All Star Collaboration: Alex Dilling x Merlin Labron-Johnson

Begin the evening with a welcome drink from Wild Idol as you settle in. The chefs will introduce the experience, sharing insights into their culinary styles: Dilling’s refined, classically rooted French technique and Labron-Johnson’s ingredient-led cooking that celebrates seasonality, sustainability and the purity of British produce. Together their collaboration will blend refined skill with fresh and seasonal ingredients.

About Alex Dilling

Chef Alex Dilling is a London-born culinary talent with a transatlantic upbringing, trained at Westminster and honed under French master Alain Ducasse in New York. He led Caviar Russe to its first Michelin star in 2013 and helped maintain two stars at The Connaught and The Greenhouse in London. In September 2022, he launched Hotel Café Royal and earned two Michelin stars within six months.

About Merlin Labron-Johnson

Growing up in south Devon, Merlin was always surrounded by organic and sustainable farming. His parents – a poetry writer and museum curator – always made sure there were good organic vegetables and wholesome food on the table. After six years working in Michelin-starred restaurants in Switzerland, France and Belgium, Merlin Labron-Johnson returned to the UK to open Portland. Nine months later, he was awarded a Michelin star at just 24 years old. Now he can be found in Bruton, Somerset, with his restaurant Osip, which was awarded a Michelin green star in 2023 and Michelin Star in 2021.

About Wild Idol

Wild Idol is a premium, naturally alcohol-free sparkling alternative to wine for those who want celebration, sophistication, and great taste. Hand-crafted by expert winemakers from a superior blend of grapes. Wild Idol delivers delicate bubbles, vibrant aromatics, and refined flavour while remaining vegan, gluten-free, alcohol-free and Halal certified. You can learn more about the brand at: www.wildidol.com and @wildidol.official. With growing consumer demand for elevated alcohol-free options, we are preparing for a more ambitious phase of brand building, distribution expansion, and awareness-driving activity.

Ticket price: £140 per person

Ticket price includes: Chefs welcome, four-course menu, welcome drink and water

Location: Alex Dilling at Hotel Cafe Royal, 68 Regent Street, London W1B 4DY

Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026

Time: 6.30pm