Your Journey Awaits
Kumari Spice World was inspired by a time when spices were rare treasures — traded across oceans and guarded like gold. That sense of adventure and appreciation for true flavour still lives on in everything we create today. More than 30 years ago, Kumari began as a humble market stall. Since then, our passion for quality herbs and spices has grown
into a trusted retail and wholesale business, loved by home cooks, restaurants and food lovers alike. Every product is still crafted with care — roasted, ground, blended and packed to deliver bold, authentic flavour.
Circumstance & Opportunity
Founder Richard Fernandes left India at 18 to explore the world, travelling by sea and living in over 30 countries before settling in Australia in 1970. With a background in marine engineering and boat building, his path eventually changed course due to declining eyesight. Together with his wife Alice, he turned his focus to spices — building a business from the ground up through hard work, trial and error, and a genuine love of flavour.
What began as a practical decision became a lifelong passion…
A New Chapter
In 2015, Kumari evolved into a dedicated manufacturing business, producing high-quality herbs and spice blends in Queensland. In 2018, Richard passed the legacy to Lisa and Vaughn Henry, who relocated the business to Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. Today, Kumari Spice World continues to manufacture locally, staying true to its roots while growing into the future. Now alongside Cobra Chilli and Mudgeeraba Spices, the Kumari range is stronger than ever — bringing global flavour to Australian kitchens.
The journey continues — and we’re glad you’re part of it…
Vaughn & Lisa
Chief Saucier and Spice Chick
