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.
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.
Pasta hasn't changed in decades.
It's become stale and uninspired, featuring the same old aesthetics, lacking unique flavours and wrapped in boring jars with stories about the old country.
So two mates, Grga & Locky decided to change that.
They wanted more. More flavours, more variety, more for the next generation, and something a little cheeky and inauthentic.
They stole Nonna's recipe and spiced it up to create modern pasta sauce with an edge. They raided the liquor cabinet, searched for unique ingredients from all over the globe and mixed them with the classics. And Sorry Nonna was born: modern sauces for modern palates.
Lloyd and Sarah are two Victorians who chased their dream and left Melbourne to move to the Barossa Valley, a region they'd loved for years. Genista is small-batch and hands-on, crafting wines from fruit they grow themselves from two vineyard blocks of Shiraz and survivor-vine Grenache. Lloyd and Sarah's wines are expressive, approachable, and made in the style they enjoy drinking. Every bottle reflects the place, the process, and the people (and animals!) behind it.
Kiwi Artisan is a proudly New Zealand-made company based in Mount Maunganui, crafting small-batch gourmet products inspired by local ingredients. From truffle-infused olive oils to manuka wood-smoked olives and spicy chilli seasonings, every product is packed with bold flavour and made with care.
Kiwi Artisan brings together New Zealand's finest small batch artisan food and gourmet gifts in one place. From premium truffle oils and seasonings to infused olives, gourmet nuts, and handcrafted gift boxes, every product is carefully selected for exceptional quality and flavour. Proudly supporting local producers, Kiwi Artisan connects food lovers with authentic, locally made products that are perfect for entertaining, gifting, and everyday indulgence.
Kiwi Artisan is a proudly New Zealand-made company based in Mount Maunganui, crafting small-batch gourmet products inspired by local ingredients. From truffle-infused olive oils to manuka wood-smoked olives and spicy chilli seasonings, every product is packed with bold flavour and made with care.
Best of the Bone is an Australian-made wellness brand that specialises in nutrient-dense bone broths, collagen products and organ-based supplements. They emphasise using 100% grass-fed and finished beef bones from Australia and New Zealand, slow-cooked to extract rich collagen, amino acids, marrow and naturally occurring minerals.
Chocolate in a Bottle is a truly unique luxury sparkling wine experience that combines the elegance of a premium French Blanc de Blancs with the indulgent essence of dark Belgian chocolate.
Originally launched in France in 2012, this innovative sparkling wine is crystal clear like Champagne, yet surprises the senses with a delicate chocolate aroma.
Whether enjoyed as an aperitif, paired with desserts, or a charcuterie board shared with friends, or gifted to someone special, Chocolate in a Bottle is a conversation starter that delivers an unforgettable sensory experience.
Sip Differently. Celebrate Memorably.
Meli Honey is a premium honey brand bringing exceptional, award-winning Greek honey to Australian and international markets. Their signature range includes distinctive Pine Honey, along with carefully selected Conifer Blossom, Cotton and Sunflower varieties. Sourced from Greece’s renowned beekeeping regions, their honeys celebrate unique floral origins, natural flavour profiles and exceptional quality. Meli Honey combines authentic provenance with premium presentation, offering consumers a distinctive alternative to conventional honey. Their products have received international recognition, including awards in London, Paris and Dubai, reflecting their commitment to quality and taste.
Dalia’s Pantry is an Australian food brand born in Bondi Beach, creating premium, all-natural harissa made with extra virgin olive oil. Their range includes Original, Smoky Chipotle and Truffle Harissa, with no preservatives or artificial ingredients. They created the world’s first Truffle Harissa and Smoky Chipotle Harissa, bringing a modern twist to this traditional North African condiment. Their mission is to inspire cooking across different cultures and cuisines, showing just how versatile harissa can be.
Think4Earth sells eco-friendly products, specialising in resulable bread bags made out of recycled platic water bottles.
Charlotte Priya, Australian born with Indian roots, grew up steeped in the tradition of her Nani’s renowned Masala Chai.
Anara is an homage to Nani.
A masala chai liqueur born from her story and handcrafted after years of refining by Charlotte and her partner Swan on the South Coast of Australia. Anara Chai Liqueur is made with certified organic spices is Gluten Free, Vegan and Caffeine Free. Anara is best enjoyed neat, on ice, with a variety of mixers and makes exceptional cocktails as featured in several iconic bars and restaurants around NSW.
In its relatively brief history, Grounded Cru has built a reputation for producing premium wines in two of Australia’s great growing regions, McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills. Whether in person or through its distribution channels, Grounded Cru looks forward to ongoing engagement with Australian and international wine consumers as its passion for producing wines of exceptional quality continues.
ArvA is a Melbourne maker of small-batch pickles, re-imagined. Every tube is an expedition — hand-cut, hand-packed, and made with Australian-grown produce only. From grapes to onions to spring giardinera, ArvA turns an everyday staple into something worth discovering.
From its inception in 2013, Loco Love has been dedicated to crafting organic, whole food chocolate that embodies the perfect harmony of pleasure and wellness. Infused with tonic herbs, healing spices and superfoods, every bite taken will take you on a journey to the heart of bliss.
COCO HIT is an Australian beverage brand shaking up the coconut water category with a fun, modern twist. Made for everyday hydration, mixing, sipping and summer occasions, COCO HIT is Not Your Average Coconut Water.
Luxso is a small-batch cream liqueur producer based in the Yarra Valley. They bring the Italian tradition of crema di limoncello to Australia, made here, with Australian citrus, cream and spirit. Their range includes Limoncello Crema and Orancello Crema, available in 200ml and 750ml (both GF). Luxso also does the same version but Vegan. Smooth, bright and naturally rich, they're made to be poured over ice, shared after dinner, or used behind the bar. No shortcuts, no imported concentrates, just good produce, handled properly.
Madame Flavour is an Australian fine tea company founded by Master Blender Corinne Noyes, with a passion for creating beautiful, flavour-filled tea experiences for almost 20 years.
Blended in Melbourne, their teas bring together large-cut leaves sourced from some of the world’s finest tea gardens with fruits, flowers, herbs and Australian native ingredients. From their much-loved Green Jasmine & Pear to soothing herbal infusions and classic black teas, every blend is created with flavour at heart.
Mua Cha sits where centuries-old tea tradition meets the modern Australian lifestyle. Co-founded by Sam, drawing on his Taiwanese heritage, and Jamielle, bringing an Australian-Vietnamese perspective, we reimagine traditional tea through our shared multicultural experiences. With a focus on direct relationships, traceability and artisan craftsmanship, MUA CHA celebrates the people, places and traditions behind every tea. We believe tea can be both a ritual and a way of living well - supporting everyday health, balance and mindful moments. Our organic matcha and hojicha come from Japan, while our red oolong is grown in Taiwan’s Central Mountain region. We bring their stories to Australia.
Gingersnap patisserie exists to celebrate the limitless potential of people with disability. They create plant-based, mostly gluten-free, desserts that spark moments of joy.
Founded by Byron based, longtime lovers, travel-companions, chefs, business partners and drinking buddies, Jessie & Tommy have honed the perfect margarita.
Making the sacrifice so you don't have to, the two have spent years in Mexico researching. Putting their bodies on the line, eaten thousands of street tacos, washed down with a thousand more margaritas.
Finding balance aint easy, but with AZTECA Margarita you can. Your favourite melody. The just right porridge. The fastest lane in the check-out que. The barista knows your coffee order. The perfect amount of salty, sweet & sour. Everytime.
IPPIN SAKE MATE is a Japanese family-run brewery specialising in a unique range of sake, as well as their vast selection of popular fruit sake's.
Bee Kool Honey is committed to ethical beekeeping, placing the health and wellbeing of its bees at the centre of every practice. From hive to jar, the focus is on creating pure, natural honey and skincare products through sustainable, respectful methods, delivering wholesome products that are good for both people and the environment.
Bass & Flinders Distillery is a family-owned artisanal distillery on the Mornington Peninsula, crafting premium gins, brandies, and liqueurs inspired by the region's landscape and heritage. Distilled in small batches using locally sourced and native botanicals, every spirit reflects the distillery's commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and distinctly Australian flavours.

