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7 Chefs was formerly known as Casa Della Pasta and was founded in 1986. The business has grown from its humble beginnings into one of Australasia’s leading producers of fresh pasta, gnocchi and pasta sauce products.

In its early days, the company was only producing small quantities of gourmet pasta, using hand operated pasta machines, in a little shop in East Brunswick, Victoria. Today, 7 Chefs operates from an expansive contemporary production facility in Fawkner, Victoria and continues to proudly make on modern, primarily Italian-made equipment, high quality products which we aim to be as good as those made by hand.

Throughout its history, the business has been privately owned and this remains the case today. In 2010, it was decided to change the name to better reflect the developing areas and additional Brand offerings of the company, and 7 Chefs was ‘born’.

Now making products under our own traditional ‘Casa Della Pasta’ brand for supermarkets, we also manufacture products as ingredients for other foods such as soups or prepared meals, and we are proud to be trusted by other customers to make products on their behalf, for sale under their own brands.

In March 2022, 7 Chefs acquired the Diseb Group pasta manufacturing enterprise enabling us to incorporate an excellent modern manufacturing facility and the category-leading expertise of both businesses.

At 7 Chefs, we are constantly investing in and improving our production techniques, ensuring we make the finest quality, traditional and gourmet pasta and gnocchi from the freshest of ingredients. We source these ingredients locally wherever possible, and set very high quality standards for our supply partners. The company uses state of the art cooking facilities, which incorporate pasteurization and individual quick freeze technology. Our techniques increase the shelf life of products, without the need for added preservatives, ensuring our customers and consumers experience our ‘hand-made’ quality and taste.

‘Casa Della Pasta’ and ‘7 Chefs’ are registered trademarks.

1996
Brunswick: Humble Beginnings

The 7 Chefs story began in 1996 when the Sperlinga family purchased a small pasta shop, Casa Della Pasta, in Brunswick, Melbourne. The shop featured a handful of fresh pasta machines, sold directly over the counter, and included a modest coffee lounge. Lina and Danny, together with their children Angelo and Vivian, worked side by side serving customers and running daily operations. Their drive and passion soon outgrew the space, and within 18 months the business relocated to Northcote, evolving into a dedicated fresh and frozen pasta manufacturer.

1998
Northcote: Building Momentum

The move to Northcote marked a turning point. 7 Chefs secured its first major national contract with La Porchetta, setting the foundation for distribution across Australia. Demand grew quickly, and the business began investing in larger production capabilities.

2002
Fawkner: Innovation in Pasta

In 2002, the family purchased their first large-scale facility in Fawkner and pioneered the production of precooked IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) pasta in Australia. Although initially met with hesitation, the benefits soon became clear to restaurants and quick-service outlets.

By 2006, 7 Chefs was supplying McDonald’s with its well-loved Pasta Zoo product — a milestone that opened doors to new opportunities. Continued reinvestment, including a $3 million upgrade in 2008, expanded capacity and storage, with the ability to produce over 50,000 kilos of pasta per week.

2008
Thomastown: Ready Meals Arrive

In 2008, 7 Chefs diversified into ready meals, launching four SKUs under the Coles brand and four infant meals under Boost Foods. Within 12 months, distribution reached 350 Coles stores nationwide with exceptional sell-through rates. Competitors quickly followed, but 7 Chefs stayed ahead by embracing microwave and steam-ready technology, leading to the birth of the innovative Steam Ready range.

2012
A New Era: 7 Chefs is Born

In 2012, the business officially rebranded as 7 Chefs, following a partnership with the Smith & Rijs family. With increased resources and expertise, the company expanded beyond pasta into a wide portfolio of fresh and frozen prepared foods — including soups, sauces, finishing sauces, slow-cooked meats, lasagne, and ready meals. Today, 7 Chefs services diverse sectors such as airlines, aged care, QSR, HoReCa, mining, and retail, becoming a trusted one-stop solution for prepared foods.

2022
Epping: State of the Art Facilities

In March 2022, 7 Chefs relocated to a new state-of-the-art pasta manufacturing facility in Epping, creating greater opportunities for growth and expanded production capacity.

With a commitment to innovation, investment in cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering focus on quality, 7 Chefs has grown from a small family pasta shop to one of Australia’s leading food manufacturers — delivering the freshest, finest solutions to customers nationwide.

Company Values

Quality

Innovation

Integrity

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