About us

At RoniB's Kitchen, we bring to you the bold and complex flavours of the Philippines. Our products are lovingly recreated from family recipes and my own memories of home. Made with the best local and Southeast Asian ingredients, our products are all-natural and free from artificial flavourings, colourings and preservatives.

We aim to take you on a culinary journey through the flavours of the Philippines, where great food shared with the family is the highlight of any meal.

In 2021, we have been awarded the Great Taste Producer seal, and we now hold 8 Gold Stars at the Great Taste Awards from 2019 to 2023.

RoniB’s Kitchen is more than just a food business. It is a passion project that aims to share the rich and diverse flavours of Filipino cuisine with the world. Behind this vision is a team of experts in their field who work together to deliver high-quality products and services to our customers.

Meet the team

  • Roni Bandong

    Founder & Director

  • Steve McSorley

    Operations Director

  • Jackie Mitchell

    PR Consultant

  • Janine Berry

    Executive Assistant

  • Pia Aguirre

    Social Media Manager

  • Chilli Mash Co

    Manufacturing Partner

  • Smart Accounting & Finance Services

    Accountants

Milestones

2023

August 2023
Our Filipino Banana Ketchup was awarded 1-star Great Taste Award 2023 making this our 5th award-winning product

2022

August 2022
Our Black Bean Chilli Paste was awarded the prestigious 3-star Great Taste Award 2022​

2021

September 2021
Our Garlic Chilli Oil was awarded 1-star Great Taste Award 2021; we also received the Great Taste Producer seal
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May 2021
We launched our T-shirt designs 'palayok' and 'anghang' for our Merch with a Cause collection​
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April 2021
Purple Community Fund became our nominated beneficiary for our Merch with a Cause campaign
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February 2021
We got featured in Luxury Lifestyle Magazine by Ina Yulo Stuve​

2020

December 2020
Our Kalamansi Marmalade went Stateside to be included in Tikim boxes by Filipino Food Movement​
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November 2020
We launched our bespoke gift boxes ready for Christmas season 2020​

August 2020
Our Kalamansi Marmalade was awarded 2-stars by The Great Taste Awards 2020​
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June 2020
Return to trading at farmers markets including new locations at Milford and Godalming

April to May 2020
Roni became one of the volunteer cooks for #FilipinoFood4NHS through the Filipino Food UK group and Kanlungan Filipino Alliance, where over 1,500 meals have been delivered to various NHS hospitals in London, Surrey and Manchester
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March 2020
The UK was placed in lockdown due to COVID-19; continued service through all online platforms

January 2020
Increased presence in Surrey Markets: Walton on Thames, Epsom, Staines, Camberley and Cobham

2019

September 2019
Partnered with Chilli Mash Company to manufacture our products​
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August 2019
Black Bean Chilli Oil was awarded a star by The Great Taste Awards 2019 (any other oils, plain or flavoured category)

June 2019
Opened RoniB's Kitchen Amazon Store

March 2019
Distribution within Amazon platform to include Pan-European

February 2019
RoniB's Kitchen becomes a Registered TradeMark in the United Kingdom

2018

September 2018
The New Filipino Kitchen book was published with Roni's contribution of Sans Rival recipe

Launched product listing in Amazon UK

April 2018
Soft launch of our Chilli Oil product line

2017

April 2017
Soft launch of our flagship products, Adobo Sauce and BBQ Marinade

January 2017
Company was registered

2016

December 2016
Roni joined the cook-off at Kristie Allsopp's Handmade Christmas Show on Channel 4