About Us

Leela’s Lunches is shaping the palates of the next generation – guiding children towards real, whole foods.

We do this smartly and gradually: by adding vegetables to sauces, cutting out additives, preservatives, refined sugars and processed products, and increasing the use of wholegrains – steadily crowding out the junk.

Our offering includes hot lunches inspired by global cuisines, along with a variety of snacks – all tailored to our young clients and delivered just in time. Every meal is made from scratch each day in line with our strict health philosophy. We work only with trusted suppliers, aim to source locally and prioritise sustainable practices across our operations.

Today, we provide over 15,000 meals a day across 10 leading schools and more than 45 nurseries. Our operations are powered by three central kitchens in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and a team of 150+ dedicated staff – all focused on delivering safe, nutritious food that supports our children’s learning.

Alongside our meals, we run engaging food education activities that help children appreciate the value of fresh, balanced meals in building strong bodies and curious minds.

Lavi Chandra

Co-Founder & CEO

Kanika Hughes

Co-Founder & Executive Nutritionist

Our Team

Behind every Leela’s Lunches meal is a large and deeply experienced team working together with care, precision, and purpose. From our chefs and nutritionists to our health and safety experts, logistics coordinators, and management team – we bring together expertise across every part of the operation to ensure the highest standards in food quality, safety, and service.