Sakirat Waraich

Dentist. Entrepreneur. Culinary founder. Speaker.

I build at the intersection of precision, culture, and care — through dentistry, experiential dining, and conversations that bring people together.

Sakirat Waraich — editorial portrait
01 — The Journey

Four chapters, one thread.

From clinic to kitchen to stage, my work is shaped by one belief: the most meaningful experiences are created when craft, intention, and human connection meet.

2013 — PresentOngoing

Dentistry

A career built on precision, trust, and patient care. Working as a dentist since 2013, I bring a clinical eye, calm judgment, and a deep commitment to detail into everything I do.

2016 — 2019 · Master's in Aesthetic Dentistry, King's College London

2020

MasterChef Norway

In 2020, I stepped into the national spotlight as a top contestant on MasterChef Norway, introducing a wider audience to my culinary voice and my instinct for bringing Norwegian ingredients and Indian flavours into the same conversation.

2022 — PresentOngoing

Nila Culinary Atelier

What began as a restaurant in Kongsberg evolved into something larger: an experiential dining concept rooted in Norwegian-Indian storytelling, refined hospitality, and tailor-made culinary experiences across places, people, and cultures.

2022 — PresentOngoing

Speaking & New Ventures

Today, I speak on food, entrepreneurship, women's lives, and intentional living — while continuing to build concepts that connect care, culture, and creativity.

02 — Speaking

What I talk about

I speak about vegetarian food, good food, women's empowerment, multifaceted womanhood, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build something meaningful across disciplines.

03 — Press & Features

Press & Features

Selected coverage, interviews, and media moments from across Sakirat’s journey.

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04 — What People Say

What People Say

Words from organisers, diners, collaborators, and the media.

Sakirat hosting diners at Nila, Kongsberg
05 — Nila

Nila Culinary Atelier

Experiential dining inspired by Norwegian ingredients, Indian heritage, and the art of gathering well.

From tailored food courses to curated pop-ups with hotels, resorts, and organisations, Nila created memorable culinary experiences that went beyond the plate.

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