Our Story: Welcome to Fortune8 11

From Our Table to Yours

Every great recipe starts with a moment of connection. For us, that happened during a simple lunch with a mother’s group while on maternity leave. I topped our meal with my homemade crunchy chilli oil, and what was meant to be a quiet afternoon turned into a realisation: people didn't just like the heat, they loved the flavour and the rich, crunchy texture.

Soon, "Can I have a jar?" turned into "When is the next batch?"—and Fortune8 11 (pronounced Fortunate Eleven) was born.

The Meaning Behind the Name

The name is a deeply personal piece of our family, signifying our lucky numbers and our birthdays. To us, being "fortunate" represents the luck of finding such a supportive community, and the joy of bringing people together over a great meal.

Crafting an Inclusive Crunch

We believe great flavours should be completely inclusive. We noticed many traditional chilli oils relied heavily on animal products or cheap fillers to achieve depth, so we chose to do better.

Fortune8 11 is proudly 100% Vegan and entirely plant-based. Instead of generic vegetable oils, we use clean canola oil as our base and incorporate savoury nutritional yeast—our secret weapon for delivering a deeply satisfying, rich umami complexity without the allergens.

Find Your Perfect Heat

Handcrafted and hand-poured in small batches right here in Melbourne, we offer three distinct heat levels to suit every daily kitchen ritual:

Mild: Maximum crunch and deep savoury flavour with just a gentle whisper of heat.

Hot: Our flagship everyday balance of fiery heat and irresistible texture.

Extra Hot: For true spice seekers looking for a bold, intense kick.

Whether you're drizzling it over morning eggs, stirring it into hot noodles, or spooning it onto Friday night pizza, we’re here to help you create your own "fortunate" moments around the dinner table.

— Shiela and Jade

Founders, Fortune8 11