owners and hoteliers
Your Perfect Dish
a memorable event
by chef Sebastian Simon
for perfect cooking
Welcome to Lava Salt
Salt, Skill, Studio & More — We offer expert solutions to help culinary
practices and practitioners find their success.
Artisan Salts
Select from our range of smoked artisan salts to take your dishes to next level
Consulting
Showcasing full-scale solutions delivered through Lava Salt Consulting from concept to completion.
Workshops
Unite your team around the table: interactive cooking workshops that blend collaboration, creativity, and connection.
By far, this has been my story…
Cooking has been part of my DNA since 1996, shaped by a culture where food is heart, soul, and story. Over the years, I’ve grown from early kitchen roles to Executive Chef and culinary trainer at Le Cordon Bleu in Melbourne, mentoring the next generation and collaborating with industry leaders across Australasia. Highlights include being named Victoria’s Executive Chef of the Year in 2013 and representing Australia as a chef ambassador at AIBX 2020.
My culinary philosophy is rooted in creativity, precision, and a no-compromise approach to quality. Through my platform, Lava Salt, I share decades of experience with home cooks and professionals—offering recipes, workshops, and bespoke dining experiences that push creative boundaries in Australia and beyond.
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Your Perfect Dish Needs
A Perfect Salt
Buy Any 10 salts for $100
Buy Any 5 salts for $50
Smoked Black Truffle Salt
Smoked Chat Pata Salt
Smoked Curry Leaf, Bush Pepper & Black Seed
Smoked Hickory BBQ
Smoked Japanese chilli and Nori
Smoked Tassie Mountain Pepper Salt
Consulting Services
Lava Salt Consulting partners with hospitality businesses, cafes, and restaurants, offering hands-on, personalized service that gives owner-chefs a strong voice. Our approach combines deep knowledge of industry trends with a tailored analysis of each client’s unique market and operations.
Projects & Culinary Events
A catalogue of Real projects, real impact: completed solutions crafted through Lava Salt Consulting.
LavaSalt Studio
An ideal studio setup designed specifically for your professional
culinary videos and recipe tryouts.
Workshops
Unite your team around the table: interactive cooking workshops that blend collaboration, creativity, and connection.
Seb’s Specialty Recipes