Namrata is an internationally certified cheesemaker, holding various certifications from UK, USA and Italy on cheesemaking & sensory analysis. With a background in business management and 15 years in international trade and investment consulting, it was her love of food that led her to cheesemaking. She became an accredited Training Partner with the Academy of Cheese in 2022 and regularly holds their Level One certification for cheese makers and cheese lovers across India.

She met her friend and business partner, Anuradha Krishnamoorthy in 2016 where Anu posed a question: how could they provide skills training to differently abled girls, where educational qualifications wouldn't be a barrier? Namrata, although not from a food background, was passionate about it. Having recently dabbled in cheesemaking during a vacation in Coonoor, she eagerly responded, "Why not teach them cheesemaking?" And with that simple yet powerful idea, Käse was born.

Käse Cheese is recognized as one of the leading artisanal cheese brands in India, having gained recognition at a global level with a Silver award for Alpine Style Washed Rind Cheese at the World Cheese Awards held in Trondheim - Norway in 2023 and a Bronze award at the World Cheese Awards held at Wales in 2022, for a unique Lavender Fields Cheese. Their mission is to produce high quality natural cheeses, using ethically-sourced milk.

Their inspiration is deeply rooted in age old cheesemaking practices from across the globe. Namrata regularly travels and engages with cheesemakers to learn traditional styles and techniques, then comes back to the Kase studio to create a version which best suits the terroir, as well as incorporating herbs, spices, and leaves that add a distinct character to the cheeses.