MEET THE MAKERS

Alick Matewa
African Food Feasts

Spreading the joy and the story of African food is at the core of Alick’s brand African Food Feasts. Trained as a chef in his native Zimbabwe, Alick hopes to open a physical restaurant where people can taste and cook dishes authentic to his heritage.

Arad Niksefat
Persia’s Pantry

A family tale of survival and hardship turns into the sweet recipe that Arad needs to create Persia’s Pantry, a range o delicious offerings for the pantry and ready-to-eats.

Krishna Vijitha
Bavan Foods

Krish’s journey from working in agriculture in his native Sri Lanka to setting up a thriving catering business is made possible by hard work, resilience and with a little help from friends in his new home of Australia. 

Malar Sathasivam
Sangee’s Kitchen

Malar’s love for cooking delicious, hearty dishes translates into Sangee’s Kitchen, which brings the beautiful tastes and flavours of her native Penang.

Niro Vithyasekar
Tuka Tuka Kothu Roti Man

Cooking tips from friends in the detention centre and his mother’s recipes inspire Niro to bring the popular Sri Lankan street food kothu roti to Australia.

Owain Southwell
Munificent Wines

Owain’s strong advocacy for education has led him to found Munificent Wines that stands for the true value that education brings to disadvantaged communities.

Racha Abou Alchamat
Racha’s Kitchen

The founder of Racha’s Kitchen, Racha’s journey so far spanned three countries – Syria, Dubai and her current home in Australia.

Rick Owen
Worthy Cause

Rick knows first-hand the challenges faced by disadvantaged individuals. He founded Worthy Cause to provide them with meaningful work and support—by way of creating the most gooey, moreish cookies around!

Yarrie Bangura
Aunty’s Ginger Tonic

A wild dream is how it all starts for Yarrie, who with her innate ability to juggle multiple tasks and the words of the strong women in her family, founded Aunty’s Ginger Tonic and is taking it places.