Four generations. Nearly a century. A new chapter.
For nearly a century, the Thumpasserry family has been connected to plantation agriculture in Kerala. Now we are bringing that knowledge, and the spices themselves, straight to your kitchen.
Our plantations · Western GhatsThis started with a family plantation business in the hills. It still does.
Our roots are in Kerala's Western Ghats, one of India's most celebrated agricultural landscapes. Across four generations, our family has built a deep familiarity with agricultural production, crop quality and sourcing, and with the people and communities behind India's agricultural sector.
That legacy is more than a family history. It is decades of knowing what good produce looks like at origin, and what it takes to grow it.
Van Rasoi, meaning “forest kitchen”, is the first step in a new journey: connecting Kerala's plantation heritage with modern consumers through traditional knowledge, responsible sourcing, scientific testing and a contemporary brand.
“Nearly 100 years and four generations of our family's involvement in plantation agriculture have given us a deep appreciation for the quality, knowledge and effort behind every agricultural product. With Van Rasoi, we are taking the next step: bringing that heritage directly to consumers.”
Unlike brands that buy through auctions, brokers or exporters, we start at the estate.
That access gives us sight of harvests early, real influence over how crops are handled, and fewer hands between the hillside and your kitchen.
Many hands. Long journeys. Little evidence.
- Farm
- Local trader
- Auction / mandi
- Wholesaler
- Brand
- Shelf
- Lots from many farms are blended, so origin is lost
- Spice can sit in storage between each hand-off
- Testing, if any, is not shared with the buyer
Fewer hands between the hillside and your kitchen.
- Estate & partners
- Van Rasoi
- Independent lab
- Your kitchen
- Known origin and grade for every spice
- Fewer intermediaries, fresher spice
- Laboratory results linked to each batch
Farmers change what they spray. We track why.
Crop-protection practices shift with climate, pests and yield pressure. That is why quality control cannot be a one-time recipe.
- Field procurement
Collect usage data
At procurement, we record what was applied at estate level.
- Residue mapping
Map residue profiles
Each source's pattern is tracked, not assumed.
- Process refinement
Refine our process
Selection and processing are adjusted against real results.
- Final release
Validate continuously
Every lot is checked at the laboratory before it is released.
Consumers deserve to know what goes into their food.
Quality, safety and purity should never be compromised, and should be backed by evidence, not claims.
Responsible, traceable sourcing
Spices sourced from estates and partners we know, kept to a single origin and grade, never anonymously blended.
Science-led quality
A documented quality framework with systematic checks and independent laboratory testing for every lot.
Farmers in the value chain
Stronger, more transparent relationships with farmers and producers, so the communities behind our spices stay part of the story.
To build an Indian food brand recognised internationally for its integrity, quality and the people and heritage behind it.
To combine traditional agricultural knowledge with modern science, systematic quality assurance and responsible processing, so people can have greater confidence in the food they bring home.
Starting in Kerala. Built for the world.
Beyond spices, our long-term ambition is a trusted international food brand with a broader range of carefully selected pantry essentials.
- NowIndiaLaunching our collection for households, hotels, restaurants and retail partners across India.
- Q1 2027Singapore, Japan & MalaysiaOur first international markets.
- H2 2027Middle EastBringing Kerala's spices to the Gulf.
Source it. Verify it. Serve it.
Shop the collection for your kitchen, or talk to us about supply for your hotel, restaurant or store.