All hand picked by us because of the quality of their products, their beliefs and practices. All our suppliers are based within NSW, most of them being based right here in the Southern Highlands. We are not only committed to serving high quality, sustainability sourced products but also in supporting our local farmers and reducing our transportation kilometres in the process.
Carrington Meats is a farm to fork offering. Together Robert and Jessica Bell make Carrington Meats, a hormone free, pasture raised, locally produced and affordable product. The couple's passion for Agriculture led to them both studying it in NSW. Upon return to the highlands it was then that they became aware of the limited access families had to locally raised beef.
Little Big Dairy Co. Coming from a long and proud line of Dairy Farmers (over 100 years long!). Little Big Dairy have worked hard to sustainably produce the best milk to purchase. They started with the idea to deliver the ‘best tasting, single source milk’ to as many people as possible. They have a herd of 800 Holsteins, born and raised on their farm.
Our veg comes from various local supplies. With our founder's passion being to grow what she cooks, this would only mean we have our very own hand built gardens in Fitzroy Falls. We also source our veg from Duck Foot Farm, organically grown vegetables using the no dig method! Along with Moonacres and Mothertree Farm.
Established in 2011, Double Roasters started roasting ethically sourced ‘green coffee’ in Marrickville. Training baristas along the way they have developed a brand that shares knowledge and serves nothing but quality beans to their communities. Double Roasters practice ‘origin to cup’ and have an environmental mission to ensure consistency in their quality coffee as well as helping sustain people, communities and our planet.
Kangaroo Valley Pastured raised eggs. (Better than free range). Their eggs are collected and processed onsite everyday. They reuse and recycle all trays and milk crates, this helps them minimise waste. All their eggs leave the farm within 2-4 days of being laid, this will make them the freshest eggs available on the market. In a few words, that's why we love these guys!
Wholegrain Milling Co. started over 40 years ago at Wendy and Harry Neale’s families kitchen table. Now led by their son Craig Neale and his family, they work with Australia’s best bakers and farmers to sustainably grow their organic and sustainable grains.
Redleaf Farm is a family run farm who’s beliefs and passions are just like our own. Passionate about ethically raising their animals, educating others about food and sustainable agriculture. Home to heritage breed Saddleback Pigs, Border Leicester X Merino sheep.
Hills Family Farmers, a family of Potato farmers based right here in the highlands. Established in 1904. Everything from planting, maintaining, picking, sorting and packing is done within the family on the farm in Robertson.
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Illustrator, Baker and Picture Book Maker. Growing up as a child in the North of England, Rachel, immersed herself in all things baking and art. At age 12 she started working in the local bakery and by 15 she was spending her weekends creating wedding cakes for local brides.
A true creative from a young age, she went on to complete a bachelors degree in Illustration and Animation at Manchester School of Art.
“My love for baking and illustration came hand in hand. Every new project, in either the kitchen or studio was a blank canvas. A chance to create something new and exciting,” says Rachel.
It was during her time at art school Rachel started her own small cake business to support her study, specialising in cupcakes, celebration and multi-tiered wedding cakes.
Rachel was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 16 and went on to complete her final year at art school focusing on children’s illustrations and learning styles, creating a children’s book that targeted visual, tactile, auditory and kinaesthetic elements.
“My passion for children's illustration came with the difficulties I faced when growing up. I wanted all my work, not just my children's illustrations, to tell a story, a story that everyone can understand and learn from, one way or another.”
Rachel moved across the seas to Sydney in late 2016 and landed a job working at a design school in the marketing team. It was here where she learnt how to build a brand and a loyal community who share similar interests and passions.
“Living and working in Australia wasn’t anything I ever planned, it just happened and I fell in love with the country. I was always a true home bird so being here 5 years on and having launched a business is nothing I ever expected.”
Rachel and Eilish met back in 2018 but it wasn’t until early 2020 that their lives and visions began to align. Having experienced the world on two very different paths, together their knowledge and experiences saw them creating and building a brand that would continue to educate and inspire those around them.
“I wanted to be a part of the change, the education and the challenges that came within the food industry. I’ve always aspired to tell stories and educate through my work. Whether that be in the ingredients I use in my baking, or in the branding and marketing of the business. The What if Society is my biggest story and favourite challenge yet.”
