
Didar and Paula Dalkic – OwnersHusband and wife, Paula and Didar make an inspirational team. Having devoted themselves to the restoration of the derelict chapel now named Masa, they continue to work tirelessly to ensure their restaurant maintains its position as Derby’s finest dining venue. They have carved a reputation across the Midlands for their passion for food and for their love of the restaurant trade, and are proud to have put Derby firmly onto the UK’s culinary map. |
Jose Vega – Head ChefTrained in France, Jose has worked in a number of Michelin-starred restaurants including Marco Pierre White’s establishment – Titanic. Working with his own talented team at Masa, Jose creates and perfects evocative and intriguing menus, putting his own exciting twists on classic dishes and producing a consistently high standard of beautifully |
Paula Dalkic – General ManagerDriven by the pursuit of perfection, Paula is the backbone of Masa. Her attention to detail and passion for excellence runs throughout the fabric of the building and shapes the nature of the entire restaurant. With an armoury of food and front of house qualifications, she is proud to have been prevalent in securing a Michelin star for the Cavaliers restaurant in London. |
Monika Zurawska – SupervisorWith day-to-day responsibility for the front of house and for the supervision of the waiting team, Monika boasts a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management. She also brings a wealth of experience of working in both Michelin-starred and three AA rosetted restaurants. She is always committed to delivering unerringly high standards of care and service to Masa customers. |






