Red Hot Kiwi Company

Yvette Brooks & Chris Brooks

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Craft Obsession Indicators

Kitchen Project graduate; Mexican diaspora validation (crying customer); 16 years in States for authenticity; grow own Devils Tongue Chillies; traditional Molcajete style; no preservatives/sugar; GF/vegan/paleo; tribute to niece Danielle; husband makes chips; Americans/Canadians/Latinos seek them out

About

Yvette Brooks (striking red hair since 13) & husband Chris. Lived 16 years in the States. Inspired by San Diego trip with nieces - found Mexican restaurant that sparked epiphany 'This is what food should be like'. Named in honor of niece Danielle who passed at 24-26 from cancer - her words: 'Do What You Love'. RED (Yvette's hair), HOT (salsa), KIWI (NZ made), COMPANY (husband Chris). Traditional Molcajete (mortar & pestle) style. Kitchen Project graduate. Grow own Devils Tongue Chillies for 'Lil Devil' hot sauce with peach. Started at Oratia & Te Atatu markets, Melissa (kombucha maker) encouraged move to Grey Lynn. Mexican girl cried because salsa tasted like her mum's.

Full backstory to be enriched from social media, market directories, and interviews.

Where to find them

Grey Lynn Farmers Market

Auckland·Sun 8:30-12

Oratia Farmers' Market

Auckland·Sat 9-12

Titirangi Market

Auckland

Location

📍 New Lynn (HQ)