Exotic Chillies Custom Chilli Blend to Feature at TSBE’s The Chef’s Table at Jimbour House

Exotic Chillies is proud to be involved in this year’s The Chef’s Table event hosted by TSBE, taking place at the iconic Jimbour House in Queensland’s Western Downs region.

The event brings together regional producers, chefs, businesses and industry leaders to celebrate premium food, agriculture and regional innovation across Southern Queensland.

For the evening, Exotic Chillies has worked directly with chef Stephen Dennis to create a custom chilli paste blend designed specifically for the event.

A Custom Blend Built for Complex Flavour

Rather than focusing purely on extreme heat, the blend was developed to deliver a balanced and layered flavour profile suitable for premium food applications.

The custom blend includes:

• Birdseye chillies
• Red Habanero chillies
• Orange Habanero chillies
• Aji Amarillo chillies
• Banana chillies
• Cayenne chillies

Each variety was selected for a specific reason.

Birdseye chillies bring a sharp upfront heat, while the Habaneros contribute a rich fruity body and lingering warmth. Aji Amarillo adds floral and citrus-style notes, Banana chillies soften and round the profile, and Cayenne helps tie everything together with a smooth balanced heat.

The final result is a well-rounded chilli ingredient offering complex flavour, a smooth mouth feel and an addictive style of heat that complements food rather than overpowering it.

Working Directly with Chefs

Exotic Chillies founder Darren Muller recently met personally with Stephen Dennis to deliver the custom blend and discuss how the chilli paste could be incorporated into dishes prepared for the evening.

The collaboration reflects the growing interest in premium Australian-made chilli ingredients that provide chefs and food businesses with consistency, flavour control and flexibility across a wide range of applications.

Unlike many commercial chilli products, Exotic Chillies manufactures pure chilli paste without unnecessary fillers, allowing chefs and food manufacturers to work with clean concentrated chilli flavour.

Regional Food and Manufacturing

Events such as The Chef’s Table continue to showcase the strength of regional Queensland food production and the increasing demand for locally produced premium ingredients.

Held at the historic Jimbour House, the evening will also feature premium catering from Graze Co, a business known for creating high-end regional dining experiences using quality local produce.

For Exotic Chillies, the event is another step forward in building connections between regional food manufacturing, chefs, hospitality and export-focused food production.

Follow-Up After the Event

This article will be updated following the event with photos, chef insights and highlights from the evening.

To learn more about Exotic Chillies and Australian-made chilli paste products, visit Exotic Chillies or Chilli Paste Australia.