the seasons and what's available.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 45.00 to GBP 120.00
