Neil Nijjer

Chef Neil Nijjer is the chef and creator behind The OG Kitchen, where bold flavour, culture, family, and a lifetime of experience come together on every plate.

An Indo-Fijian Canadian chef based in North Vancouver, Neil’s love of cooking was shaped deeply by his father, Kehar, who became his mentor in the kitchen and taught him that great food is about more than technique. It is about patience, instinct, generosity, and feeding people from the heart.

Neil’s cooking draws inspiration from his Indo-Fijian roots while embracing flavours and techniques from around the world. From traditional curries and tarkari to comfort food, barbecue, Asian-inspired dishes, and his own spice blends, his style is rustic, soulful, approachable, and unapologetically full of flavour.

Through The OG Kitchen, Neil has created more than a food brand. It is a reflection of his journey, his family, his creativity, and his belief that some of life’s strongest connections are made around a table.

For Chef Neil, food tells stories. It carries memories, honours the people who taught us, and brings people together.