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 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 Farm Gate
Take a walk down Memory Lane while experiencing the select new season’ss release of boutique olive products and preserves from Bridgeward Grove Olives. At Bridgeward Grove Farm Gate you will find: – Olives & olive oil tastings. – Home grown seasonal preserves. – Art exhibitions. – Master-classes and creative workshops. – Boutique events, including the […]
170 Englishs Road, Goornong 3557Bridgeward Grove Olives and Art
At Bridgeward Grove Olives & Art you will find olives and Olive Oil tastings, homegrown seasonal preserves, Art Exhibitions, Master Classes and creative workshops, Boutique events, School excursions – creative, environmental, agricultural or Indigenous. Open Sundays and by appointment, the Olives and Art outlet at Bridgeward Grove is a place to enjoy creative activities,local produce […]
170 English's Road, 3557Bridgewater Bakehouse
The busiest little shop in ‘Bridgee’, the Bridgewater Bakehouse serves hot pies, fresh bread and amazing cakes and slices to locals and visitors daily. Housed in a historic main street building, it’s a must-do when passing through. All the bakery goods are made on site and the coffee roasted locally. The bakehouse sources it’s flour […]
6 Main Street, 3516Choclartise
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 […]
McDowalls Road, East Bendigo 3550Custom Coffees
Over 50 different origins of custom coffee blends
165a Strickland Road, Bendigo East 3550Dunluce Lamb
Our family owned and operated business was commenced in May 2012. After lots of family discussions about the concept of a “farm gate to your plate” business. Dunluce Lamb was born, as a means of removing the “Middle Man” and getting some great quality meat to the customer. Composite rams were purchased from Cashmore Park […]
437 Dunolly Archdale Road, 3472Favourite Flavours
Favourite Flavours is a unique gourmet food store specialising in our own homemade Italian Gelato.
253 Napier St, Bendigo 3550Heathcote 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 3453Indulge Fine Belgium 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 3550Just Jams
Homemade artisan jams made with love in Bendigo Victoria. These amazing jams and condiments can be found a many local markets including the Trove Market, Bendigo Farmers Market just to name a few. Click onto their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/justjams to see everything they do. Email: JustJamsBendigo@gmail.com Phone: 0407045715
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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 Estate
The true story of the man McIvor remains a mystery. Surveyor? Bushie? Station Overseer? Local pioneer? Whatever the legend, his notoriety named a region, upon which McIvor Estate now thrives. McIvor Estate has been producing great vinous things since 1997, and owners Gary and Cynthia Harbor have modelled their place on an Italian mixed farm, […]
80 Tooborac - Baynton Road, 3522McIvor Farm Foods
Free range pork (Berkshire/old breed), freerange bacon and ham smallgoods
Corner Northern Highway & Lancefield-Tooborac Road, Tooborac 3522Meehan Vineyard
Meehan Vineyard is a family owned and operated business commencing in 2004 and now producing up to 2000 cases of premium wines annually. All wines are made on site by Philip Meehan. Our flagship Estate Shiraz is complemented with a Heathcote Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Chardonnay being made from fruit produced by neighboring vineyards. […]
4536 McIvor Hwy, Heathcote 3523Michel’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, 3450Mother Bean
1/277 Carpenter St South, Spring Gull 3550Pepper Green Farm
Broad beans, French beans, Baby lettuce and herbs, Numerous varieties of herbs, Salad leaves and Cos lettuce, Spinach leaves and rainbow chard
44 Thunder Street, Bendigo 3550Pud For all Seasons
Rocky road and coconut rough, Variety of puddings
Room 24, 1 Halford Street, Castlemaine 3450Rocks on Rosalind
Rocks on Rosalind is situated at 12 View Street, Bendigo. Housed within the historic National Bank walls, ‘Rocks’ over looks beautiful Rosalind Park and the Alexandra Fountain. Rocks has taken the Bendigo dining scene by storm, adding greater diversity to the local list of Bendigo restaurants. Rocks offers diners and drinks a range of socially […]
12 View Street, Bendigo 3550Salute Oliva
Extra virgin Olive Oil – Frantio, Variety of home grown fruit preserves, Kalamata/manzanillo olives
5 Templeton Drive, Boort 3537Simply 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, 3537The Brougham Arms
Open for lunch and dinner 7 days per week, enjoy the talents of Award winning chef, Greg Egan. Greg’s craft is showcasing the best of Central Victorian produce in a comfy pub atmosphere. Looking for a classic pub meal? Greg has it covered. Enjoy one of the ‘usual suspects’ on the pub menu along […]
150 Williamson Street,The Epicurean Delicatessen
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 3550Tooborac General Store
The Tooborac General Store is one of our newest members, Peter and Emma Ryan have big plans for their Store. They took over the store in 2012, have remodelled the manual mail sorting area to make room for stationery, newspapers and magazines, installed fridges for cold goods, a central fireplace with couches. They have now opened a […]
5015 Northern Hwy, 3522Warrialda Belted Galloway Beef
100% grass fed beef, specifically belted Galloway breed, Beef, gluten free smallgoods
130 Ryans Road, Cloribinane 3658