The Shire-Based Italian Family Producer That’s Been Hidden In Plain Sight
There’s even a factory outlet where you can grab all their goodies at a reduced rate
Sandhurst
A girls’ catch up over wine, a Sunday afternoon watching the footy, a quick nibble before a night-out. There aren’t many occasions that don’t go hand-in-hand with a spread of deli favourites, gourmet condiments and wheel-sized slabs of cheese. But instead of popping down to your local big-chain supermarket, we’re here to herald the discovery of a family-owned deli right here in the Shire - and you probably never even knew it existed.
What you will be familiar with is the known-and-loved brand, Sandhurst, who have brought preserved goods to the shelves of grocery stores, the kitchens of restaurants and the tables of Australians since 1988. But what you may not know is that this well-loved national brand has a bricks and mortar outlet store right here in the Shire.
Its products derived from a long line of tightly-held and time-worn generational recipes, Sandhurst is a family business through-and-through. At the heart of it all are two humble Italian grandparents, Nonno Vince, and Nonna Geraldine, who arrived in Australia in the 1950s and began the Sandhurst journey with a simple business model: the local delivery of generously-stuffed sandwiches and hearty, Mediterranean-style dinners.
Conceived of a passion for good food and old-school recipes, Sandhurst remains rooted in authenticity and the joys of coming together over a delicious but rustic plate of pasta, salad or, of course, a spread piled high with delicatessen goodness.
A haven for foodies and budgeters alike, Sandhurst’s Shire storefront offers the high-quality products you know and love, but in bulk, and in far more variety. Picture yourself perusing aisles lined with big jars of olives, sun- and semi-dried tomatoes, capers and antipastos at a price far cheaper than what you’d find anywhere else. Come armed with strong arms, because you’re guaranteed to fill your basket very quickly.
A visit also reveals secret products usually exclusive to cafes and restaurants, such as their home-style pesto, which is made in-house by hand, might we add.
So, next time you’re getting the gang together, setting a beautifully laid table and playing hostess with the mostest (or host with the most), impress your guests by paying Sandhurst’s ‘grab and go’ store a visit - we promise your spread will be better for it.
You can find Sandhurst’s Factory Outlet at 6 Kiama Street, Miranda. Visit sandhurstfindfoods.com.au to learn more about the brand and their products.