Culinary Kitchen
Culinary Kitchen makes comfort food from scratch, celebrating Huon Valley produce through house-made sauces, relishes and desserts. Their Berry Chilli Jam features local strawberries and blueberries, while their Apple & Pear Jalapeño Relish showcases the valley's orchard fruits. Signature cookie pies and ice cream sandwiches highlight Huon honey and berries in every delicious bite.
The Bakery @ Huntingfield
The Bakery @ Huntingfield is a local, family-run business that has been baking quality desserts, tarts and savoury favourites for over 30 years. They’re passionate about using local, quality ingredients wherever possible, creating classic baked treats that are a familiar favourite across Tasmania.
Tasmanian Saffron and Growers Own Distillery
Nestled in the fertile heart of Tasmania’s Huon Valley, this boutique producer is dedicated to growing some of the world’s finest saffron. Their vibrant, hand‑harvested threads are prized not only for exceptional culinary use, but also for their natural health and lifestyle benefits. Their passion for quality extends beyond the spice itself, inspiring a unique range of saffron‑infused creations — including Growers Own Saffron Gin, Saffron Vodka and Australian Saffron Tea.
Cascade Brewery Co
Cascade Brewery, Australia's oldest continuously operating brewery and a true Tasmanian icon, returns as a valued sponsor of A Taste of the Huon. Established in 1824, their passionate brewers craft beers using 100% Tasmanian barley and hops. Their heritage Cascade Truck will be pouring fresh tap beers all weekend.
Stasberry
Stasberry is a vibrant, family-run pop-up inspired by a love of Tasmania, strawberries, and chocolate. Their signature treat features fresh Tasmanian strawberries sourced from local Huon Valley growers, generously coated in warm, melted Belgian-style chocolate. This season, they proudly use Anvers Chocolate made in Latrobe, Tasmania. Each serve celebrates local produce, creativity, and indulgent flavour.
Liz Bennett Ceramics
Liz Bennett creates hand built and wheel-thrown ceramic pieces in her studio in the beautiful Huon Valley. She loves making large indoor and outdoor sculptures and functional pieces for around your home. Each piece is handmade in the Huon Valley, celebrating the artistry and craftsmanship that comes from creating in this inspiring region.
Bella Rose Florist
Bella Rose Florist, based in Huonville, brings a little pocket of beauty to the festival. Their stall is filled with fresh, seasonal blooms sourced from local flower farms all within 20 minutes, chosen for quality and fragrance. Alongside the flowers, they offer a curated range of handmade gifts from talented Huon Valley and Channel makers—perfect for thoughtful gifting.
TT Island
TT Island is a Hobart-based food truck bringing authentic Taiwanese flavours to A Taste of the Huon. They create traditional Taiwanese dishes using fresh Tasmanian ingredients, celebrating the connection between two islands. Their Huon Valley Apple Cold Noodle highlights crisp apples and fresh veggies sourced directly from the Huon region - a refreshing dish perfect for summertime.
Frank's Cider
Frank’s Cider is a multi-award-winning range of clear, sparkling ciders made from 100% Tasmanian apples, pears, cherries, and raspberries. The Clark family has grown apples and pears in Franklin, in Tasmania’s Huon Valley, since 1836, with the cider named after Frank Clark, a third-generation orchardist who planted many of the trees still harvested today by the fifth and sixth generations.
Lil’ Lizzies Kitchen
Lil' Lizzies Kitchen creates jams, chutneys, relish sauces, cakes and biscuits the good old- fashioned way, full of fresh rich, nostalgic flavour. Proudly supporting local farms across the Huon area, including Willie Smith's, The Green Cherry Shed, Honey Pot & Wolfe’s Berry Farm. Lil' Lizzies Kitchen brings a taste of the Huon with homegrown goodness to every jar and bake.
Amy & Ella’s Handmade Earrings
Amy & Ella's Handmade Earrings is a heartfelt Tasmanian business based in the beautiful Huon Valley. What began as a creative connection between mother and daughter has grown into a thriving small business celebrating individuality and creativity. Each piece is lovingly handmade using high-quality polymer clay, resin and hypoallergenic findings. The Huon Valley's peaceful surroundings and lush landscapes inspire the colours, textures and calmness reflected in every unique design.
Summerleas Distillery
Summerleas Distillery is a boutique, family-owned gin distillery established in 2018 in the southern foothills of Mt Wellington and is recognised as one of Tasmania’s premier gin-only producers. Using locally sourced and home-grown botanicals, their award-winning London Dry gins have earned national and international gold medals and are featured in a range of fresh, handcrafted cocktails.
Kung Fu Canteen
Kung Fu Canteen (Kung Fu Dumplings) serves handmade dumplings with fresh, punchy flavours. They’ve created a special dumpling for the festival featuring Huon Valley free-range pork, paired with complementary local ingredients such as apple or seasonal vegetables. Finished with their house-made dipping sauce, it’s a delicious way to let the region’s produce shine in every bite.
Captain Bligh's Brewery and Distillery
Captain Bligh’s Brewery began in 2011 as a cider maker using Huon apples and is named after Captain Bligh, who planted fruit trees in Tasmania in 1788. Inspired by the Huon Valley’s fruit and hop heritage, the brewery honours this history through its beer and spirits. They have created a new Triple Fruited Sour—a smooth, creamy, fruit-forward ale—for A Taste of the Huon.
Waji Food
Waji Food is led by chef and founder Waji Spiby, with over 35 years creating innovative, high-quality contemporary cuisine. This year, they’re showcasing local scallops from The Channels Garth Seafood, served on the half shell with a Thai crust and finished with Waji’s palm sugar dressing—one of the delicious highlights on their menu this year.
‘Zen Gelato
Born and raised in the picturesque Huon Valley, ‘Zen Gelato's Rebecca only came to understand its true beauty after spending time living elsewhere. Coming home opened her eyes. With deep respect and gratitude, she now honours her privileged birthplace by showcasing the exquisite plant life that flourishes throughout this slice of paradise. ‘Zen Gelato celebrates the unique flavours of the Huon Valley, transforming locally grown botanicals and produce into artisan gelato that captures the essence of the region.
Stukies Brewing Co
Stukies Brewing Company is a family-run craft brewery based in Kingston, Tasmania, founded by a father and son-in-law who turned a homebrewing passion developed during COVID lockdowns into a commercial brand. They currently produce two core beers—a clean, crisp Modern Lager and a bright, fruit-forward Pale Ale—both designed to pair well with food and casual occasions.
Michelle Winter Jewellery
Michelle Winter lives in the forests of Nicholls Rivulet and has called the Huon Valley home for over 30 years. Inspired by Tasmania’s landscapes, she handcrafts jewellery in 100% recycled sterling silver, featuring mountain range silhouettes. She also fossicks and polishes Tasmanian gemstones, setting them into unique, Huon Valley-made designs.
T-Bone Brewing Co
T-Bone Brewing Co. crafts flavour-driven beers from their Huntingfield brewery in the Channel region. For three years, they've been producing balanced, approachable beers full of character. Taking a hands-on approach from recipe creation to packaging, T-Bone delivers memorable brews designed for casual drinkers and craft enthusiasts alike.
MAKEBELIEVE
MAKEBELIEVE Children's Entertainment brings imagination to life with their Out Bush Adventure show. Featuring local entertainer Michelle Pears, this interactive musical adventure is full of songs, dancing and games, encouraging children and adults alike to join the fun!