London-born contemporary Greek restaurant Meraki is pleased to welcome Sanjay Dwivedi as their new Culinary Director; marking the start of an exciting new chapter within Meraki’s unique legacy.
An internationally acclaimed chef, and Culinary Founder of iconic fine dining destination COYA, Sanjay is
recognised for his innovative take on curating celebrated gastronomical experiences that deliver
authentic, mouthwatering creations with extraordinary flair.
Born and raised in Delhi, Sanjay’s experiences include working at a diverse range of London’s top
restaurants, including Oliver Peyton’s Coast Restaurant, Atlantic Bar & Grill and Zaika, the first Indian
restaurant to receive a Michelin star. As Culinary Founder of COYA, Sanjay merged his fascination for the
eclectic mix of Japanese, Chinese and Spanish cuisines in Peruvian cuisine with an experimental approach
that became the hallmark of the award-winning concept which has locations in London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Miami, Monaco, Paris, Mykonos and Riyadh. Passionate about his craft, Sanjay has been featured in a number of high-profile culinary shows, including Iron Chef UK and MasterChef.
“COYA was a ‘build from the ground-up’ project, where each decision made could be a make-or-break
scenario,” said Sanjay of his new role. “Whereas with Meraki, there is already great strength in the existing
product. We’re on the cusp of something monumental here, on a global scale. Now is the time to refine
and redefine, not only the menu but the vision is to lift the overall package, 360 degrees of client
experience!”
“I have been tremendously impressed by the passionate team here at Meraki,” he continued, “Without
whom this vision cannot be realised. It’s incredibly important to me, that talented individuals are
empowered with the knowledge and freedom needed to be autonomous, so they can flourish in their
roles as Meraki grows. I look forward to championing their success and no doubt we will discover some
hospitality superstars along the way!”
Originally conceived by Peter, Arjun and Meher Waney who opened the first Meraki restaurant in
Fitzrovia, London in 2017, the concept is renowned for merging the finest Mediterranean ingredients with
the warmth and generosity of Greek culture and hospitality. As Culinary Director, Sanjay will be at the
helm of the brand’s culinary journey, instilling his expertise and vision across the menu offering and
operations across Meraki’s London flagship venue as well as its first-ever global restaurant in Riyadh,
which was inaugurated in partnership with Al Khozama Management Company in 2021.
