Who we are
At The Somm Cellar all of our professional Sommeliers are experienced in opening and operating restaurants across Canada.
With a passion for crafting beverage menus for all types of establishments and events, we understand the unique needs and challenges of your business.
Let us help you on creating a beverage and wine menu your guests will remember and come back for.
Founder & Sommelier
Dhira Roy Chowdhury is a passionate Dip WSET candidate, who has throughout the years created beverage menus across various establishments from luxury hotels to wine bars. With a focus on pairings, trends, and sustainability, Dhira takes pride in her craft as she ensures each establishment is provided with unique and exquisite menus that patrons will rave about.
In 2023, Dhira judged the Alberta Beverage Awards with Culinaire Magazine. While growing through the ranks in the Food & Beverage industry, Dhira oversaw multiple outlets, over 100 team members, openings & launches, has trained various teams and instilled her passion for wine.
Dhira’s favourite wine regions include Sonoma and Tuscany in Italy.
Dhira believes that “Wine is more than just a drink; it is history, culture, people & their passion, climate, geography, geology & geopolitics in a glass, coming together for a fine dinner conversation.”