About Us | Old Bones beginnings and who we are
Want to know about us? Old Bones Chilli Co was born from a passion for bold flavours and a commitment to crafting premium small-batch hot sauces and beef jerky that push the boundaries of taste. What started as a humble kitchen experiment has evolved into an award-winning Australian brand that's earned international recognition for its exceptional quality and innovative flavour profiles. We believe that great food should tell a story, and every bottle of sauce and pack of jerky we produce is a testament to our dedication to the craft.
About us – we're more than just a condiment company. We're flavour enthusiasts, heat seekers, and culinary artisans who understand that the best products come from the finest ingredients and meticulous attention to detail. Our small-batch approach ensures that every product maintains the highest standards of quality, allowing us to control every aspect of the production process from sourcing to bottling. This hands-on methodology has earned us prestigious awards and a loyal following of customers who appreciate the difference that craft makes.
Our range spans premium hot sauces that balance heat with complex flavour, beef jerky that's tender and packed with taste, and thoughtfully curated gift bundles perfect for the discerning food lover. Each product is designed to elevate your culinary experience, whether you're adding a kick to your morning eggs or impressing guests at your next gathering. We source quality ingredients, respect traditional techniques, and aren't afraid to experiment with bold new combinations that challenge expectations.
When you choose Old Bones Chilli Co, you're supporting a proudly Australian business that values quality over quantity, flavour over filler, and craft over mass production. Our commitment to excellence has positioned us as a trusted name in the premium condiment space, with wholesale partnerships and a growing international presence. We invite you to explore our collection and discover why food lovers across Australia and beyond have made us their go-to source for exceptional hot sauces and jerky. About us, our story, and our products – it's all about delivering an unforgettable flavour experience.
Launched in September 2019 in Sydney, Australia, Old Bones Chilli Co is a family owned and operated Chilli Sauce & Condiments producer. Proudly made by hand in Australia, we believe that chilli sauce should enhance a meal, not mask it.
We are all about the flavour, not just the heat.
While regular chilli sauce brands compete for the hottest sauce (that will be used once, then gather dust), we are democratising chilli sauce and bringing it to the people for everyday use. We can bring the heat (go on, try the Jawbreaker), but also bring exceptional flavour, making chilli sauce accessible to a wider market.
To create our unique flavours, we invented our own methods of production, including developing our innovative chilli-smoking method (a trade secret) to deliver a unique and distinctive Old Bones taste signature, lovingly crafted by the Chilli Wizard, Joshua Ngaire, who has over 14 years of fine dining experience.
We launched the company with our flagship, the Smoked Garlic Chilli Sauce, quickly followed by the ‘Extra Hot’. From there our range has grown to fifteen products. In 2021, we launched Old Bones in Texas, USA.
Our values are to produce delicious and innovative chilli-based products which are different from the competition, uncompromising attention to quality and detail and great customer service.
Today, we proudly carry on Josh's legacy through his creations, bringing big, bold flavour to the table worldwide.
Our range has won over 80 local and international awards, including 2025 Great Taste Awards, 2025 Australian Food Awards, 2025 Fiery Food Challenge, 2025 Mr Chilli Awards, 2025 Scovie Awards, 2025 European Hot Sauce Awards, 2024 International Hot Sauce Awards, 2024 Scovie Awards, 2024 Paris Gourmet Selection Awards, 2023 International Flave Awards, 2023 New York City Hot Sauce Expo, 2023 Austin Texas Hot Sauce Festival, 2023 Sydney Chilli Festival Awards and so on!
From the chilli wizzard...
"With 14 years in the industry as a chef, I often found myself up at 2am watching quality trash TV like Guy Fieri specials and anything with Matty Matheson. The BBQ and hot sauce obsession and experimentation began from there...
Having worked in a variety of different venues across Australia and New Zealand, I’ve always had constant access to condiments. Combined with a year of backpacking all over the world, I was able to use the variety of techniques I learned to create the perfect range of chilli products that focus on big flavours rather than blowing your head off. Not only that, but every bottle of hand made hot sauce is vegan friendly and gluten free, meaning nobody needs to miss out!
With the thousand bottles of our first batch of flagship Smoked Garlic Chilli Sauce selling out in just weeks, I knew I had something special. So naturally, I recruited the family to bring Old Bones Chilli Co to you.
At OB, we’re hands on from start to finish. From hand smoking the chilli to the hours we spend in the 'Labelling Throne', we make sure every bottle is hand crafted to meet our high standards. We break all the rules, mixing and matching cultures, cuisines and ingredients to take you on a flavour ride."