From Scratch to Sizzle: How Kelly Lima’s KI TUDO Flavours Is Serving Up Brazil’s Boldest Bites in Australia

When Kelly Alexandra Borges Lima stepped off the plane in Melbourne, she wasn’t just carrying a suitcase—she was carrying the heart of Brazil.

By 2018, she turned her homesickness and heritage into KI TUDO Flavours, a now-thriving business known for its handcrafted Brazilian finger foods, delivering bold, authentic taste to Australian plates.

The journey wasn’t smooth. Kelly didn’t speak fluent English, had no local network, and started with little more than passion and persistence. Yet, she cooked, packed, delivered, and connected—one snack at a time.

KI TUDO, which means “everything” in Portuguese, lives up to its name. From chicken croquettes (coxinhas) to vegan-friendly heart of palm rissoles, her golden bites are crispy on the outside, culture on the inside. Most are dairy-free, with several fully plant-based options—a rarity in the Brazilian food space.

“Food is how I make people connect. Even if we don’t speak the same language, we all understand the joy of a warm, crunchy bite,” says Kelly.

Her model is refreshingly flexible. You’ll find KI TUDO Flavours sizzling fresh at events or frozen, ready-to-eat at home. It’s flavour-forward food made for real life.

But the real difference is in the story behind it. Kelly didn’t just launch a catering service—she built a bridge. Each order is packed with heritage, resilience, and care. Customers often say, "It reminded me of home—even if I’ve never been to Brazil."

“I didn’t have it all figured out—I just refused to stop dreaming.”

Her advice to aspiring women entrepreneurs? Start where you are. Use what you have. Trust that your courage is your greatest asset.

Today, KI TUDO Flavours is not just a business, but a brand that celebrates multicultural inclusion, female entrepreneurship, and the spirit of starting over—on your own terms.

Explore more at kitudoflavours.com.au or follow https://www.instagram.com/kitudoflavours/ to see how Brazil’s soul meets Melbourne’s streets—one golden bite at a time.

“Battered, breaded, and beautifully bold—just like her journey.”