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Henry Dimbleby is a British businessman and food writer, known for co-founding Leon Restaurants. He has also been involved in various food policy initiatives in the UK.

Henry Dimbleby is a prominent figure in the British food industry, best known as the co-founder and former CEO of the healthy fast-food chain LEON. He is also a renowned food writer and campaigner for better food standards, particularly in schools.

Early Life

Born in London, Henry Dimbleby is the son of broadcaster David Dimbleby and cookery writer Josceline Dimbleby. He attended Eton College and then studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Magdalen College, Oxford.

Career

Dimbleby co-founded LEON in 2004 with John O'Sullivan and Allegra McEvedy, aiming to create a fast-food chain that offered nutritious and delicious meals. He served as CEO until 2017. Beyond LEON, he has authored several cookbooks and has been a vocal advocate for improving school meals, leading the independent School Food Plan in 2013. He is also the author of the National Food Strategy, an independent review commissioned by the UK government.

Personal Life

Henry Dimbleby is married to Jemima Lewis, a journalist and novelist. They have three children.

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LEON Restaurants: Healthy and delicious food made with natural ingredients. Visit our 13 London locations or try our recipes at home.
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Who is Henry Dimbleby?
Henry Dimbleby is a British businessman and food writer, known for co-founding Leon Restaurants.
What is Henry Dimbleby's role in Leon Restaurants?
Henry Dimbleby is a co-founder of Leon Restaurants.
What type of content is featured on the LEON YouTube channel?
The LEON YouTube channel features content related to Leon Restaurants, including their food philosophy, recipes, and information about their restaurants.
When did the LEON YouTube channel join the platform?
The LEON YouTube channel joined the platform in August 2005.
What is the food philosophy of Leon Restaurants as described on their YouTube channel?
Leon Restaurants' food philosophy is that food should taste good and do you good, being full of flavor and goodness from people they know and like.
What are Henry Dimbleby's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Henry YouTube channels collectively have over 73.3K subscribers, more than 18.6M views, and have uploaded over 2.1K videos.
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