Our Story

Good Food. Happy Hearts !

Vyasa Spice & Crumb began with a very personal purpose.

I am a father of a child with additional needs. Like many parents, I often think about his future — what he will do when he grows up, how he can develop his abilities, find meaningful opportunities and, as far as possible, build an independent life of his own.

His interest in food and cooking gave me an idea. What if we could build something that starts as a food business today, but one day also creates opportunities for young people like him?

That idea became Vyasa Foods Pty Ltd, and Vyasa Spice & Crumb is the first step in that journey.

As a certified chef, I operate Vyasa Spice & Crumb from a Wyndham City Council-approved home kitchen in Point Cook, bringing professional food preparation standards together with the care and personal attention of a small local food business.

Today, we are building a professional food business centred around creative vegetarian food, with a focus on quality, flavour and genuine hospitality.

But our ambition goes beyond the food we serve.

A Longer-Term Purpose

As Vyasa Foods grows, our aspiration is to create practical pathways for young people with disability and additional needs to experience the food industry, develop skills and, where possible, move towards meaningful work and greater independence.

We are at the beginning of that journey, so we don't claim to have all the answers yet.

Our vision is to grow responsibly and gradually — from Vyasa Spice & Crumb into a broader food ecosystem.

50¢ for Inclusion

We also want our customers to have the opportunity to be part of this journey.

Customers can choose to contribute 50¢ with their order towards initiatives supporting young people with disability and additional needs.

Vyasa Spice & Crumb will match every 50¢ contributed.

You give 50¢. We give 50¢. Together, we give $1.

Funds will be directed towards selected schools, programs or initiatives that help young people with additional needs develop skills, participate in their communities and work towards greater independence.

As the initiative develops, we intend to be transparent about the amounts collected, the amounts matched by Vyasa Spice & Crumb and where the funds have been directed.

This Is Just the Beginning

Vyasa Spice & Crumb may begin with a kitchen and a menu, but the idea behind it is much bigger.

We want to prove that a food business can make wonderful food, operate professionally and commercially, and at the same time create opportunities for people who deserve the chance to discover what they can do.

Good food brings people together. Opportunity helps people move forward.

And we hope to build a little of both.