Our story
Nicki Merali is a private chef, yoga teacher and retreat host who brings artistic vision to every plate she creates. Specialising in vibrant plant-based cuisine, she designs menus that honour seasonal rhythms, local ingredients and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, each dish as visually stunning as it is nourishing.
After experimenting with various chefs who couldn't quite capture the essence she envisioned for her retreats, Nicki stepped into the kitchen herself. She immersed herself in Ayurvedic principles, translating her designer's eye and zero-waste mindset into mouthwatering, colourful cuisine.
Today, whether at her soul led kitchen PikNiktable in Kerala, India or hosting international retreats, Nicki transforms seasonal ingredients with artistic flair into dishes that feed both body and spirit.
The PikNiktable Way
In a world that's increasingly disconnected, we create spaces for the ancient art of gathering. Communal tables where strangers become friends. Shared meals that invite you to rest back into community, to slow down, to remember what it feels like to truly belong.
We believe in the power of sitting together, of passing platters, of letting conversation flow as the candles burn low. This is about more than food. It's about reclaiming connection in an age that's forgetting how.
