2025
Chris Leach is founder and chef of the powerhouse, Manteca, Shoreditch. Since Manteca opened its doors in November 2021, its had queues down the street, and been a leading example of leading by example in exceptional and comprehensive seasonal sourcing. What Chris has created isn’t a theme at all, it’s a prerequisite. If you want to make incredible food, you start with incredible ingredients. One of the most original and thriving restaurants to emerge post Covid.