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South Australia’s Top 100 Artisan & Maker Picks

A curated showcase of the state’s finest food, beverage, lifestyle and wellness brands.

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The Opportunity

 South Australia is home to some of the most respected and exciting artisan brands in the country, but we feel not all of them get the spotlight they deserve.

South Australia’s Top 100 Artisan & Maker Picks has been created to change that.

This is a premium, invitation‑led showcase inspired by the idea of “favourite things”, where exceptional products are discovered, experienced and remembered. Selected brands will have their product placed directly into the hands of MasterChef Australia alumni and other tastemakers at a private celebration in February, 2026.

This presents a curated moment of discovery for brands that represent quality, provenance and creativity.

10 Distinct Categories to Particpate


Pantry & Provenance
  • Jams, marmalades and preserves
  • Chutneys, relishes and pickles
  • Artisan sauces (BBQ, hot sauce, pasta sauce, marinades)
  • Extra virgin olive oils and infused oils
  • Vinegars and dressings
  • Capers, olives and antipasto items
  • Smallgoods (shelf-stable formats only)
  • Native ingredient blends or seasoning salts
Sweet
Craft
  • Artisan chocolate bars or boxed chocolates
  • Confectionery and nougat
  • Biscuits, cookies and baked treats (sealed packaging)
  • Sweet snack packs
  • Granola or muesli snack formats
  • Dessert accompaniments (e.g. sauces, syrups, toppings)
Coffee, Tea & Alternative Brews
  • Coffee beans or ground coffee (small packs)
  • Coffee sachets or drip bags
  • Loose-leaf or bagged teas
  • Herbal or botanical tea blends
  • Cacao blends or functional beverage powders
  • Fermented brews (non-refrigerated formats only)
Beverage & NOLO Innovation
  • Alcohol-free spirits, wines or RTDs (approved sizes only)
  • Tonics, mixers and sodas
  • Kombucha (shelf-stable only)
  • Mocktail mixers or concentrates
  • Botanical beverage bases
  • Tasting cards or experience vouchers where physical product is unsuitable
Emerging SA Makers
  • Innovative pantry items
  • Modern snack or beverage concepts
  • Functional or wellness-led consumables
  • Hybrid products that don’t fit traditional categories
  • First-release or hero products from newer brands
Wellness & Skincare
  • Skincare minis or travel-size products
  • Hand creams, balms and body lotions
  • Facial oils, serums or mists
  • Natural soaps or cleansers
  • Wellness oils, roll-ons or ritual products
  • Bath or self-care essentials
Home & Entertaining
  • Candles or home fragrance (non-fragile formats preferred)
  • Tableware or entertaining accessories
  • Small home décor items
  • Serving accessories or host gifts
  • Kitchen or dining accents
  • Giftable design objects
Sustainable & Ethical SA
  • Reusable household items
  • Low-waste or zero-waste products
  • Eco-friendly personal care items
  • Sustainably sourced or ethically made goods
  • Plastic-free or refill-based products
Artisan
Gifts
  • Handmade or small-batch gift items
  • Artisan stationery or paper goods
  • Small craft objects or keepsakes
  • Giftable lifestyle accessories
  • Branded merchandise with strong design appeal
Regional
Standouts

One brand from each of the Regions represented:

  • Barossa Valley
  • McLaren Vale
  • Adelaide Hills
  • Fleurieu Peninsula
  • Eyre Peninsula
  • Limestone Coast
  • Riverland
  • Clare Valley
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Yorke Peninsula
 Regional Standouts is a celebration of place, provenance and local identity across South Australia.

This category recognises exactly one brand from each major South Australian region, selected for how strongly its product and story represent that place.

The Event

The curated tote collections will be gifted to guests at Rhiannon Anderson's “Feast of Friendship” Celebration in South Australia.

Guests will come together to celebrate Rhiannon's 50th birthday

Each guest will receive two themed tote collections, curated by category.

14 February, 2026
Salopian Inn, SA
10+ MasterChef Alumni
40+ Assorted Guests

Two curated tote collections

Pantry & Pour

Includes categories such as:

  • Pantry & Provenance
  • Sweet Craft
  • Coffee, Tea & Alternative Brews
  • Beverage & NOLO Innovation
  • Emerging SA Makers

Ritual & Home

Includes categories such as:

  • Wellness & Skincare
  • Home, Entertaining & Design
  • Sustainable & Ethical SA
  • Artisan Gifts
  • Regional Standouts

How the Showcase Works

  • 100 brands will be selected in total
  • Brands are curated across 10 clearly defined categories
  • Each brand is featured in one tote collection only, aligned to its category
  • 50 tote bags will be produced per collection
  • Each selected brand supplies 50 units of one signature product or experience

 

This structure ensures focused exposure, clear category relevance and a premium guest experience.

What Selected Brands Receive

  • Official selection into South Australia’s Top 100 Artisan & Maker Picks
  • Physical product placement into a curated tote collection
  • Exposure to MasterChef alumni and food & lifestyle tastemakers
  • Inclusion in digital communications related to the showcase
  • Future collaboration opportunities (not guaranteed, and subject to separate negotiation)

Brand Participation Requirements

To be included, selected brands must:

  • Provide 50 units of one signature product or experience
  • Ensure products are tote‑friendly, lightweight and non‑perishable
  • Provide experience cards or vouchers where physical product is not suitable
  • Pay a $1,500 Brand Participation Fee

 

The participation fee supports curation, handling, packing, logistics and official placement within the Top 100 showcase.


KEY DATES

Applications
close

Friday, 16 January, 2026

Product delivery & payment due

Saturday, 31 January, 2026

Tote collections
presented

Saturday, 14 February, 2026

Important
Note

Categories are capped. Once a category is filled, applications will close.

Apply Now

 If you believe your brand belongs in South Australia’s Top 100 Artisan & Maker Picks, we invite you to apply.

Full Name*
Phone*
Brand Name*
Website*
Instagram Handle
Which category best fits your product?*
If applying as a Regional Standout, which region do you represent?*
Product Name (Signature Product)*
Product Type*
Brief Product Description (max 50–75 words)*
Retail Price (RRP)*
Product Size / Format*
Can you supply 50 units of this product by 31 January?*
Is the product tote-friendly and non-perishable?*
Does the product require refrigeration?*
Is the product packaged in glass?*
If your product is experience-based, will you provide 50 experience cards or vouchers?*
Why do you believe your brand belongs in South Australia’s Top 100 Artisan & Maker Picks?*
What makes your product distinctly South Australian?*
I understand that selection requires:*
If selected, who should receive the invoice?*
By submitting this application, I confirm that all information provided is accurate and that I can meet the requirements outlined above.*
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 South Australia’s Top 100 Artisan & Maker Picks is a curated initiative delivered by Rhiplenish on the Road & Goodwill Adventures.

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