Meet the Makers

Discover the unique makers, creators, and producers delighting the Central Coast.

On Saturday 20 September the Central Coast Visitor Centre will host an array of local makers and creators with our Meet the Maker market.

We invite you to this free event to explore an array of pop-up stalls featuring a range of locally made consumable produce. There will be fun for the kids too!

Consumables at the CCVC
Image credit Destination Central Coast x David Ross

The stories behind the creators

A gingerbread cookie covered in pink royal icing

Adris Gingerbread

Adri’s Gingerbread is an award-winning business located on the Central Coast, manufacturing European Style Gingerbreads that are lovingly hand crafted and hand iced with royal icing.

Adriana (Adri) started the business in 2012 on the kitchen table. Her customers were hooked and before she knew it, word spread and Adri was being asked to make gingerbreads for birthdays, weddings, Christmas and corporate events. Adri's delicious treats have spread out to an ever growing number of stockists and now can be found in over 500 cafes, grocers, hamper companies and department stores Australia wide including David Jones, IGA, Gourmet Basket, Foodland Stores. She has also partnered with Haigh's Chocolate for a Christmas range of chocolate coated gingerbread.

For the Meet the Makers Day, enjoy a free paint-your-own cookie from Adri's Gingerbread!

Bouddi Biscuits

Started by founder Maddie Stevens, Bouddi Biscuits isn't your typical biscuit company.

They're on a mission to educate customers about health and eating consciously, making their delicious biscuits with nutrient-rich organic ingredients from local suppliers across the Central Coast. With every biscuit, you're guaranteed that each bite is free of glute, soy and seed oils. 

A cup filled with round brown biscuits and a tea in the background.
A shop filled with shelves of chocolate

Gosford Chocolate & Nougat Factory

The Factory is the home of renowned Australian confectionery producers Nougat Limar, Bon Bon Fine Chocolate & The Sydney Marshmallow Co.

Located in West Gosford, explore an immersive world of chocolate, nougat and much, much more. Have a sneak peek of your beloved treats coming to life through the porthole windows, or take part in a guided tour of the factory floor, and learn how our products are made. Afterward, enjoy a delicious cup of signature hot chocolate and a delightful cake made by our master patissiers, and for the kids, take part in a fun-filled Junior Chocolatiers Workshop.

Herbie's Spices

Herbie's Spices in Charmhaven is a locally run business that has been open since 1997. 

The blends and spice mixes made at Herbie’s Spices contain no fillers, starches, MSG, free-flow agents or additives of any kind, so you know they will be rich in flavour and quality. Using his vast knowledge and experience for your benefit, Herbie has the widest possible range of top quality dried herbs, spices and blends to meet your every need.

A packet of spices labelled 'Herbies Spices'.
A fridge shelf filled with containers labelled 'Little Creek'. Each container is filled with cheese.

Little Creek Cheese

Little Creek Cheese is the Central Coast’s own local, award winning, handmade gourmet cheese factory and outlet. Located within the Old Wyong Milk Factory, along Alison Road in Wyong. Named after their little creek that ran through their property, this factory was created with love and intention. 

They make a large variety of cheeses from their standard club cheddar and vintage cheeses to soft feta cheeses perfect for salads. 

Luka Chocolate

Luka Chocolates is an Australian artisan chocolate company inspired by gathering the best knowledge and know-how from  traditional Belgian chocolate makers.

Our appetite for excellence runs through every chocolate. We passionately combine a blend of premium couverture with locally sourced ingredients including fresh cream, organic honey, 100% pure fruit juices, nuts, fruits and spices to create a little slice of heaven with every chocolate.

Since 2011 our passion for chocolate has taken us from being a small wholesale supplier, to having our work on display in the heart of the Yarramalong valley at the Wyong Milk Factory.

Vintage silver dish filled with artisan chocolates on a rustic wooden table
A lady hanging out beside a colourful van. A man is inside the van and a stack of icecream cones sit next to him

Spoon Bay Gelato

Spoon Bay Gelato, formerly known as Mr Goaty Gelato, is run by beloved locals Dan & Julia. 

The concept is inspired by Dan and Julia’s childhood and travel adventures. Dan grew up in rural England and Greece, and Julia in Bondi Beach. After meeting in France where Dan was a private chef and Julia a hungry traveller, they moved across Europe and the UK before settling in sunny Sydney and moving onwards to the Central Coast in 2016. They frequent Avoca Beachside Markets, and make over 40 delicious flavours of gelato.