Traditionally, GAYUMA is a Filipino word which means “Love Charm” or “anything that attracts”. Just like GAYUMA, the dishes are made with love and passion which attract any healthy-food lover.

WE ARE GAYUMA

GAYUMA introduces an innovative approach in Asian dishes. All recipes are made from scratch using only the finest natural ingredients. Our food is customarily prepared through authentic Asian-style cooking. GAYUMA emphasizes the health benefits of the food it offers without compromising the taste. From its fragrant aromatic flavours of herbs and spices used to its stunning and vibrant colours of the herbaceous plants, GAYUMA guarantees a delightful, health-giving, and quality eating experience.

KATRINA

When Katrina was newcomer to Canada in 2006 from the Philippines, she worked as a live-in caregiver as a stepping stone to enter Canada. Being separated from her son who was living in the Philippines, Katrina was faced with feelings of immense emptiness.

She realised cooking was a good way to deal with this emptiness. Developing an innovative approach to the preparation of authentic meals of Asian origins with select natural and healthy ingredients, she found redemption of self and consequently a means to give back to her new Canadian friends.

Through the stresses of life, she found that the people around her were supportive and accepting of who she was; in turn Katrina was able to express her gratefulness to her new Canadian friends through food prepared lovingly.

JINNY

Bubble Tea is a globally loved drink and Jinny’s entrepreneurial alacrity led to the management of a local bubble tea shop. After becoming a new mom, the added responsibility created a realisation of her need for help.

Jinny’s family met Katrina and they knew immediately that this partnership was meant to be.

Over the years, Jinny has been a firm supporter of Katrina; encouraging her to showcase her food to the wider community and as a result, many locals have enjoyed her authentic and lovingly prepared food via private parties, pop-up shops and corporate catering.