AyA Kitchens of Trinidad and Tobago was founded by Deodath Seepersad Maharaj and Bissoondai Maharaj in 1958 and trading commenced as D.S. Maharaj General Store. D.S. Maharaj became one of the leading entrepreneurs in Marabella, with warehouse space of approximately 37,000 Sq feet at 192-194 Southern Main Road, Marabella, Trinidad, West Indies. The business was incorporated on the 16th of May 1979 as a private liability company registered under the laws of Trinidad and Tobago.