Rustic Gourmet Competitors

Simon Johnson has provided chefs, restaurateurs and home cooks with quality, unique products since 1992. From humble beginnings in a small warehouse in Pyrmont, Sydney, SIMON JOHNSON has retail stores across Australia. Visit in-store or online, for all your gourmet needs. We stock premium products, ranging from the SIMON JOHNSON brand to imported & local producers. Our staff have a passion for food and cooking. They are continually forming and maintaining relationships with artisan producers across the world to source the best products for your entertaining and everyday cooking needs. Be it the best olive oil, pasta, or chocolate you’re looking for, our expert staff can help you find it. Retail staff can even offer you cooking advice, entertaining tips, or perhaps just let you in on where to get the best breakfast in town. There is also a specialty cheese section in each store, showcasing the best artisan and farmhouse cheese made locally and overseas. SIMON JOHNSON run a series of entertaining and educational events at its cooking school in Alexandria, Sydney. Featuring top chefs and industry professionals, participants are immersed in a mix of cooking, tasting, drinking and engaging conversation. To shop where the chefs shop, visit a store today.

Herbie’s Spices fills a need in the community of cooks and food lovers for one central place to access all those hard-to find herbs and spices. Herbie's also stocks the easy-to-find ones,of the freshest and best quality, so that you can stock up on all your spices and herbs in one stop. The blends and spice mixes made at Herbie’s Spices contain no added MSG, free-flow chemicals or artificial 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. You’ll also find spice-related books written by Herbie and a selection of themed spice kits.