OUR STORY
MR. STAPLE began the same way most good food does — at home, around the stove, chasing flavour.
It wasn’t about creating a brand. It was about getting the basics right.
Cooking with intention.
Using proper ingredients.
Taking the time to do things the long way because the result was always better.
We believe the most important products in the kitchen are the ones you reach for without thinking. The staples that live on the bench or in the pantry, used daily, trusted instinctively, and relied on to make food taste better.
That’s where MR. STAPLE belongs.
Everything we make is built around balance and restraint.
Extra-mild olive oil.
Whole spices.
Slow methods.
Nothing unnecessary.
Our chilli oil was the first expression of that approach, but it’s only the beginning.
MR. STAPLE is about building a collection of pantry staples designed to earn their place — products you keep stocked, replace without hesitation, and cook with often.
There are influences from heritage, travel, and years spent cooking at home including winning My Kitchen Rules, but we don’t lead with labels. What matters is what’s in the jar, how it tastes, and how naturally it fits into everyday cooking.
MR. STAPLE is about good food, done properly.
No gimmicks.
No shortcuts.
Just flavour that belongs in the pantry.
Meet Justin
Justin Rolleston is an Australian home cook, entrepreneur, and co-winner of My Kitchen Rules 2025. Known for his bold, flavour-driven cooking and relaxed approach to food, Justin built a following through his social content where he shares simple, high-impact meals that anyone can cook at home. A dad and former gym owner with South African roots, his cooking style focuses on BIG flavour, minimal fuss and ingredients that make everyday meals taste better.