Leba x William Chilila

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 our UK debut, I reached out to William J M Chilila 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 full multi-course menu will be revealed soon.The DetailsLocation: To be announcedDate: Wednesday, 5th August 2026Time: 7:00 pmPlant-based tasting menu: £120Optional wine pairing: £45No 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.