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.
We are cheesemakers, farmers and brewers. Our products are unique and quintessentially Tasmanian. They tell the story of the place they were made, and the people who made them. We are passionate and skilled artisans. Our craft is rooted in tradition and our methods are uncompromising. Our production is small and reflects the seasonality of where we live, farm and create.
Since 2014 I've been making wine from grapes grown by sustainable Victorian growers with minimal intervention, maximum love. I’m equally happy working with French or Italian varieties. However, the latter are often better adapted to our increasingly variable, but generally hotter, dryer farming conditions. I lean towards them more and more! My guiding principle is to craft interesting but affordable wine.
Mrs C's is an Australian artisan condiments brand that draws on authentic recipes, including my own mum's secret recipe chilli oil, chilli honey & chilli almonds. Mum has always made her crispy chilli oil with love – a love of food, family and friends – and we wanted to share that love with the world.
Brogan’s Way is a boutique distillery producing locally made spirits and liqueurs. A small family owned business, imagined, foundered, operated and managed by a daughter and father team. Since opening just six years ago, the hand crafted spirits crafted by Brogan have won over 48 awards both locally and internationally. Her unique range of creations include multiple expressions of whisky, gin, vodka and liqueurs that all hero locally sourced produce to create distinct flavour profiles that delight the drinker and can be enjoyed anytime.
Tiny Bear Distillery are driven by a vision to blend innovation with tradition. Their commitment to pushing the boundaries of craft distillation while honouring time-honoured techniques sets them apart in the world of spirits. Every sip of Tiny Bear is a journey into the heart of Melbourne’s spirit.
KIN is the brainchild of Port Lincoln Southern Bluefin Tuna fishing companies, who identified an opportunity to collaborate and develop premium Southern Bluefin Tuna products reflecting sustainable provenance and unsurpassed nutritional value. Their mission is to minimise waste, seek new markets, and build an ethical industry for future generations - their kin.
Junco Drinks is a non-alcoholic, wine alternative crafted from high-grade, single origin tea. Noticing a lack of high quality and compelling non-alcoholic wine alternatives on the market, co-founders Matt and Dawn experimented with ways they could use high-grade tea to create a drink that’s as interesting and complex as some of the finest wines around.
Chappy’s is a proud Australian, gastronomic chip brand turning humble local potatoes into bold, premium kettle-cooked crisps with serious personality. Born from a hands-on, small-batch mindset and built on real production expertise, Chappy’s blends punchy flavour innovation with clean, retro design to stand out on shelf. From cult-favourite classics to elevated twists like dairy free Cacio e Pepe, the brand has carved out a loyal following by backing quality with character — proving that when you snack local and stay crispy, big flavour wins every time. Chappy’s is known for their classic kettle cooked- crunch and bold flavour range including classic Sea Salt and the unique Dill Pickle which has become a cult favourite.Chappy’s flavours represent a classic style yet contemporary vision for the future in snackfood.
From humble beginnings in 2013, St David Dairy began with the hand-bottling of fresh farm milk on St David Street in the heart of Fitzroy. Our founder was a fourth generation dairy farmer who wanted to bring the dairy back into the daily lives of inner-city locals and since has seen the community embrace our award-winning milk, yoghurt, butter and cream.
We're a husband and wife team on a mission to put a really good icy pole in people's hands. After having our kids, we were struggling to find a truly natural popsicle without dairy, nuts, additives, or fake "natural flavours". We realised our homemade versions were pretty darn good and thought we should share them. We couldn't settle for the expected flavours (no chocolate and vanilla here, sorry!), so you'll find something a bit different from us - 100% plant-based flavours that strike the balance between whimsy and nostalgia.
The Fermentary is Australia's home of living foods. Founded by Sharon Flynn — bestselling author, award-winning producer, and internationally recognised fermentation expert — The Fermentary has spent 14 years making ancient preservation techniques accessible, delicious, and deeply relevant. From wild ferments to milk kefir, subscription boxes to sold-out workshops, this is fermentation without the fuss.
Founded in 2023, SOLBEVI is an Australian-born beverage brand shaking up the drinks scene with freshness, flair, and authentic flavour. They pioneered the world’s first canned Limoncello Spritz — a sparkling twist on tradition — alongside our smoother, lower-ABV Limoncello Liqueur. Proudly Australian-made and inspired by a family recipe, our drinks are designed for today: light, citrus-forward, premium, and perfectly suited for good times.
Little Tin Co is a small-batch Australian tinned seafood producer committed to quality, sustainability, and craft. Inspired by the conservas of Spain and Portugal, the company works with local fishers to source premium Australian seafood, which is carefully preserved in South Australia using traditional methods and simple ingredients. Little Tin Co creates chef-driven, flavour-focused conservas that celebrate Australia’s catch and deliver a gourmet experience in every tin.
No Worries Curries is a family-run Australian business passionate about bringing authentic Indian and Asian curry flavours into everyday kitchens. Born from cookery classes and a love of spice, our carefully blended, freshly ground spice mixes make it easy to recreate traditional regional curries without sourcing dozens of ingredients. Each blend comes with a simple recipe, so home cooks can enjoy rich, aromatic dishes with confidence, whether vegetarian or with meat and seafood. We use high-quality ingredients with no additives or preservatives, and we pride ourselves on excellent customer service and flavour that keeps people coming back for more.
Kyoree was born out of our everyday mum-life struggles - juggling allergies, scanning labels, and wishing for snacks that were safe, nourishing, and actually enjoyed by our kids. They quickly realised if we wanted better options, they would have to make them ourselves.
Named after our Nanna DC Cartel (Dulcies Chilli Cartel) has gone on to sell over 120,000 jars in less than 2 years and win over 30 awards around the Australia and the world- including European Hot Sauce Award Best Chilli Oil, 3 time International Flave Award Best Chilli Oil, Best in Class and Gold at the Melbourne and Sydney Fine Food Awards. In our short history we have become Australia's most awarded Crispy Chilli Oil. Find out why once you have tried The Original 1983 Limited Release Crispy Chilli Oil everything else tastes like 2026.
Melbourne’s first and only dedicated Portuguese tart café, Casa Nata bring the love of traditional tart-making to the Melbourne food scene. Their Portuguese tarts are the perfect addition to any occasion.
Bynomeans is a boutique range of non-alcoholic botanical drinks, hand-crafted in Potts Point by founder Tim Grimes. Each bottle weaves a story of classic wine varieties through layered flavours and textures that harmonise with food, creating a special moment worthy of any celebration.
Yangarra’s combination of rare geologies, moderate altitude, abundant sunshine and cool evening breezes make it perfect for growing varieties that thrive in the moderate maritime Mediterranean environments. We are devoted to producing wines from the best grape varieties of the southern Rhone, where our old bush vine Grenache is the cornerstone variety. Through our biodynamic regenerative farming practices and our sensitive winemaking philosophies our respect of this special piece of country is evident in the wines we make from its grapes – every Yangarra Estate wine is a confident reflection of this land.
Allegria Pasta passionately create the finest quality handmade fresh pasta dishes - inspired by the traditions of Bologna - that transport you, evoking emotions and memories.
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.
Suppliers of super soft and fluffy bao to eaters all around Australia. We make every single bao from scratch here in Melbourne
Welcome to Cannoleria, where Sicilian tradition meets innovation in every delectable bite of their iconic cannoli. Crafted with care, their delicate golden pastry tubes are filled with delizioso That's Amore Cheese ricotta, ensuring authenticity in every bite. Free from preservatives and artificial flavours, their cannoli boast a symphony of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, offering an endless array of innovative flavours to tantalise your taste buds.
Goldi is an Australian olive oil brand born from a deep love of exceptional produce, and the joy of sharing good food. Made on our farm Goldi celebrates the vibrancy of fresh, flavourful extra virgin olive oil that brings everyday cooking to life. — the kind that transforms simple meals into something special.
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.

