Meet Rique, our co-founder and flavour-chasing foodie! Growing up in New Zealand, his childhood BBQs were legendary, where every grill session felt like a flavour-packed party. His culinary passion really took off during his student days, working as a sous chef at a restaurant and mastering the art of taste. Living the bachelor life with a few mates, Rique quickly became the go-to chef of the house—not just because he could cook, but because he loved it. Cooking didn’t seem like a chore; it was his way of turning everyday meals into gourmet adventures.
Like many in the software world, Rique eventually hit that familiar fork in the road. He was coding by day, but his true passion was simmering elsewhere—in the kitchen, where he loved whipping up delicious dishes. His heart wasn’t in the data lines; it was in the flavour lines, craving a life filled with culinary creativity instead of coding crunches. So, instead of following the typical tech path, Rique decided to mix things up and pursue his real love: food.
The real deal happened back in India, Rique and Poojitha—his partner in life and flavour—travelled to Thailand, where the street food scene reignited their love for bold, authentic tastes. The BBQ there was mind-blowing! Realizing these flavours were missing back home, they decided to bring them to Hyderabad. And so, WILDFIRE BBQ FUSION was born—because if you can’t find it, you make it!
