Founded in 2021 by Julian George, a specialist with over 15 years of experience in TV, food, and publishing, The Future Plate intersects cuisine and culture. With a high-tech kitchen in our New Wing as their first permanent home, they highlight the work of thirty-five pioneering Black chefs, promoting diversity in hospitality through storytelling and heritage.
The Future Plate has catered prestigious events such as the Meta dinner at Wimbledon, private events for S’ABLE LABS and the upcoming YouTube Legacy Gala at KOKO Camden. They have also catered for celebrities like Zendaya, Tom Holland, Nick Kyrgios, Femi Koleoso, and Kane Robinson (Kano).
Patrons of The Future Plate include industry leaders Chef Patron of Chishuru, Adejoké Bakare, the first Black female chef in the UK to win a Michelin Star and King Enekeme, Idris Elba’s personal chef. Collaborators include Chef Vickz, Stormzy’s personal chef, and Exose Grant, MasterChef Finalist 2019. Core chefs include Culinary Director Jason Howard, rising star Chef Opy, and William Chilia, MasterChef Semi-Finalist 2018. Together, they represent the pinnacle of authentic African Caribbean cooking.
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