Nila
Culinary Atelier

Curated dining experiences that celebrate the harmony of Indian and Norwegian traditions — thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and meant to be shared.

Every experience is a story of place, memory, and passion, told through food.

Sakirat Waraich plating a dish at a Chefs' Manifesto event.

Behind every experience is a story

Sakirat Waraich in a blue chef coat inside a professional kitchen, NILA-branded jacket visible.

Sakirat Waraich is a culinary storyteller who blends the depth of Indian flavours with the clarity and therapeutic simplicity of Norwegian ingredients. Trained as a dentist, shaped by travel and tradition, she brings precision, empathy, and intuition to every plate.

From television kitchen to curated experiences

Sakirat Waraich in a MasterChef apron preparing food in a professional kitchen.

From MasterChef Norway 2020 to Nila Culinary Atelier, Sakirat has evolved from a television contestant to an experiential chef — creating bespoke dining journeys that go far beyond the plate.

Food as craft

  • Sakirat Waraich plating a dish in a white chef coat, focused, composing the plate.

    Precision

    Every detail is intentional, every element deliberate.

  • A carefully plated Nila dish with vibrant colours and sauce details, hand grating finishing element on top.

    Memory

    Flavours that hold stories of home, travel, and heritage.

  • Close-up of a final detail being placed on a row of mushroom canapes.

    Plating

    A visual language that elevates the dining experience.

Sakirat Waraich speaking with guests during a dining experience at an upscale restaurant.

Dining as conversation

Dining is not just about food — it is about connection, curiosity, and the joy of sharing a meaningful experience.

Sakirat Waraich interacting with guests during a culinary experience around a counter.

Food that brings people closer

Intimate, warm, and personal — each experience is designed to invite conversation and create lasting memories.

Overhead view of guests gathered around a curated food table at a Nila pop-up event.

Curated gatherings

From private dinners to hosted events, every gathering is thoughtfully curated to reflect the moment, the people, and the story.

Selected collaborations

  • Poster for Nila by Dr. Chef Sakirat Waraich at The Lodhi New Delhi — an Indian Rendezvous with Norwegian Flavours.

    The Lodhi, New Delhi

    An exclusive culinary collaboration where Indian and Norwegian flavours came together in an unforgettable rendezvous.

  • Instagram story screenshot from The Lodhi New Delhi pop-up with Sakirat Waraich and the Norway-in-India ambassador.

    A recognised pop-up moment

    A destination dining collaboration recognised by guests and partners in India.

  • Sakirat Waraich at a Millets Masterclass event alongside collaborator chef Vikas Chawla.

    Millets Masterclass

    A culinary workshop exploring heritage grains, sustainability, and contemporary Indian cooking.

  • A Nila collaboration moment in a private dining setting.

    A private collaboration

    A curated dinner shaped around place, season, and the people gathered around the table.

  • A Nila collaboration moment featuring composed plating.

    An invited engagement

    A culinary evening built around storytelling, considered ingredients, and quiet hospitality.

Let's create something memorable

For private dining, hosted events, and collaborations, get in touch.

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