Byron Homemade Pizza: From Passion to Purpose

From Passion to Purpose: How Collins Hume helped Byron Homemade Pizza rise from local favourite to regional success

For Damian “Damo” Casiro and Benji White, Byron Homemade Pizza has always been about more than serving great food. From the beginning, they set out to build a business guided by strong values, genuine hospitality and a passion for bringing people together.

Today, the Byron Homemade Group encompasses two successful brands — Byron Homemade Pizza and Jimmy Chimichurri — providing pizza catering, frozen pizzas and handcrafted Argentinian chimichurri throughout the Northern Rivers and beyond.

Like many successful businesses, however, the journey has not been without challenges.

As demand grew, so too did the pressures of managing cash flow, leading people, finding staff and maintaining the resilience needed to keep moving forward.

It was during this period that Collins Hume became an important part of their business.

"Successful businesses aren't built simply by working harder,” says Partner Peter Fowler.

“They're built by creating clarity, making good decisions and designing a business that supports the life you actually want to live."

Working alongside Damian and Benji, Peter and the Collins Hume team helped strengthen the business through proactive tax planning, cash flow management, BAS reporting and practical commercial advice that supported growth without losing sight of the owners' vision.

Learning has also been an important part of the journey. Damian attended Collins Hume's Strategy360 'Cash Is King' event in 2025 and the Top Performer business benchmarking workshop earlier this year. Led by Nathan McGrath, Damian and Benji gained practical insights into one of the biggest challenges facing many growing businesses — cash flow.

Combined with ongoing advice from Nathan, both sessions reinforced practical strategies that continue to support their business as it grows.

For Damian and Benji, having trusted advisers who genuinely understand their business and the people behind it make all the difference.

"Collins Hume don't just look at the numbers. They understand where we're trying to go and give us confidence to make better business decisions. Collins Hume feels like part of our team."

The business has continued to evolve while staying true to its original mission — supplying quality food and memorable experiences across the Northern Rivers through both its catering operations and growing wholesale products.

Their philosophy remains remarkably simple.

"Patience, consistency and believing in what we do have always been our secret ingredients. We've stayed committed to our mission, vision and values from day one,” says Damian.

That clarity of purpose is equally reflected in the advice they now share with aspiring entrepreneurs.

"Do something you genuinely love. When your purpose is clear, the inevitable challenges become much easier to navigate."

Peter says the Byron Homemade story demonstrates that sustainable growth rarely happens by accident.

"Damian and Benji have built something authentic because they've remained true to their values while continually investing in the business.”

“Our role is to provide the financial confidence and strategic support that allows passionate business owners to keep growing with purpose."

Today, Byron Homemade Pizza caters for weddings, corporate functions, festivals and private events across the region while Jimmy Chimichurri continues introducing customers to authentic Argentinian flavours through its growing product range.

Their success is built on far more than exceptional food. It is the result of clear values, consistent effort, trusted advice and a business designed to thrive for the long term.

About The Byron Homemade Group

Explore The Byron Homemade Pizza Team’s catering services, frozen pizzas and mobile pizza experiences at www.byronhomemadepizza.com, discover the story behind their handcrafted sauces at www.jimmychimichurri.com, or follow their latest creations and events on Instagram @byronhomemadepizza and @jimmy.chimi.