Behind The Apron

Lava Salt Consulting exists for one reason: to elevate food experiences through expertise, innovation, and genuine connection.

We’re more than a consulting firm—we’re a collaborative community where culinary professionals and food lovers converge. Whether you’re launching a restaurant, refining your menu, or exploring new culinary horizons, we bring tailored solutions that work in the real world.

What We Do

Our services span the full spectrum of culinary consulting: restaurant setup and design, strategic menu development, food content creation, hands-on chef services, and interactive cooking experiences. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter approaches—every project is shaped by your vision, your guests, and what makes your concept unique.

Our Mission

To live by the code of creating good food while making it better for everyone and to help other food enthusiasts thrive and grow their knowledge in the hospitality industry. And to achieve their goals by making great memories for the taste seeker.

Our Vision

To make Lava Salt Consulting a one-stop destination for people with culinary interests to discover, enable and embrace the best chef skills.

Our Approach

Drawing from diverse culinary traditions—Australasian indigenous ingredients, street food culture, molecular gastronomy, plant-based innovation, latin flavours, and French technique—we create concepts that surprise and satisfy. We understand the science behind flavor, the cultural stories ingredients tell, and the practical realities of running a successful kitchen.

From intimate small-plate menus to comprehensive restaurant buildouts, from gluten-free recipe ideas  to contemporary fine dining, we bring adaptability without sacrificing authenticity.

Let's create something exceptional

Great food should be exciting, accessible, and unforgettable. That’s what we deliver—every time.

What We Believe in?

VALUE YOUR SKILLS

VALUE YOUR PRODUCE

VALUE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS

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Kathryn H
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We love Lava salt. One thing we love the most is there’s so much flavour in each in each of his salts that you sometimes don’t need to add anything else. From seasoning on meat to veggies it makes anyone feel like a pro at home! We love how passionate Seb is about what he does and we love even some of the extra samples we get to try. They are great for gifts and beautifully packaged. I also love the descriptions and helpful hints on what to use them for to. They used to be an occasional use but now has become something we use in most of our cooking. We have nearly the whole collection but my current favourite would be smoked hickory BBQ!
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Anne-Maree Ross
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These Salts are next level! They both complement and elevate the flavours of your dish. We used these salts for a wine luncheon and the guests were raving about the flavours. We used the Smoked Tassie Mountain Pepper Salt on our Steaks and Smoked Black Truffle Salt on our truffle fries (yes, they were to die for!!) Highly recommend!
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Stephanie Schmidt
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Lava salt is amazing! I have all the flavours and use them all the time. They’re versatile, delicious, and add incredible flavour to any dish. It makes everything taste better, and now my whole family uses it too. A must-have in the kitchen!
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Sarah Abraham
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I absolutely LOVE Lavasalt! I use almost every one of them in my cooking on a daily basis. My favourites are the Lemon chilli and the Love Dust – they just elevate any dish and always leave people asking me what I’ve used. Such a fantastic product created by a truly talented chef, Sebastian Simon. Highly recommended!
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Kelvin Li
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LAVASALT products are one of the best things I’ve had for the restaurant kitchens. The high quality salt meets the unique and precise techniques, different flavours brings the perfect experiences to our valued guests. Can’t love it more!
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Mairead Quinn
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Good morning Sebastian I just wanted to say a huge thank you for our salt collection we ordered and received in the beautifully, sustainable packaging. The offer I purchased gave us the opportunity to experiment with all our cooking from bbqs to slow cooking and replaced our current salt option. The aroma of each is incredible alot of love dedicated to developing these flavours. Love, love the lemon, chilli lavasalt, my favourite flavours combined. Very grateful to support a business who cares about produces such quality. Anyone reading this please do checkout his YouTube channel 🍽 Thank you very much. Kindly 🌶🫶🍋 Mairead Quinn
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Munyaradzi Mufambisi
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These salts are such an easy way to add flavour to food. I love the Smoked Shiraz and this goes well with salads and meat. The packaging is excellent. Keen to try more flavours and future products.
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Ash Hutson
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Seb and Team did a fantastic job hosting our Christmas Party, we really enjoyed the night and the food was amazing! Thanks again Lavasalt!
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Rebekah
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Just tried the Hickory BBQ salt for the first time this week - used it on a steak with simply garlic infused olive oil - and oh my word it was one of the best steaks I’ve had in a looong time! Tried the Truffle salt for the first time - mixed it in simple homemade beef burger patties with parsley and a little grated veg - and the kids asked for seconds and thirds! I’ll be making both of these again!
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Su Ann Khoo
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I like how the salt is smoked with different ingredients and add a very personal finish touch to it. Thanks for the custom made Birds Eye chilli salt. The whole range of salt available is good as a nice gift for family and friends too!

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