The Little Food Market brings together tastemakers from all corners of the country to provide visitors with the unique opportunity to discover, sample, and purchase premium products all under one roof.
DK's Purple and Classic chips are a true paddock to packet product. They are second and third generation potato farmers with a long association of working with Agriculture Victoria in the development of new potato varieties. DK family’s passion for quality and innovation began in the Otways over 70 years ago. The potatoes are simply washed, sliced and kettle cooked in their skins, then sprinkled with a hint of salt.
ShortHive are multigenerational beekeepers from South-West Victoria who produce high quality honey and then infuse the honey with a variety of ingredients to produce Salted, Espresso, Cacao, Chai and Chilli Honey.
The Vino Intrepido project is an ever-evolving exploration into the potential for Italian grape varieties in Victoria. The approach is to work closely with honest and dedicated growers, selecting varieties based on their suitability to the region, and to capture purity of fruit and site in the winery. Vino Intrepido is about trying something new, being willing to make mistakes, but above all being bold and not taking the easy route.
Based in the heart of the world’s best dairy region, Gippsland Victoria, Tarago Cheese has over 40 years of dedication, passion and commitment to producing blue mould and white mould cheeses. Their Shadows of Bue and Shadows of White cheeses represent true Australian cheese craftsmanship, a delightful taste sensation, that is the centrepiece of any cheese board.
An original concept, Little Goose was created as an alternative for people who are looking for convenience when it comes to making a salad but, like many of us, are not interested in any of the icky offerings currently on supermarket shelves. It is made in Melbourne, plant-based and gluten free and can be customised to suit your ingredients and the level of “can I be arsed?” you’re feeling at the time!
Peninsula Larder’s Flavour Pearls are a luxury gourmet garnish product for both food and drinks. Pearl sized bubbles of flavour with the beauty of luxury caviar and an exciting delicious liquid burst. Just spoon a few on to your favourite foods or in a glass of something delicious and enjoy. Vegan, gluten free & dairy free.
Dibble are purveyors of plant-based foods, proving that making a difference is as simple as a jar of mayo. 100% plant-based, vegan & dairy free condiments, making Dibble the go-to option for all diets or simply, for a better planet.
How Now Dairy is the only cow and calf together dairy in Australia. They raise the calves on their mums and share the milk, creating a luscious, creamy, cruelty free milk and a selection of artisan cheeses.
ETCH Sparkling is a range of alcohol-free sparkling beverages crafted using Australian native ingredients, showcasing the true taste of Australia. An Australian non-alcoholic drink option providing delicious, healthier-for-you beverages for social inclusion. ETCH is all about family, fun and fitting in during any social occasion.
Lovers of Red Gum BBQ’s authentic American-style restaurant in Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula, can now take home a selection of handcrafted, small-batch sauces and meat rubs to bring a true taste of Southern flavours to their own kitchens and backyard barbecues. Made with 100% natural ingredients, each product is a labour of love, made and packaged by hand on the Mornington Peninsula.
Escape Brewing is an independent craft brewery, located in Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula, that creates a wide range of beer styles on-site. Their core range of beers, aptly named for local Mornington Peninsula landmarks, includes Lagers, Pale Ales, IPAs and European style brews.
A family-owned and operated small-batch Single Malt Whisky distillery situated on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. The focus on quality over quantity, ensures that each bottle reflects their dedication to the craft resulting in complex yet smooth, full-bodied Single Malt Whiskies. These exceptional qualities have earned prestigious accolades from renowned competitions such as the World Whiskies Awards and the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Wilder Foods produce freshly made tempehs, upcycled miso seasonings and relishes. They source all ingredients as close to home as possible from organic, biodynamic farms that practive regenerative farming. They also create products using food scraps from commercial kitchens turning them into something delicious!
Driven by South East Asian roots and influenced by Australia’s contemporary dining landscape, Ca Com is the latest venture from the Anchovy team. Inspired by the French, the Vietnamese and the Laotians, Ca Com will serve quality sandwiches delivered in banh mi rolls, along with other treats featuring their signature flavours.
Maggie's Snacks and Liquor is a place where everything’s seriously good, but not too serious, with all the familiarity of your aunt’s living room and the unpredictability of your wildest night out.
A range of "Just Add Water & Cook" premixes inspired by traditional Indian recipes using Australian grown lentils. With Simply Lentils you can create savory pancakes, pizza bases, burgers, nuggets, onion bhaji, un-meatballs, and even a risotto-style meal. Simply Lentils strives to popularise pulses as a mainstream protein choice to create a greener food future where pulses play a key role in everyone's diet. A flavourful journey that's as good for your taste buds as is for the planet.
Born from the finest quality produce and an exciting mix of flavours, love in a jar has been created for you to add a huge hug of love to your day bringing a smile and happiness. From the heart of Victoria’s Gippsland region bringing together a passion for pure and quality ingredients and a whole lot of love.
Ima are a Japanese-inspired restaurant located in the Nightingale Village, in the heart of Brunswick, Melbourne. They serve traditional Japanese breakfast/lunch during the day (asa) and modern Izakaya dishes at night (yoru), paired perfectly with sake, ice cold beer and Jazz.
Delatite is a family-owned winery located in North-East Victoria at the base of Mt Buller. The wine is made using biodynamic principles, producing wine as naturally as possible. Grapes are all handpicked, no fining agents are added and 'wild' yeasts naturally found in the vineyard are used for fermentation. This creates an amazing synergy and harmony among all their wines.
The vineyard was originally a project to diversify the family farm in Sassafras, utilising steep, rocky or boggy ground which was otherwise unusable for conventional agriculture. The farm itself has a focus on conservation with large parts being ‘rewilded’ to provide habitats for native species. As for the vineyard itself, the grapes are tended sustainably, with minimal intervention and predominant use of only organic sprays and additions.
Based in Melbourne, Del Bocia produce handcrafted premium butter, adhering to a time-honored mountain recipe. Their artisanal process involves meticulous hand churning, which not only preserves the butter's rich, creamy texture but also enhances its natural flavours.
The combination of creativity, complexity, and courage — bending the rule book until it breaks — is at the heart of what Clover Hill Wines create, and for almost 40 years they have been redefining Australian premium sparkling wine, transforming it, demystifying it, perfecting it.
Having migrated from rural Greece in the early 80s, Aristotelis and Anthoula started making their own wine in a garage in the beachside suburbs of Sydney. Over the years, the number of barrels and amphorae has grown, the press is a little bigger, but not a lot else has changed. The lo-fi approach to wine has been retained, and it is evident in the wines themselves – a slice of the village in every bottle.
Posh Crumpets are not your average crumpets, forget those rubbery mass-produced discs! These crumpets are handcrafted in small batches. All about quality ingredients, a slow process and a delicious end product that’s pillowy, filling and just a little bit posh.
Made with maximum good-drinking in mind, all of the wines are sourced from some of the best organic and biodynamic vineyards around South Australia as well as a special wine made in Beaujolais. The wines are made with no adjustments, no fining nor filtration - a small amount of sulphur at bottling being the only addition. Das Juice choose not to disturb the wines during their ageing, preferring to respect the grapes that the season provides each year. Nothing added, nothing taken away.
O2H Tea, founded on the philosophy of blending traditional oriental tea culture with the modern lifestyle, is a testament to sustainable luxury. O2H Tea invites tea lovers to a refined, eco-conscious tea experience that speaks to the heart and soul.
Over the past 15 years, Josephine has gone from making just a few small batches from home to supplying leading Melbourne establishments such as Merricote, Earl Canteen, Entrecote, and Park Hyatt. Josephine's macarons are made using secret family recipes. All her products are handmade, 100% artisan, using free range eggs, sourcing the finest ingredients and most importantly made with love.
Wonki craft beverages with fresh, funny-looking produce saved from becoming food waste. Here in Australia, it doesn’t make sense to ship blood oranges all the way from the Amalfi Coast just because Australians want a blood orange-flavoured drink all year round especially when 25% of produce never makes it off Australian farms. Instead, Wonki focuses on using the amazing produce we have right here on our doorstep when it’s in season.
Modern heirloom pieces for kitchen and home, handcrafted and sustainable. The use of black stainless and copper together gives a rustic yet timeless feel to the cooking tools, with a contemporary blacksmithing style that is a unique take on an ancient tradition.
