Q: How old is The Chilli Man?
A: The Chilli Man was created in 1997 in a little old rented house in Muswellbrook.

Q: Why is The Chilli Man called The Chilli Man?
A: The first name of the company was The Hunter Valley Chilli Company, but one day when The Chilli Guru answered the phone, he realized that everyone was referring to him as ‘The Chilli Man’ and a light bulb went on over his head. That’s when The Chilli Man—as he is today—was born.

Q: How come no one has made chilli products as good as The Chilli Man before this?
A: The Chilli Man can’t really answer that one. He thinks others have tried, but maybe they didn’t use only fresh fruit and veggies to enhance the flavour of the chilli and the spices, like The Chilli Man does. The fresh fruit helps to release the individual spices and flavours at different stages, which is why The Chilli Man gives you a taste sensation you’ll never forget.

Q: Are all of The Chilli Man sauces hot?
A: No, not at all. The Chilli Man makes sauces for the beginner and the more advanced chilli heads as well. Click here to find out more about the chilli sauces.

Q: What is the Heatometer?
A: Now THAT is a very good question. It just so happens that we have all the info on the Heatometer ready for you. Click here to read more.

Q: Is chilli good for you?
A: How much time do you have? You can find out about the goodness of chilli in our web section dedicated to our special ingredients. Click here.

Q: Does chilli cause ulcers?
A: The Chilli Man will tell you no, but he’s not qualified to tell you that so he suggests you seek advice from your GP. It has been medically proven that chilli does not cause ulcers or upset ulcers, but The Chilli Man thinks that if you want medical answers, go to the source (no, not the chilli sauce).

Q: What is chilli juice?
A: It’s simply a combination of chilli, water, sugar and spices. Click here to read more.

Q: Where do all the fruit and veggies in the chilli man products come from?
A: 99% of The Chilli Man’s fruit and veggies come from Australia and the other 1% from the best fruit and veggies shops around the world.

Q: How does The Chilli Man get every product to taste so different, yet just as good as the one before?
A: Maybe one day if you’re lucky, you might win a barbecue night with The Chilli Man and The Chilli Guru and if they let down their guard, they may let it slip. Until then, it’s the Maxwell Smart cone of silence.

Q: Can kids eat your hottest chilli sauces?
A: The chilli guru and his little boy Kyle—who is 11—always share the bottle of Kangaroo Kick Habanero and Honey Sauce when they’re at their mates’ place. They just fight to see who gets the last drop at the bottom of the bottle