Food & Drinks
Enjoy delicious food and drinks.
ALPINE EXPRESS (THE RED COW)
Alpine Express by The Red Cow brings the world-famous Swiss cheese to Australia. Since 2011, they've been shipping their products nationwide. Alpine Express is the premier destination for true raw milk cheese, offering a wide range of brands, including Le Gruyère AOP, Emmentaler AOP, Appenzeller, Tête de Moine, Raclette Suisse or Sap Sago, as well as lesser-known gems like Hornkuhkäse, Red Witch, and Mont Vully Noir.
2 CASTLES BAKERY
Our breads are stone-baked using traditional European methods refined over centuries. Through multi-stage fermentation processes, often lasting up to 48 hours, we develop complex flavours, rich aromas, improved digestibility, and exceptional keeping qualities.
For us, a little piece of Switzerland in Melbourne is the feeling of strolling through the charming streets of Albert Park, which reminds me of Lucerne, nestled at the foothills of majestic Mount Pilatus, the city where I had a wonderful opportunity to refine my craft at Richemont College, one of the top centres for baking excellence.
SCHNAPPS-IDEE
Schnapps Idea Distillery is dedicated to the creation of fine fruit brandies and spirits, similar to what Black Forest distilleries have done for centuries. We are extremely passionate about what we do and what we want to achieve, navigating the balance between traditional and modern methods. Our fruits are sourced locally and processed in our distillery in Heidelberg, Australia. From the fruit to the labelling of the bottles: people and manual craftsmanship play a central role. Whether Packham or Bosc pear, quince, tormentil (Red Root) or another distillate from our range, each brandy is an authentic composition of aroma and taste.
We're thrilled to be part of this year's Swiss Festival! To celebrate, we've set aside 10 bottles of our strictly limited Cherry Brandy (Kirschwasser) just for you.
German Baking Queen
German Baking Queen represents all things German with a cheeky twist. Some of my pretzels are called Boobzels, boobie shaped pretzels and some are called Dickzels… My cakes are just like you remember when your Oma made them. Good and simple ingredients make the most delishes desserts.
STRATHBOGIE ESTATE
At Strathbogie Estate, we’ll share our story and our Swiss connection, then guide you through tastings and the option to buy a glass of wine (in cups).
You can sample Pinot Noir, Sauvignon, Arneis, Pinot Noir Rosé, and Sauvignon Fortified, with bottles available for taking home after the tasting.
Ask about our vineyard's terroir, winemaking approach, and how the Swiss link influences our style, plus suggested food pairings.
We start with Sauvignon, then Arneis to intrigue, Pinot Noir Rosé for brightness, Pinot Noir for depth, and finish with the Sauvignon Fortified, a tasting sequence designed to spark curiosity and invite discovery.
For us, a little piece of Switzerland in Melbourne is the crisp Alpine freshness you taste in every glass.
SWISS GOODIES AUSTRALIA
Swiss Goodies Australia has been selling your favourite Swiss products online for over 5 years on 'www.swiss‐goodies‐australia.square.site'.
Now for the first time, the products are also available at the upcoming Swiss Festival in Melbourne on 8 August. The products on offer will include Rivella, Liqueur filled chocolate batons, chocolate blocks such as Ovomaltine and Ragusa, Biberli and Magenbrot (both are types of Swiss gingerbread), Knorr Aromat and Streu‐mi (spice mix), Zweifel Paprika Chips, Buendner Nusstoertli (nut pie from Switzerland), Ovomaltine Crunchy Cream spread, Roesti (ready to fry), Basler Laeckerli (a gingerbread from Basle), Nussstaengeli (a hard biscuit with hazelnuts), Kaegi‐Fret (chocolate wafers), Chocolate branches from Chocolate Frey (Migros), Caotina (instant chocolate drink), Ovomaltine chocolate drink, Ricola (herbal lozenges from Switzerland), Fondue (ready mix), Landjaeger (a Swiss style smoked and pressed sausage), Swiss folklore watches, Swiss themed wallets, Swiss wooden cows and many more.
Option for cash and eftpos payment available on the day.
INVIDIA WINES
Bringing Swiss world class wines to Australia for all of the local wine lovers to discover and enjoy.
We offer a variety of Swiss Wines to taste and to purchase by the bottle.
LONG PADDOCK CHEESE
Based at The Mill Castlemaine, Long Paddock Cheese is a small-scale Australian artisan cheesemaker, recognised as one of the best in Australia. We create deliciously-different hand-made cheeses, mainly in the French style but with a definite Australian identity. Our globally-renowned cheesemaker, Ivan Larcher, heads a small-but-skilled team making soft and semi-hard cheeses and fresh dairy products, perfectly ripened and beautifully packaged. All our products are hand-made from certified-organic cow's milk from a nearby family-owned farm, delivered to us several times a week.
Also at Long Paddock Cheese, The Cheese School runs professional artisan cheesemaking and other dairy training, a range of small-scale business-related training, as well as training for cheesemongers, regulators, home cheesemakers and cheeselovers. It also serves as a base from which we run consulting work and small-scale events. In the almost 4 years since we started the business, we have been acknowledged as bringing some of the most exciting developments to Australia's fast-growing artisan cheese industry.
https://longpaddockcheese.com.au
OLIO CLEMENTE
In Puglia’s stunning Gargano region, our family’s story of producing exceptional olive oil began more than a century ago. The tradition here in Southern Italy is to name the family’s first son after his paternal grandfather, a way of passing on the family name and legacy.
This is how we trace our roots back to the late 19th century, when our great-grandfather, Berardino Clemente, first started trading almonds and oil.
CARDWELL CELLARS
Cardwell Cellars is a wine shop and wine bar with an outdoor, dog-friendly courtyard and a multi-purpose, sunny function room.
We've sourced over 500 wines from all corners of the world, from Geelong to Germany to Japan. Any wine can be taken from the shelf and enjoyed on premises for a $20 corkage. We have a diverse selection of bottles open so you can also enjoy wines by the glass.
We are open every day of the week.
For us, a little piece of Switzerland in Melbourne is sharing a bottle of wine with friends in a warm, candle-lit room.
GRILL N CHILL
We are hospitality pros who decided to ditch the daily grind and go on an epic adventure into the great outdoors!
With our passion for great service and creating awesome experiences, we decided to start our own thing.
With loads of experience, we’re all about redefining the food truck offering and giving our guests the time of their lives – one bite at a time!
FRENCHEESE
Frencheese is serving the raclette cheese, one of the most popular dish in Switzerland and Germany. The dish is melted cheese poured on sauteed potatoes, cornichons, salad, cured meat.
https://www.facebook.com/frencheeseaustralia/
ICE CREAM DELIGHTS
Ice Cream Delights is a family-owned Mobile Ice Cream Van and Truck business serving Gelati, Soft Serve Ice Cream, Fairy Floss, Drinks, Slushies, and other delicious food.
Ice Cream Delights has the experience and staff to meet the demands of your next special event.
We have catered for many major events across Victoria such as the markets, school fetes, fundraising events, corporate events, agricultural shows, private functions, and many more. Visit our Gallery page to see our vans out in action.
https://icecreamdelights.com.au/
LITTLE YARRA CREPERIE
Little Yarra Crêperie has a strong reputation for dishing up delicious artisan crêpes and galettes at markets and events across Melbourne and beyond.
While they closely adhere to techniques taught at Atelier De La Crêpe in Brittany, France, where their head Crêpier was trained, they take a creative approach to fillings, drawing inspiration from the abundance of produce and the cultural and culinary diversity of contemporary Melbourne. The result is a unique food offering that merges the traditions of French Crêperies with a global flair, and has made them a much loved addition to the Melbourne food scene.
They use only quality ingredients, local and organic where possible, and their menus almost always includes vegan and gluten-free options. Each crêpe or galette is made fresh to order, ensuring freshness and allowing customers to enjoy the artistry of their skilled crêpiers at work!
www.littleyarracreperie.com.au
STOMPY COFFEE
A Premium Coffee Cart Business combining delicious coffee and seamless speedy service to any location or event.
We bring the convenience of high-quality, freshly brewed coffee directly to your event, whether it's a corporate campaign, wedding, birthday, or any special occasion.
We provide a fully equipped mobile coffee station, staffed by experienced baristas, ensuring your guests enjoy delicious espresso-based drinks, with regular milks, premium alt milks and desserts throughout your event.
WURSTHUETTE
FREE-RANGE BUTCHER MELBOURNE
Meister of the European Sausages since 1862 in Switzerland and since 1983 in Australia.
High-quality free-range meat, smallgoods and delicacies prepared in the traditional Swiss way.