About Us
Welcome to The Village Providore
At The Village Providore, food is more than something to eat — it’s family, memory, and happiness.
Our story began in Nan’s country kitchen, where the stove was always on and something sweet was cooling on the bench. Nan and Mum taught us to cook the old-fashioned way: stir patiently, taste carefully, and respect every ingredient. When Dad became chief confectionery maker, our kitchen turned into a place where flavour, love, and tradition came together.
In 2017, our journey led us to Sydney’s historic Rocks Markets, where we found our home. There, we dedicated ourselves entirely to handmade fudge and artisan nougat — cutting generous samples, sharing stories, and filling gift boxes with flavours inspired by both heritage and imagination.
With more than 30 fudge flavours and 21 nougat flavours, our range moves from comforting classics like Caramel Honeycomb and Milo & Malteser to bright Australian bush flavours like Desert Lime, Rosella, and Lemon Myrtle. Each batch is made in small quantities, by hand, with care and patience — just as Nan would have wanted.
Our Philosophy
Through all these years and all these flavours, one belief has never changed:
Food is happiness.
It’s the joy of opening a beautiful box.
The comfort of a rich, creamy square shared over coffee.
The excitement of discovering a flavour you’ve never tasted before.
We believe food should:
Taste extraordinary — rich, vibrant, and memorable.
Spark nostalgia — bringing back the warmth of family kitchens.
Bring people together — around a table, through a gift, or at our market stall.
Be made with care — with patience, attention, and respect for tradition.
The Village Providore celebrates the simple pleasures — the comfort of the past combined with the creativity of today — shared in a way that makes life just a little sweeter.
From our family to yours.
Come Visit With Us!
You can visit The Village Providore in two locations across NSW.
Find Us at The Rocks markets
Discover one of Sydney’s most famous weekend destinations, nestled beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Find us every Saturday and Sunday, at Sydney's iconic The Rocks Markets!
The Rocks Markets is a celebration of creativity, where our stall features alongside talented local makers, chefs, and artisans in Sydney's most historic precinct.
Find us there every Saturday and Sunday on George Street under the big canopy, 10am to 5pm.
Find Us At Dirty Janes Bowral
In the Southern Highlands, visit The Village Providore at Dirty Janes Bowral, 13 Banyette Street, Bowral, for handmade fudge, artisan nougat, gourmet pantry favourites and gifts throughout the week.
The iconic Dirty Janes Emporium is a must visit for all things artisan and vintage!
And here you'l find our expanded range of delicious gourmet favorites.
And Dirty Janes is open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm so make sure you visit soon!