Our Members
Food Fossickers is a network of people who are passionate about the important role food plays in a healthy functioning society. It is a group that wants to let people know where their food has come from, and to share the stories about those who helped to put it on the table.
The network welcomes food and beverage growers, producers, distributors, retailers, cafes, pubs, restaurants, butchers, bakeries and more. Food Fossickers believe in building stronger relationships and an independent supply of local region food.
B & B Basil
B&B Basil began as a father and daughter team in 2000. After noticing a lack of locally grown herb products at the Melbourne fruit and vegetable market, George Bobin and Susie Young decided it was time to begin something new and started growing large Hydroponic Basil in pots. Their products were an instant hit at the markets and the demand for their high quality herbs have only grown from there.
14 Rowena Street, East Bendigo 3550Bendigo Wholefoods
Food…we love it! We are a quirky community food store that strives for old fashioned customer service. We’re a greengrocer, a kitchen garden, a delicatessen and a providore. We sell homewares and gifts, global foods, health foods, super foods, organic foods and more. “…from beautiful cookbooks to old-fashioned rolling pins, seedlings to watering cans, skin […]
314 Lyttleton Terrace, 3550Bendigo Winegrowers
From Rich, ripe reds to elegant whites, the wines from Bendigo’s gold-bearing soils are a wine lovers treasure. More than thirty boutique wineries offer a welcoming cellar door experience and chances are you’ll even meet the winemaker who’ll be keen to chat about the latest vintage.
PO Box 2288, Bendigo 3544Bridgeward Grove
Bridgeward Grove is a story of rural Australia. A long standing farming family combined with a theatrical and arts family has become a destination that has been created by its custodians Peter and Julie Howard who have lived on the property for the past 36 years. The love of the olive tree for their symbolism […]
170 ENGLISH’S ROAD , 3557Choclartise
Transforming chocolate into edible art is Sue Schrieber’s passion. A passion she has taken to another level with the opening of her own small business, Choclartiste. Already an accomplished cake decorator, Sue began tinkering with chocolate at home before taking a course at the renowned Savour Chocolate and Patisserie School in Melbourne. She perfected the […]
48 Mayfair Park Estate, McDowell's Rd, East Bendigo 3550Collins Honey
Collins Honey is an Australian owned and operated family company. Collins Honey was forged from humble beginnings in 1955 by a very young Norm Collins and his father Norman Collins. At the age of 10, Norm and his dad lived in the Yarra Valley – Gladesdale Victoria. His first 2 hives were purchased from “Old […]
191A. Allingham Street, Kangaroo Flat 3555Dunluce Lamb
We are a family owned and operated business, providing a premium product, locally grown and delivered to your door at an affordable price. Composite rams were purchased from Cashmore Park and Oaklea studs, chasing genetic quality and hybrid vigour over the past five years to produce a self-replacing flock of maternal ewes, a mix of […]
,Heathcote Winegrowers
Good food is best enjoyed in the company of good wine and the Heathcote Wine Region is home to some of Australia’s best, particularly Shiraz. As well as premium Shiraz, Heathcote now produces outstanding examples of other varieties including Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache and in white wines, some excellent Marsanne, Viognier […]
PO BOX 446, Heathcote 3523Henry of Harcourt
Single variety and blends of Cider, Apple and pear Fortified Wines, Perry, Apple cider vinegar and pear wine vinegar
219 Reservoir Road, Harcourt 3453Hoo-gah
Hoo-gah (Hygge) is the Danish concept of celebrating warmth, connection and wellbeing in a relaxed social atmosphere. Allow Gina and Lee to welcome you to experience a cafe with a cool urban edge serving quality food and great coffee in a relaxed atmosphere. Hoo-gah uses local free-range produce and is open for breakfast, lunch, drinks and […]
3 Mitchell Street, 3550Indulge Fine Belgian Chocolate
Indulge your passion for handmade chocolates. Using only the finest Callabaut Belgian Chocolate, experience our fabulously decadent Belgian Hot Chocolates, Beraldo coffee, organic Queen teas.
Shop 26 Fountain Court, Bendigo 3550Malayan Orchid
Our unique cuisine consists of our very own recipes made from only the best fresh ingredients, with seasonal produce locally sourced. We feature exotic meats such as venison, alpaca, emu, kangaroo, crocodile and camel whilst also specialising in more traditional dishes such as Sweet and Sour Pork and Steak and Blackbean. The menu also extends […]
155 View Street, Bendigo 3550Masons of Bendigo
Masons of Bendigo is located at 25 Queen Street Bendigo in the old WD Masons Glass shop once operating as the oldest family run business in Australia. Byron George has created an interior that combines the old with the new resulting in a very unique space for Central Victoria. With a culmination of local and […]
25 Queen Street, Bendigo 3550McIvor Farm Foods
Free range pork (Berkshire/old breed), freerange bacon and ham smallgoods
Corner Northern Highway & Lancefield-Tooborac Road, Tooborac 3522Michel’s Fine Biscuit Co. Castlemaine
‘I believe the recipe of a truly great biscuit can’t be found inside a book, rather in the heart and hands of the maker.’ Michel Mussett Michel’s Fine Biscuit Co. Castlemaine is an Australian owned and operated company based in regional, Victoria. Since 2002 the company has been delivering freshly baked handmade products with passion […]
36 McGrath Street, 3450Mr Grimsby
Mister Grimsby Coffee, is more than just coffee but it is by far the best coffee in town! Offering two blends daily – Bombora & Rumba – we pride ourselves on a great coffee every time. Delicious light lunches are also available, with a focus on local produce. They include a range of fresh and […]
Shop 2, 35 Wills Street, 3550Pink Muesli
The first and only one vegetable muesli in Australia, Pink Muesli harnesses the health benefits of beetroot in a delicious crispy cereal. Pink Muesli is the only beetroot-based muesli in the world, using not one but three kinds of beetroot, with a whole range of products each one distinct from the other. No other muesli […]
3530 Midland Highway , Blampied 3364Pud For all Seasons
Rocky road and coconut rough, Variety of puddings
Room 24, 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine 3450Rocks on Rosalind
Rocks on Rosalind is the brainchild of two great mates. After working for years together in a variety of successful and renowned establishments, Finn Vedelsby and Ben Massey have decided to bring their own flair to the Bendigo restaurant scene. We believe this foundation is a combination of vibrant tastes and textures, a thoughtful beverage […]
,Salute Oliva
Extra virgin Olive Oil – Frantio, Variety of home grown fruit preserves, Kalamata/manzanillo olives
5 Templeton Drive, Boort 3537Sangria Spanish Tapas Bar
Sangria Spanish Tapas Bar is a small family business offering rustic home styled Spanish fare using local ingredients where we can, including from our own farm, Hillcrest. We are in the early stages establishing of establishing production at a small farm in Campbells Forest (Loddon Shire) to supply the restaurant. Originally part of a larger land […]
3 Victoria Lane, Bendigo 3550Simply Tomatoes
Over almost thirty years of Lanyon’s growing tomatoes, Marilyn developed many recipes from red and green tomatoes. But, there was one stand out favourite for family and friends – Simply Green Tomatoes. So after extensive market research domestically and overseas, Ian and Marilyn began Simply Tomatoes journey in 2002. The family finished supplying the processing […]
479 Parkers Road, 3537Squirrel Gully Saffron
THEIR STORY BEGAN WITH A SHARED DREAM TO FOLLOW A PATH LESS TRAVELED Drew had always had a dream of moving away from the hustle and bustle of the city to the wide open spaces of the countryside. He hoped to find an off-grid property and use the skills he had learnt in his 15 years […]
Dunolly-Rheola Road, Dunolly 3472Teaporium
Teaporium is a small batch micro blender of organic, unique tea blends and other bespoke concoctions. Using mostly locally sourced, fresh ingredients we are able to produce beautiful product just for you. We are also very proud of the collaboration between Teaporium and The Tea Lady – a unique and instantly recognizable brand of beautiful […]
,The Epicurean Delicatessen
An Italian inspired “tavola calda” with a full gourmet delicatessen. The Epicurean, Bendigo’s little piece of Italy. Savour the flavours of Italian fare cooked with much love and care. Traditional recipes using seasonal produce to enjoy in or take home to share with family and friends. Gourmet lunches. All day breakfast. Gift certificates. Larder and […]
79 Mitchell Street, Bendigo 3550The Good Loaf Sourdough Bakery & Café
Delicious sourdough loaves that are highly nutritious, 100% additive and preservative free, come from the ovens of Bendigo’s only authentic The Good Loaf Sourdough Bakery and Cafe from Monday-Saturday.
404 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo 3550The Woodhouse
Welcome to The Woodhouse. From the moment you enter, your senses will ignite. We are a Bendigo Steakhouse and Redgum grill dedicated to using our unique “cooking with wood” techniques. Specializing in premium beef, meats and wood fired pizzas, The Woodhouse has quickly become a local favourite. You can smell the delicious smokiness of the Red […]
101 Williamson Street, Bendigo 3550Warialda Belted Galloway Beef
100% grass fed beef, specifically belted Galloway breed, Beef, gluten free smallgoods
130 Ryans Road, Cloribinane 3658