Our journey so far

From a home kitchen to Nirvana

A £1,000 investment, a family recipe book full of travel memories, and a dream to take the humble samosa around the world.

United Kingdom · Chef’s passport Lavanya Sarikonda, founder of Anavrin Kitchen
SurnameSarikonda Given nameLavanya OccupationSoftware engineer & chef Home portCambridge, UK CrewMother of two Hero chefJames Martin
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Meet the founder

Hi, I’m Lavanya

A software engineer by day and a happy explorer of flavours at heart. Cooking is where I slow down and find my little pocket of nirvana.

My travels through Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the USA — and especially Italy — taught me so much, from fresh pasta to pizza and lasagne. Every place added something special to the way I cook, and my favourite chef, James Martin, inspires the warm, comforting style I love.

In November 2025 I invested £1,000 and a lot of late nights into one idea: what if the samosa could travel the world too? Anavrin — nirvana spelled backwards — is the result. Every recipe carries a memory and a bit of my heart.

“If you ever need anything — questions, custom orders, or even just a chat — I’m right here.”

Flight itinerary

ANAVRIN Kitchen — our journey so far

Scroll to fly the route — every stop is a milestone we never imagined when we started.

November 2025 DEP

The Beginning

Started with a £1,000 investment and a dream to reinvent traditional samosas with globally inspired flavours. Founded by a full-time software engineer and mother of two.

Early 2026 KIT

From Kitchen to Markets

Developed unique handmade, air-fried samosas inspired by flavours from India, Italy, Mexico, China, Britain, America and beyond.

Mid-2026 MKT

Growing Our Community

Expanded into local markets and food festivals across Cambridgeshire. Our biggest achievement: returning customers, their wonderful feedback and the personal connections we’ve built.

Sept – Oct 2026 ARR

Recognition & Expansion

Featured in Cambridge Independent and Foodepedia. 3× Finalist at the UK Small Business Awards 2026, Official SBS Winner. Growing collaborations with retailers, wine merchants and craft beer taprooms.

Next Destination UK

Supermarket Shelves

From a home kitchen to markets, festivals and independent retailers — our dream is to bring Anavrin’s globally inspired samosas to supermarket shelves across the UK.

Crew training

Doing things properly matters

Behind every playful flavour is serious training and a commitment to safe, balanced food.

MasterChef UK 2024

Experienced the MasterChef UK 2024 auditions — a crash course in pressure, precision and plating.

International Salon Culinaire

Competed at International Salon Culinaire, which shaped our passion for craft and presentation.

British Nutrition Foundation

Trained with the BNF to design healthier, balanced recipes — hence air-fried, never deep-fried.

Allergen & hygiene certified

Certified in allergen awareness and food hygiene, with a 5-star food hygiene rating.

Where the flavours come from

A menu stamped by real journeys

Each samosa route is named after a place that left a mark on our kitchen.

Our vision · next destination

From a home kitchen to supermarket shelves across the UK.

We’re already working with independent retailers, wine merchants and craft beer taprooms. If you’d like Anavrin samosas on your shelves or bar menu, we’d love to talk wholesale.

DepartedNov 2025
Now atCambridgeshire
Next stopUK shelves

Good Food. Good Karma. Taste of Nirvana.