{"id":92997,"date":"2026-06-18T13:56:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/?p=92997"},"modified":"2026-06-18T14:25:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:25:30","slug":"from-amsterdam-to-london-and-ibiza-live-fire-cooking-concept-nela-continues-its-international-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/en\/from-amsterdam-to-london-and-ibiza-live-fire-cooking-concept-nela-continues-its-international-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"From Amsterdam to London and Ibiza | Live-fire cooking concept Nela continues its international growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What started in Amsterdam in 2021 as an ambitious restaurant concept has quickly evolved into an international hospitality brand. Live-fire cooking concept Nela, founded by chefs Hari Shetty and Ori Geller together with entrepreneur Gilad Hayeem of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waverly.group\/nela\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Waverly Group<\/a>, continues its international expansion with a successful first six months in London and the return of Nela Ibiza for a second summer season.<\/p>\n<p>2 minutes read<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>A \u2018Live-fire cooking concept\u2019 built around pure ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>Since opening its first restaurant in Amsterdam&#8217;s Valley Tower South, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nela.restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nela <\/a>has earned a strong reputation for its signature live-fire cooking concept, where pure ingredients, innovative techniques, and the power of fire take centre stage. Today, the brand operates in three international destinations: <a href=\"https:\/\/nelarestaurant.com\/amsterdam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amsterdam<\/a>, London, and Ibiza.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Nela London establishes itself among the city&#8217;s culinary hotspots in just six months<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In September 2025, Nela opened its doors at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thewhiteleylondon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> The Whiteley<\/a>, one of London&#8217;s most prestigious new lifestyle destinations. Just six months later, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nela.london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nela London<\/a> has established itself as one of the city&#8217;s most talked-about new dining venues.<\/p>\n<p>The menu of <a href=\"https:\/\/nelarestaurant.com\/london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nela London<\/a> features signature dishes including yellowtail with black truffle, beef ribeye tartare with langoustine, and half lobster with guajillo butter, attracting both London locals and international visitors. The restaurant&#8217;s elegant interior, designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/framework.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Framework Studio<\/a>, together with its extensive wine and cocktail programme, has further contributed to its growing popularity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_92986\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92986\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-92986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/TH1E961-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"The live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is now also based in London in - The Whiteley - \" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TH1E961-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TH1E961-600x363.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TH1E961-270x164.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TH1E961-373x226.jpg 373w, https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/TH1E961.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-92986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is also based in London in &#8211; The Whiteley &#8211;<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong>Nela Ibiza returns for a second season<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At the same time, <a href=\"https:\/\/nelarestaurant.com\/ibiza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nela<\/a> is preparing for its return to Ibiza. Following a successful debut season, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nela.ibiza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nela Ibiza<\/a> will once again open its doors at the exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/7pinesibiza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7Pines Resort Ibiza<\/a>, located on the island&#8217;s spectacular west coast.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the 2026 summer season, guests can once again experience Nela&#8217;s signature approach, where Mediterranean ingredients, live-fire cooking, and international influences come together. In collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/es.linkedin.com\/in\/oscar-salazar-ruano\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Executive Chef \u00d3scar Salazar<\/a> of 7Pines Resort Ibiza, the team presents a menu featuring oysters with fermented chilli, Chilean sea bass with house-made olive oil, yellowtail with black truffle, and half lobster with guajillo butter and mandarin.<\/p>\n<p>Overlooking the Balearic Sea and the iconic Es Vedr\u00e0, <a href=\"https:\/\/nelarestaurant.com\/ibiza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nela Ibiza<\/a> once again promises to be one of the island&#8217;s most remarkable culinary destinations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_92984\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-92984\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-92984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/THELIV1-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"The live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is now also based as pop-up on Ibiza \" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/THELIV1-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/THELIV1-600x363.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/THELIV1-270x164.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/THELIV1-373x226.jpg 373w, https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/THELIV1.jpg 710w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-92984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The live-fire cooking concept Nela from Amsterdam is now also based as pop-up on Ibiza<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Continuing international ambitions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When we launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.horecatrends.com\/en\/life-fire-cooking-at-restaurant-nela-in-valley-amsterdam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nela in Amsterdam<\/a>, our goal was to create a restaurant centred around purity, fire, and genuine hospitality. It&#8217;s exciting to see that this concept resonates internationally,&#8221; says chef Hari Shetty. &#8220;The success of our London restaurant and our return to Ibiza demonstrate that Nela has become much more than a single restaurant. We&#8217;re incredibly proud of what we&#8217;ve built together with our teams and look forward to the next chapter of our international growth.&#8221; With successful locations in Amsterdam, London, and Ibiza, Nela continues to strengthen its position as one of today&#8217;s most dynamic restaurant concepts, combining gastronomy, design, and memorable guest experiences across three of Europe&#8217;s leading destinations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What started in Amsterdam in 2021 as an ambitious restaurant concept has quickly evolved into an international hospitality brand. 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