2026 Melbourne Tastemaker Lineup
The Little Food Market brings together over 200 of Australia’s top tastemakers for one flavour-packed weekend. Discover new favourites, sample bold creations, and shop directly from the country’s most exciting producers - all in one place.
Lone Star Ranch is Australia's first authentic American-style Ranch dressing. Co-founders Cora, Charlie and Henry grew up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. When they moved to Melbourne 8 years ago, they couldn't find a real Ranch anywhere... so they made one. Creamy, herby, tangy and seriously dippable, it comes in Original and Vegan, both in 250mL glass bottles. Launched in May 2026, and distributed across VIC and NSW. Pour it, dip it, drizzle it on everything.
Silvaside Biltong began in 2001 with one simple mission: to bring a taste of home to South Africans living in Melbourne.
More than two decades later, the family behind Silvaside is still making biltong using the very same signature recipe their parents started with — now shared across generations, from kids to grandkids. Today, Silvaside Biltong creates high-protein, air-dried steak snacks made for people who want food that fuels them and their families, without ever compromising on flavour.
Meet Recollection Spirits, a small independent distillery from Melbourne's south-east that's putting a centuries-old tradition back on the table. Their speciality is nalyvka, the fruit liqueur Eastern European families have made for generations by steeping ripe fruit in spirit and patiently waiting for the magic to happen.
The result is something you won't find on most bottle shop shelves. Their Sour Cherry Nalyvka bursts with deep, tart cherry flavour and a smooth, warming finish. Their Blackcurrant Nalyvka is bold, lush and jammy, equally at home sipped neat, poured over ice or splashed into a spritz. Rounding out the lineup is their small-batch gin, versatile enough to lift a classic G&T or star in a cocktail.
Epigraph Coffee is an independent specialty coffee brand with an emphasis on design, storytelling, and thoughtful everyday experiences.
Like an epigraph that opens a great chapter, our coffee is crafted to set the tone — to awaken, to align, and to inspire.
Inspired by literature and design, our coffees are presented as chapters within an ongoing narrative. Each product is thoughtfully developed, ethically sourced, and designed to create meaningful moments of connection around coffee.
Meredith Dairy was founded by a farming couple who left their careers to pursue a life on the land in Meredith. In 1991, with traditional farming in turmoil, they started to produce goat milk cheeses and yogurts as a way to add value to their farm in a time of uncertainity.
Meredith Dairy was born.
Their love of the land and country life ensures Meredith Dairy has a positive impact on the natural world and the local community. The land provides for them, so they need to protect and improve it for future generations.
Today, their vision is for their farm to contribute to a sustainable world.
Billy van Creamy pride themselves on making wholesome ice cream, free from artificial stabilisers, emulsifiers and flavours. After much testing (and tasting), their range includes a wide variety of dairy, vegan, gluten-free and halal-friendly flavours made with fresh, locally sourced produce of the highest quality—and nothing else.
Crafting Australia’s finest chemical-free smallgoods.
At Gamze Smokehouse, a North East Victoria family business built on a simple promise: exceptional quality without the chemicals. Melding decades of artisan experience with locally sourced ingredients, they produce premium, nitrate-free smallgoods that honor traditional methods. Taste the authentic, wood-smoked difference today.
Tahini Neri is proud of its roots—simple, honest, and crafted with character. Born in kitchens where recipes are passed down and meals are shared across generations, it carries the spirit of family and tradition. It was born at our table, and now it belongs at yours. Always made to share.
Born from a passion for exceptional flavour, PIETRO Lab began in the kitchen of our sister business, PIETRO Gelateria. They discovered a gap in the market—a world of nut butters that lacked imagination and quality. So they set out to craft something different: thoughtfully sourced, beautifully balanced, and unapologetically bold. From timeless classics to unexpected flavour combinations, each jar represents our commitment to elevating the everyday.
Our products are made in small-batches in they're Perth kitchen, from roasting & grinding the nuts to individually labelling and filling jars.
Extra virgin olive producers from the Macedon Ranges; specialising in high-polyphenol oils. Everyday oils for chef, kitchen and wellness use. Lab-tested every step of the way, bottled monthly on site to guarantee freshness and retention of polyphenols.
The perfect gift is more than just what's inside the box — it's the thought, care, and joy it brings to someone's day.
Born from a love of beautiful gifting, they thoughtfully curate hampers and gift baskets that feel truly special. Each basket is thoughtfully put together with handpicked products from trusted local and artisan makers. From indulgent treats and premium wines to pampering essentials and keepsakes, every detail is chosen to delight. Whether it's a heartfelt thank you, a birthday surprise, or simply a little something “just because,” they're baskets are designed to celebrate life's moments moments big or small.
Curator Wine CO is a family-owned and operated Barossa Valley wine producer located in Marananga, deep in the heart of the Barossa's renowned Western Ridge. Working with very old vine Shiraz, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon, they're fruit is hand-harvested, traditionally fermented and basket pressed before maturation exclusively in French oak. Combining time-honoured winemaking techniques with a minimalist philosophy to craft vegan-friendly wines without fining or filtration, allowing each vineyard to express its unique personality.
By embracing sustainable farming practices with minimal cultivation and no herbicides or pesticides, they aim to foster healthy soils and a thriving natural environment for future generations.
Satisfy your cravings with classic Italian street food. Think crispy Pizza Baciata by the slice, paired with their famous D.O.C tiramisu for a sweet finish and refreshing Italian soft drinks.
Clean water is essential, yet finding the right filtration system has often been overwhelming — too expensive, too complicated, or not sustainable.
For Andrew Kelly, founder of CARA Water, this wasn’t just a challenge — it became his quest. Drawing on decades of experience in health and wellness, Andrew saw a need for water systems that combined affordability, quality, and simplicity without compromising on style.
CARA Water was born to fill that gap: products designed to make hydration effortless while reducing environmental impact.
Hoffmann Family Vineyards is a family-owned vineyard and winery based in Ebenezer in the North Barossa. With more than 150 years of family connection to the region, sixth-generation vigneron Adrian Hoffmann launched the Hoffmann Family Vineyards wine label in 2023 after decades growing premium fruit for many of the Barossa’s leading winemakers. Today, they produce small-batch, vineyard-driven wines from their own sites, including old-vine Shiraz, Grenache, Carignan and other Barossa varieties. Their focus is simple: quality wines that reflect the vineyards, people and history behind them.
The Whole Pot is a family-run business creating healthy, economical dry-food meal kits. Founded in a garage in Coolangatta, the business enjoyed five successful years in Hobart before relocating to Rosebud. Today, the founder works alongside her daughter Kim, the Marketing Director, and her 11-year-old twin granddaughters, who help with labelling and manufacturing. Together, they’re bringing delicious, wholesome and convenient meals to families everywhere.
OddPops are popped water lily seeds (aka makhana): a wonderfully weird snack with centuries of snacking cred in India. Hand-harvested from lily ponds and air roasted, never fried, they puff into surprisingly light, crispy, delightfully odd little shapes.
Roasted and seasoned in Melbourne with all natural ingredients, they're gluten free, plant based and big on flavour. Come and crunch your way through all four: Chicken Salt, Smoky BBQ, Chilli & Lime and Salt & Vinegar.
ViBERi offers organic blackcurrant products naturally rich in vitamin C and antioxidants to support wellbeing. Explore their collection of powders, freeze-dried berries, and chocolate ranges, all whilst sampling smoothies, and organic treats.
Baba’s Deli was founded by Max, affectionately known as “Baba” to his three children. Inspired by his love of food, family and hospitality, Max created a welcoming neighbourhood deli built around good food, good vibes and genuine hospitality.
From freshly baked bread made in-house daily to carefully prepared deli favourites, Baba’s Deli has become a much-loved part of the local community, bringing people together over food that feels like home.
Superlupo is a neighbourhood bakery and pasta kitchen built on a simple belief: good wheat deserves respect. Everything is made properly and with care, from fresh daily bread and handmade pasta to carefully crafted pastries.
Rooted in tradition but always open to something new, Superlupo celebrates quality ingredients, time-honoured techniques and the joy of sharing good food with the neighbourhood.
Pinto Tiramisu is an artisan tiramisu brand, making tiramisu from scratch with in-house savoiardi and mascarpone.
Fabio Soda is an Italian-style soft drink brand made in Melbourne, Australia. They craft three citrus sodas the Italian way: less fizz, real sugar, a hint of bitterness, and designed to pair with food—especially Italian street food like pizza and panini.
Italian soul. Australian-made. Real good.
L'atelier Gourmet Food produces french charcuterie such as pâtés, terrines, rillettes, and condiments. Their products are made from the highest quality Australian ingredients.
Sunny Times produces seasonal raw honey that tastes like somewhere real. From our small, bee led apiary in the Tweed Valley, Northern NSW. It's unprocessed and unrepeatable.
Established in 2022, Young Tree Wines are a boutique producer crafting small batch wines with character, balance and a clear sense of style. The fruit is sourced from select Victorian vineyards who share the company's commitment to thoughtful, minimal intervention winemaking.
Situated on a picturesque 40-acre property in the Fleurieu Peninsula of South Australia, Cut Hill Wall Distillery blends old-world techniques and modern concepts to craft premium spirits including single malt whiskies, gin, vodka, liqueurs and bottled cocktails.
Tomfoolery Wines are a progressive wine company crafting a new style of wines using natural and classic wine making techniques. Their philosophy is centered around working with their own carefully selected vineyards to present correct and complex varietal characters throughout their range of wines.
Garlicious Grown is Australia’s premier black garlic producer, based in Braidwood, NSW, where cold winters help create exceptional garlic. Their black garlic is rich, gooey, and packed with umami, offering versatility across dishes—from cheese and biscuits to even ice cream.
Batch churned in the Yarra Valley, Madeleine draws inspiration from historic and contemporary butter making techniques, as well as the very best artisan butters of France. Their butters are crafted with the utmost care and are designed to enhance every meal, whether as an ingredient or an accompaniment. Madeleine hopes that this simple household staple can turn ordinary moments into something special.
Ouhh Dats Nice are producers of Australia’s first ever “Finger Lime bitters” (apparently). Their product is uniquely Australian. If you thought lemon lime and bitters couldn’t get any better, well, think again. It’s all natural, low sugar non-alcoholic and great to drink, any time of day.

