Nic Watt
Nic Watt is a renowned chef and restaurateur in New Zealand, celebrated for his innovative approach to Latin American cuisine. He gained significant recognition for his restaurant Inca, which offers a unique dining experience that often features tableside guacamole preparation. Watt is known for his emphasis on fresh, quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, which have garnered him praise from food critics and diners alike.
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Recent news mentions
Nic Watt hosted a four-course banquet for the Chinese New Year at Cāntīng Restaurant.
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Nic Watt’s restaurant offers an immersive, family-friendly dining experience and on Christmas Day, a bold five-course, sharing-style menu is available.
Auckland Restaurants Open Christmas Day 2025 For Lunch, Dinner & BuffetsNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Nic Watt is the chef at MASU, known for its modern Japanese feast.
The Magic Of Christmas And Dining With Friends: Where You Need To Be This Festive SeasonNew Zealand· 2025-10-28
Nic Watt will return in October with recipes from his three establishments.
New Zealand’s Best Meal Kits: HelloFresh, My Food Bag, Woop & MoreNew Zealand· 2025-10-13
Nic Watt is a local hospitality hero participating in the culinary event at SkyCity.
From Tokyo to Mumbai and the Pacific, Take Your Tastebuds On Tour At SkyCity’s SERVEDNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
Nic Watt is the chef at MASU, a Japanese restaurant included in the SkyCity dining options.
Relax, Dine And Dream At The Ultimate Winter EscapeNew Zealand· 2025-07-20
Nic Watt’s excellent tableside experience at Inca is mentioned in comparison to Mijita's guacamole.
Jesse Mulligan restaurant review: Havelock North’s Mijita serves the best guacamole in NZNew Zealand· 2025-06-11