From United Nations to Entrepreneur
“There is no cheating with wholefoods”, says Chris, founder and owner of Chris’s Kitchen, in Perth. It’s easy to boost flavor with concentrates and additives, but with plants there is only what nature provides. “You have to work with the best in-season ingredients for maximum flavor”. The result is a cuisine that is not only delicious, but very nourishing.
Nutritious food was part of Chris’ childhood: from walnuts to cherries and massive pumpkins, everything was grown by her grandparents. Unusual for a kid, she used to eat all veggies, leaving meat behind – no wonder today she produces only plant based treats, savoury and sweet.
In 2013, Chris started experimenting predominantly with plant based foods in her home kitchen to escape the monotony of her desk job. She wrote a blog about her adventures in the food world and was surprised to get an enthusiastic audience who wanted to buy her treats. Chris sold her first bliss balls in 2014 and today she caters to around 150 cafes and restaurants around WA, operates her own deli in Perth, published a cookbook available worldwide (Nourishing Noodles) and has plans to expand so she can provide nutritious food to more people Australia-wide.
Chris proudly explains the set of company values that are at the heart of Chris’ Kitchen with the acronym SEEDS:
Supportive and inclusive team environment that is built on
Empathy, care, and fairness, which is
Exciting and fun, with great commitment to
Delicious, innovative, high-quality products, that help fund our
Social mission to create sustainable social impact.
Bliss Balls
Made with a variety of nuts and seeds, dry fruit, coconut and cacao products, spices and superfoods.
Brownies, bar & slices
Packed full of protein and wholesome ingredients, they will keep you going through the day.
Who We Support
The community and the world we live in are very important to us and we try as much as possible to be an active part of it. Locally, we purchase from local farmers, donate food to charitable causes and fundraisers and take part in local charitable events.
Each year we dedicate support to a variety of non-profits and we partner with like-minded businesses and individuals. Past support has included collaborations with Foodbank WA, Manna Inc, Oz Harvest, Cancer Council, local school and community groups. Through our donation tin at the deli and with the help of our customers we have raised thousands of dollars so far to feed the homeless.
At Chris’ Kitchen, we are passionate about ending hunger, empowering communities and creating meaningful employment opportunities where they are needed the most.
In 2020, Chris’ Kitchen made a commitment to sustainably donate 3% of annual profits to charities and causes that effectively aid hunger and employment crises. By supporting us and choosing our products, you are directly contributing towards supporting our causes.