The Taste Bundaberg Festival celebrates the region’s vibrant food producers and chefs with over 30 events across the Bundaberg food bowl.
This month we share the stories of our Local Taste Ambassadors, and what makes them passionate about growing, producing and cooking in the Bundaberg Region.
Nat and Mark from Childers Fine Foods share their story:
How long have you been producing in the Bundaberg Region?
Five years ago, we moved to Childers from Sydney.
Our production of Carolina Reaper fresh chillies and chilli powder commenced approximately 10 months later, and our sauces entered the market approximately three years ago.
What do you love about living in the Bundaberg food bowl?
The lifestyle, the weather, the accessibility to everything.
We love growing our own produce and seeing our produce sold within the marketplace.
We also love the freshness of the food available to local markets.
What would you like to tell visitors about the region’s vibrant fresh produce?
It’s second to none. Something for everyone here.
So much opportunity.
Where is your business located and what is the best part about it?
Childers. The best part about our location is the rich volcanic soil, the water supply and the beautiful sunshine.
The town itself is a happy place and the people and local businesses are extremely community minded.
How are you involved in Taste Bundaberg Festival this year?
Childers Fine Foods will have a stall of their own stall, selling their range of chilli sauces, kabanas, beer sticks, rocky road.
These products are all derived from produce grown on our farm.
Our company also has an event management team, that operates under the branding Community Events Management.
Community Events Management will be the market coordinator for market stalls for the Taste Bundaberg Market event.
What’s your favourite thing to cook using local fresh produce?
Besides our wonderful range of sauces, nothing beats our local lamb, for a good old fashion roast and vegies.
Read more Local Taste Ambassador stories here, and check out the Taste Bundaberg Festival program.
