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This one hits different!We had the opportunity to cater for non other than Drake and his friends after his 3 night special at Wireless. Service was across 2 days at the NOCTA Manor retreat. The vibe was 10/10 and we gained an honorary Future Plate chef! Turns out Popcaan loves to cook and boy did he cook. He and @william_chilila rustled up Curry Goat, Rice and Peas and Fried Chicken.Needless to say a time was had.Future Plate team you took it to the next level and delivered on all fronts, @william_chilila my guy, you did your thing and some. Good looking out @metallicinclondon @pejumayanwale @deltakzeta We appreciate you! 🙏🏾🙏🏾#wemove by @william_chilila

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Crab 2.0beautiful ingredients 👌🏿•••••#chililamafia #youknowthevibes #orreryrestaurant #exploration #basil #epicplateup #simple #tropical #crab #seafood clean #avocado #mango #lime #limeleaf #youknowmynamenotmystory🇿🇲 #newideas #f52grams #africancuisine #zambianroots❤❤#futureplate #foodporn #foodphotography by @william_chilila

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I wanted to share with you a truly special experience I had last week in London. And since today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, it felt like the perfect moment to talk about it.A few years ago, The Future Plate @the_futureplate concept was created as a response to the ongoing imbalance in fine dining, where European chefs have dominated for decades. It’s a conscious effort to change that narrative to open space for talent from different cultures, histories, and experiences. To show that, like art, cuisine has no single center and is a global language of diversity. 🙏🏾This was the place I chose to meet with friends from our Top Charity initiative. During this extraordinary dinner, inspired by African and international cuisine, I had the chance to experience the vision and sensitivity of the outstanding chef William @william_chilila , who demonstrated that among African and African-American chefs there is immense talent and creativity. by @william_chilila

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It’s taken sheer determination, untold hours of graft, grit, support, motivation, love, tears shed, self doubt, plenty of laughs and the ability to dream and put in the hard work to make the moments captured in these images possible. If you know, you know that in the world of events and luxury catering doing an event at such an iconic venue requires a moment of pause to reflect, pat ourselves on the back, be thankful and know that we need to push even harder to make sure this becomes our everyday, but never forgetting what it has taken for us to get here and all of the amazing people that has helped along the way. Raising a glass… or two to us, Future Plate team we deserve this. #wemovedifferent📸 by the incredible @devantayj by @william_chilila

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What does Southern Africa taste like, reimagined entirely plant-based?Only a few will find out. What about you?William Chilila. 26th August. HALFCUP, Barts Square. £120pp, all-inclusive.-leba.photo credit: @chefsignatures @madebyhumansstudio by @william_chilila

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Rooted in Zambia and shaped by years in some of the world's most respected kitchens, William's cooking is where heritage meets vanguard gastronomy. From mastering classical French technique in London to honing the art of fermentation at Noma in Copenhagen, his culinary path has been one of constant evolution.But it was his time at New York's 11 Madison Park - during its groundbreaking shift to a fully plant-based menu - that changed how he sees the humble vegetable altogether. For Dinner No. 14, William has been given complete creative freedom with one simple, uncompromising brief: Plant-based.This isn't about recreating familiar dishes without meat. It's a visionary exploration of Southern African cuisine through hyper-modern technique - vegetables, grains, complex smoking, and ancient fermentation combined with his African heritage to tell a story of place, culture, and creativity.What that looks like on the plate, only a few people will find out. When: 26th AugustWhere: HALFCUP, Bart's SquareSeats are extremely limited.To secure your seat at the table click the link in the bio.photo credit @chefsignatures by @william_chilila

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Some things are worth the wait.Our dinner with Chef William Chilila (MasterChef: The Professionals) has a new date: August 26th (moved from August 5th).Everything else stays exactly the same - Chef William in the kitchen, his Zambian and South African plant-based menu, and HALFCUP as the venue.Tables are strictly limited. Secure your seat now.HALFCUP, Barts SquareWednesday, August 26th£120pp (No booking fee. No service charge. Water included.)£45 Plant-based wine pairing - optional🔗 Tickets via the link in our bio by @william_chilila

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This one was a BANGER!It pushed us but we came through and delivered something special. From event production to F&B and everything in between, Future Plate was at the heart of it all, so proud of this and grateful to all our partners who helped make it possible.@chefsignatures @avarievents @outlineavuk @william_chilila @jermaine.cunningham1 @floralevolution @allinthedetail_events @mamajo3000 @private_mixologist @naf_amosa @yellow_signs #wemove #wemovedifferent #wimbledon🎾 #im8health by @william_chilila

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Most dinners can wait.This one can't.On 26th August, William J M Chilila is cooking exclusively for LEBA at HALFCUP, Barts Square.No repeat service. No second date. Just one evening.Limited seats.Zambian & South African inspired dinner. by @william_chilila

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Traditional African ingredients through highly refined, modern textures. This is how William cooks.Plant-based tasting menu. Limited seats. 26th August. by @william_chilila

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There's no restaurant where you can walk in and order William's food.No menu to come back to next month. 26th August. One night. Limited seats.-leba.Photo: @chefsignatures by @william_chilila

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What an absolutely unforgettable week in Poland for TOP CHARITY 2026, brilliantly orchestrated by the inspiring @omenaamensah & @rbrzoska The gala was a spectacular celebration of culture, raising crucial funds for incredible charitable causes around the world.I had the immense privilege of cooking for His Majesty The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, who mingled with leading figures from the Polish Government and the dynamic business community. We exchanged captivating stories and forged lasting memories with an extraordinary team of chefs. Your unwavering dedication and passion turned our vision into a dazzling dining experience for over 500 guests.As we look ahead, I’m brimming with excitement for the innovative culinary adventures that await us. Together, let’s continue to inspire generosity and kindness in our communities.A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event a phenomenal success and to my team @the_futureplate thank you for supporting me in the lead up to the gala.Stay Blessed#TopCharity2026 #wemove #chelife by @william_chilila

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