Our Produce
I aim to offer full traceability and transparency with all of our produce.
That way you can see the farms and local businesses behind this movement in sustainability and animal welfare.
The farms and suppliers I use are chosen because of their rearing/ growing methods with the focus on free range, pasture reared, hormone, chemical and GMO free.
My suppliers also share our passion for animal welfare by ensuring that animals are raised and transported with absolute care. In my opinion, the true cost of cheap meat is animal welfare.
I try to use as much native produce in my fruits and vegetables as possible and always strive for organic produce. I love working with heirloom varieties and believe that these are of upmost importance so no two vegetables taste alike. By implementing these native, locally grown foods and heirloom vegetables on my menus I hope to raise awareness in these unique and historical foods so that they will be here for the next generation to grow, cook and maybe even create an entirely new cuisine. The idea that every piece of fruit is the same size/shape and flavour is just unnatural and frankly quite bland.
Some of our suppliers:
dueto - Binnore dairy- hunter valley N.S.W
If you've been to the hunter and tried their Dueto you'll know why I use this cheese company. its all been made onsite from local hunter region dairies and Is freighted direct to Sydney on the morning of your event if you wish to see a full range of their cheeses please check the website.
BRIE - tHE PINES- KIAMA
Established in 1854 ‘ The Pines’ is a family run micro-dairy on the South Coast of NSW. they manage all factors of farming themselves using organic, biodynamic, holistic and regenerative farming methods. Using minimal processing with small and lovingly cared-for herd, they make a range of regenerative dairy products including award winning Cheese, Bottled Milk, Yoghurt and a range of artisan Gelato.
Blue cheese - Coolamon cheese
Coolamon Cheese Company is located in the centre of the idyllic, country village of Coolamon in the heart of the Riverina, an area renowned for its abundance of high-quality produce, especially dairy products. Founded by passionate and highly skilled artisan cheese makers and supported by the progressive local community and shire council, Coolamon Cheese Co creates an innovative range of handcrafted cheeses that are a sensual delight.
SMOKED CHEDDAR - Bodalla
Bodalla Dairy Bush Tucker cheddar range was born in 2012. inspired by our beautiful country and it’s extraordinary variety of native plants – Saltbush, Quandongs, Eucalyptus and Wattleseed to name a few. fascinated by their health benefits which have nourished Indigenous Australians and native wildlife for thousands of years. And as luck would have it, they are a taste sensation when added to cheddar.
Pittwater fine quality meats- mona vale
Multi award winning butcher Jaime at Pittwater meats has been in the business a long time and has gathered many farm gate contacts he cures and smokes his own meats with European beechwood. All their Lamb and Beef is all Australian free range and pasture raised, the Pork is from the Northern Rivers of NSW chemical & hormone free.
lamb - Cowra
pork - bangalow sweet pork
Bangalow Sweet Pork has the very simple aim to produce the best quality & best tasting Pork in Australia. The Bangalow Sweet Pork fat content was tested by the CSRIO and the results indicate it is predominately unsaturated in excess of 60% (unpublished data, Food Science Australia 1998). This fat profile is the basis of our unique flavour and tenderness compares favourably with other meats, including most pork generally available in Australia.
Bannockburn Free Range Chicken
Their free range chickens are accredited by Free Range Egg & Poultry Australia’s (FREPA) and the farms are regularly audited to ensure they meet the FREPA standards. Bannockburn Free Range chickens are processed without the addition of chemicals at their processing plant, using an “Air- chilling” method. This processing method sets Bannockburn Free Range chickens apart from all other free range chicken products on the market.
Salami and cured meats - Salumi Australia
creating an Australian made artisan style salumi range, in the European slow food tradition, sourcing local ingredients and supporting our Australian farmers. Missing the wonderful salumi of their native homeland, the trio created Salumi Australia as a way to share their passion for the world of microbes and their desire to create a community to celebrate the tradition of fermented meats.
Hot sauce and ponzu - Jimoto
Jimoto Foods, an Australian company working with the finest artisan producers in Japan and primo local Australian farmers to create a range of artisanal pantry items that celebrate the delights of Japan.
Jams and preserves - Hanks jams- brookvale
Made by a local chef named hank since 1993 his chutneys and jams are a quintessential part of my armoury.
Mustard and cheese - Bruny Island cheese co
Made and matured using traditional techniques, their range of cheeses changes seasonally and are highly regarded as being some of the finest artisan cheeses made in Australia. their cheeses reflect the seasonal nature of the Huon Valley dairy farm and their herd of rare breed cows. their cheeses to show a distinctly Tasmanian character.
Relishes - Drunken SAILOR canning co - Sydney
Drunken Sailor Canning Co. was created over a couple of bottles of wines on a winters night in 2013. A combination of flavour and fun, Drunken Sailor Canning Co. is about bringing a bit of humour to the table. Small batch, Aussie made preserves are what they stir up at Drunken Sailor.
Leaves, greens and garnishes - forage edibles - terry hills
The farm is based in Terrey Hills and has been operating for 7 years from humble beginnings in the space of one greenhouse expanding to 3 acres consisting of a collection of greenhouses and open fields for growing. Forage Gourmet Edibles grow baby herbs, edible flowers and salad mixes. they also work in collaboration with Urban Green Sydney to supply microgreens and sprouts.
Milk - Gelato Messina -Numurkah, Country Victoria
where their herd of 400+ happy Jersey cows live, beautifully rich, creamy and full fat milk.
Sold in an old school glass bottle, the milk is pasteurised and unhomogenised which means if you leave it to sit in your fridge, the cream will rise to the top, just like in the good 'ol days.
farmhousedirect.com.au
All of my Australian truffles, spices, grains and various miscellaneous products come from this site delivered from the farm gate via Australian post daily.
In their own words..
Farmhouse is open all the time and, what’s more, unlike most other food websites, there is no middleman – we connect you directly with farmers and small producers all around Australia. Everything you buy is grown or made, packed and shipped by the producer.
Our community of farmers and producers is constantly expanding, which means you have incredible access to ingredients that are unique, seasonal or only available directly from the source.
Farmhouse is for people searching for high-quality, unique produce who also care about where their money goes.
A fair share for farmers
Farmhouse is not a website that fronts a traditional supermarket or logistics warehouse. When you buy online through Farmhouse, 90% of the money from each purchase goes directly to the producer. This is about the same as a farmers’ market in town. In contrast, traditional retailing often sees the producer only earn 10-30%.
Northern beaches farmers markets!