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.
Australia’s First Certified Organic, Certified Sustainable & Carbon Neutral Spirits Company. At Antipodes Spirits Company, sustainability isn’t just a value — it’s our ethos. Since 2015, we have planted over 15,000 trees as part of our enduring commitment to environmental sustainability. Our range of spirits and liqueurs is crafted exclusively from organic ingredients, showcasing the purity and integrity of Australian native botanicals. With every bottle, we share a distinctly Australian experience — premium quality, rich in flavour, and grounded in nature.
Big Bite Studios is a Melbourne based design practice led by creative Seo Murphy, working across illustration, ceramics and textiles. The practice centres on playful, nostalgia led design and slow, ethical making. From tactile, handmade ceramics and food inspired illustrations to colourful textiles and considered homewares, each piece is created to enhance everyday rituals around food and gathering. Colour and play sit at the core of the studio’s dopamine décor aesthetic, using bold palettes and nostalgic references to add a sensory dimension and bring a curious, childlike energy back to the table. Alongside her studio practice, Seo hosts hands on creative workshops, celebrating shared making, food and community.
Savour creamy burrata served with delicious sides like mortadella, pickled cauliflower, burnt almonds, and more. Enjoy their focaccia with porchetta and salsa verde or fresh radicchio with blood orange dressing. Buon appetito!
The tacos you've been waiting for, straight from Austin, Texas to Melbourne.
Founded in January 2018, Wonder Pies is the brainchild of renowned Melbourne chef, Ray Capaldi, established as a wholesale bakehouse that specialises in a range of savoury and sweet bakery products. At its core, Wonder Pies looks toward a future where premium quality food is accessible and convenient as a casual dining experience.
D.O.C. is real Italian eating and age-old simplicity refreshed with contemporary flair.
is a specialised cold-pressed juice business based in Victoria, sourcing fruits and vegetables directly from local farmers. Their juice blends change with the seasons, showcasing unique varieties such as purple carrots, golden beets, and pomegranates. Committed to purity, In Season Juices produces 100% cold-pressed juice with no additives or preservatives.
In the hills of Byron Bay amongst music and laughter, the Zest Byron Bay team hand produce a beautiful range of spice pastes and curry concentrates that are simple, easy to use and full of colourful aromatic flavours. Using only quality ingredients for optimum flavour, their vibrant earthy tones will turn any dish into a sensory feast with their rich yet subtle qualities suitable for all palettes and cooking styles to enjoy.
Forged is a Sydney-based food company producing premium Japanese Quail products via cell-culturing.
L’Artisan is all about Sharing his passion for these traditional French recipes. A love story that started from a young age, Lionel was lucky enough to be involved in the process of making these amazing flavoursome jars. A tradition in his family that was passed on through generations.Lionel has carried these recipes over 35 years working as a head chef. Now he is sharing them with you. Bon appetit.
Corporal Freddie’s is a Geelong-made, family-owned sauce brand built on trusted family recipes dating back to 1946. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Mike and Keri Burnell, the business carries on the legacy of Mike’s grandfather, Lance Corporal Frederick “Freddie” Cameron, whose traditional condiments became a staple around the family table after WWII. Today, Corporal Freddie’s crafts bold, full-flavoured condiments in small batches, proudly Australian-made and backed by a 100% Taste Guarantee. It’s old-school flavour, made the proper way, and meant to be shared.
Aunty Jenny Spices is a farm-to-kitchen brand bringing fresh, authentic Indian spices straight from trusted farms to your home. Sourced directly from farmers and made with no nasties, Aunty Jenny focuses on purity, traceability, and fair pay—cutting out the middleman to deliver bold flavour and honest quality. Guided by the mission “Fresh from the Farm,” every spice reflects care for farmers, food, and the families who cook with it.
5th generation family winery producing a vast array of wines from 2 great locations in Victorias High Country- Rutherglen & King Valley. Enjoy aromatic whites, light reds , full bodied reds & tasty fortified wines.
Gluten-free, vegan-friendly, 100% Aussie-grown microwave popcorn in a in a foldable, recyclable box.
At Ricci’s Bikkies, they believe great food should spark joy, tell a story, and bring people together. What began as a humble local business from Ricci's home kitchen in the Yarra Valley over 20 years ago has grown into one of Australia’s most loved artisan snack brands — proudly offering a unique range of handmade, small-batch creations alongside innovative, flavour-packed imports. Their range reflects our roots: honest, creative, and grounded in quality. Whether you're reaching for our classic Pita Crisps, grabbing a packet of Palmiettes for a cheese board, or spooning over our new Crispy Chilli & Candied Garlic, you’re tasting years of refinement, family pride, and a commitment to unforgettable flavour.
Two Boys Brew award winning, small batch kombucha is authentic and raw. It proudly contains no artificial ingredients or sweeteners and is vegan friendly and gluten free. Every batch is flavoured by hand using organic botanical ingredients only.
The Tasty Stuff is fresh fruit, a little chilli, and a lot of character. The company creates small-batch hot sauces that are bright, quirky, and full of charm- the kind people keep around long after the bottles are empty. Each flavour is driven by real fruit, with chilli playing the loyal sidekick.
Sapori D’Amalfi was founded by Patrick and Stephanie after an inspiring trip to Italy, turning a cherished family Limoncello recipe into a range of handcrafted Italian liqueurs made in Melbourne. Grounded in quality and authenticity, every beverage is produced using traditional techniques and entirely Australian-sourced ingredients, offering a true taste of the Amalfi Coast in every sip.
Frekl is ginger beer from the future, built from ginger beers of the past. Crafted for the health-conscious version of you, and the nostalgic one. The one who appreciates the little things.. like getting catapulted back in time when you taste something reminiscent of the past.
HUM HONEY is 100% Australian Owned and Operated family business, proudly producing pure, raw, and never heated 100% Australian Honey, Honeycomb and Beeswax Products; sustainably harvested using organic, natural beekeeping methods. HUM HONEY celebrate the amazing changing flavours of the pristine South East Queensland region from biodiverse hardwood timber forests to riparian rainforest apiary locations.
Distillers Ben Taylor and Natalie Smith synthesise the Tasmanian landscape into handmade, small-batch drinks to raise your spirits. Their single malt whisky, gins, and cocktails experimentally craft distinctly Tasmanian ingredients such as wakame, abalone shell, Huon Pine needles, pepperberry, apples and snowmelt water into pure, pleasurable drinking experiences that make a moment special.
The Simply Greek range pays homage to the Meditarreanean diet, part of the world’s famous Blue Zone, where people are known to live long, healthy lives. While they can’t guarantee you’ll live to 100, they do guarantee the taste of the dips will transport you straight to the Mediterranean. Their dips honour family tradition while being reimagined for the modern day eater.
Mandolé Orchard is a family-owned and sustainably operated almond orchard located in Griffith, NSW. They're committed to growing and producing high-quality Australian almonds and almond-based products with the simplest of ingredients. Their range includes Australia’s first and only single-origin almond milk, hand-selected premium almonds, and a luxuriously smooth almond butter.
Inspired by Sri Lankan flavours and spices, Gini Maya Chilli Oil packs a magical fiery punch perfect on anything needing a spicy kick. Small batch handmade in Melbourne, with as many local ingredients as possible.
Thousand Apologies is a pocket-sized rebellion against bland food and boring bottles. Born in Melbourne to fight off winter blues and fuel a love for flavour, their sauces are crafted with premium Aussie chillies and native ingredients. Bold flavour, sustainable packaging, and respect for those daring (or foolish) enough to try the hottest one. Every award-winning bottle is small-batch made from locally sourced ingredients.
For 10 years, Gaga’s Gut Loving Ferments has been creating, producing and crafting delicious, probiotic-rich fermented foods in Melbourne - that delight both your gut and taste buds.
Taronga Almonds are a rare breed. Cultivated on South Australia’s beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, they experience the ideal growing conditions little almonds need to mature into the high quality, ridiculously tasty, can’t-get-enough-of-them nuts you’ll find in every Taronga Almonds product.
Giorgio’s Artisan Cheeses are crafted with passion and a touch of Sicilian soul, bringing a taste of the good life to any occasion!
Uncle John's Licorice traditional batch-style recipe is hand-made with licorice root and molasses, bringing you the well-loved taste and texture of a truly traditional licorice and making them the last of the old-fashioned small-batch makers in Australia.
Threefold Distilling pride themselves on delivering premium spirits known for their flavour, relatability, and most importantly, spirits made for the moment. Founded in December 2019 by Aidan Shaw, Luke Fleming, and Steve Roennfeldt, three bartenders who appreciate quality hospitality and love a good gin and tonic. They are dedicated to providing exceptional spirits that enhance any occasion, ensuring every sip embodies our commitment to excellence and their love for the craft.

