On Sunday 8 March 2026, Cavita in Marylebone will host an exceptional one-off collaborative lunch in celebration of International Women’s Day, bringing together five leading female chefs whose food and heritage span Mexico, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean and South Asia.

For one day only, Adriana Cavita, Maria Bradford, Ayesha Kalaji, Keshia Sakarah and Sabrina Gidda will collaborate on a five-course menu inspired by their personal histories, migration, memory and contemporary creativity – each chef presenting a dish that represents their culture and culinary voice. The result is a truly international event rooted in culture, creativity and the power of food – showcasing how global culinary traditions continue to shape and enrich modern British dining.

Menu
First Starter
Keshia Sakarah – Snapper ceviche with culantro, sour orange and annatto oil
Chef, educator and author; twice recognised as one of CODE Hospitality’s 100 Most Influential Women in Food (2021 & 2022) for championing African and Caribbean culinary heritage.

Second Starter
Sabrina Gidda – Spiced chickpea & potato chaat with tamarind, pomegranate and sev
Chef, author and hospitality creative; co-host of Belu Water’s Served with Purpose podcast and a passionate advocate for women and next-generation talent in hospitality.

Main (Fish)
Maria Bradford – Fish Pepe Soup
Award-winning chef and author behind Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded Shwen Shwen in Kent, also named Michelin’s Best Opening of the Year; celebrated for her bold Afro-fusion cuisine spotlighting Sierra Leonean flavours.

Main (Meat)
Adriana Cavita – Albóndigas de venado (venison meatballs) with morita and guajillo chilli sauce, cumin and tomato
Founder & Executive Chef of Cavita, widely recognised for bringing the depth and diversity of regional Mexican cuisine to London’s Marylebone.

Dessert
Ayesha Kalaji – Labneh mousse with blood orange, sumac, caramelised honey, za’atar-infused olive oil and almonds
Multi-award-winning Chef-Owner of Queen of Cups and Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropubs Chef of the Year 2026, known for her bold, research-led Middle Eastern cooking rooted in her Jordanian heritage.

Vegetarian options available for all courses.

Alongside the feast, guests will enjoy an intimate live Q&A hosted by entrepreneur, author and podcast host Justine Murphy, offering insight into the chefs’ journeys, the importance of representation and what it means to build meaningful careers in hospitality today.

Tickets are £120 per person, including five courses, a welcome drink and the Q&A.