About us

Pawa means ‘to cook’ in the language of the Gunditjmara people

Pawa Catering was established by Aboriginal woman Niyoka Bundle and her husband, head chef Vincent Manning, from the Isle of Man.
Based in West Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria, Pawa Catering brings together Native and Western foods to create unique, exciting, unexpected flavours.

Inspired by classic family favourites, Pawa Catering satisfies cravings, expands your food knowledge, and delights your senses. We truly are a catering company, unlike any other.

Ever tried Indigenous fusion food? Most people haven’t, and they are missing out.

Here at Pawa Catering, we have made it our mission to showcase the incredible, flavours of native ingredients. Creative, inspired, and innovative, our team loves giving people brand-new culinary experiences.

We’re also dedicated to providing a sustainable and environmentally-friendly product and place of employment for Aboriginal communities. Pawa Catering has led the way in the native produce sector, and we work daily to continue empowering others.

We work to minimise our environmental footprint

You care about the environment, and so do we.

We shop consciously to ensure our footprint is as small as possible and limit our daily deliveries to reduce the use of our company vehicle. We also use biodegradable packaging and disposable serving wear.

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