Masaki aims to push the boundaries of Japanese cuisine whilst honouring its heritage.

Born in Saitama, Japan, Masaki brings with him a wealth of experience from his time working at restaurants in Japan and his years at Nobu.

Combining his Japanese roots with European cooking techniques, he hopes his dishes will bring joy to his guests table whilst ensuring a traceable and sustainable dining experience. It is this same joy that he and his team strive to create through the warm hospitality and outstanding service they want their diners to experience the moment they enter the door.

Born in Colombia and studying Hospitality Management in Hamburg, Daniel has over 15 years experience working in some of London’s best restaurants and hotels including The Wolseley, Bar Boulud and The Connaught. Daniel is fiercely passionate about the food and beverage industry and is motivated by the creative team around him at Dinings as well as his two sons.

Born in London to a Filipino mother and an English father who was a chef, food was always close to Sean's heart.

"Filipinos are naturally hospitable, I think that is where my passion for the hospitality industry came from. I have always admired top chefs with a kind nature and after spending a day with Chef Masaki - I knew Dinings SW3 was the place for me.

Japanese cuisine was always high on my list to learn more about and I have found the perfect mentor in Masaki at Dinings SW3."

Growing up in Nagasaki Japan, famous for its fresh water fishing, Mika was immersed in sushi and the culture that surrounds it from a very young age. Mika’s passion for working with fresh fish is evident in her incredible skill demonstrated as Head Sushi Chef that she has held for over three years.

Coming from a French family passionate about making good food, Romain Rocher has lived in London for over ten years. He has assisted Masaki since the opening of Dinings SW3 in 2017 as Head Pastry Chef and finds the unique experience that Dinings brings to its customers through Japanese flavours and techniques, very rewarding.

Born in Malaysia to a Chinese family Phil grew up in a multicultural environment attending a Malaysian/English school and travelling extensively around Asia.

Phil began his hospitality career in the UK at St. Andrews Golf Course Hotel while studying at university, before moving to Shiki in Norwich.

Phil joined the Hakkasan group in London and went on to be a part of the opening team for Mimi Mei Fair in Mayfair, before joining us here at Dinings SW3 in 2022.

Born in Portugal, Diana moved to London when she was 16 years old and embarked on her hospitality journey whilst studying. Diana joined us with a vast amount of experience having worked at some of the most iconic venues in London including Claridges, The Connaught, Duck and Waffle and Sexy Fish.

Born in New Zealand to a Japanese mother and English father, Tamie started working in a small, family owned Japanese restaurant in her home town of Christchurch at the age of 16. In 2019 she moved to the UK where she joined Beaverbrook, a country hotel and private members club in Surrey, before making the move to London to join the Dinings SW3 team in 2023. Tamie has always loved sharing the food and culture of her mother's heritage with "omotenashi", the spirit of Japanese hospitality, something which Dinings wholeheartedly encompasses and delivers to their guests.

Originally from Spain, Javi brings over 15 years of hospitality experience as a chef and waiter. He moved to London in March 2019, where he further honed his skills at Brasserie of Light and Koyn. Javi joined the Dinings SW3 team in September 2024, bringing with him his expertise and passion for exceptional dining.