Rosalie Gourmet Market

Rosalie Gourmet Market is a long-running food destination in Rosalie Village, Paddington, with a focus on specialty groceries, prepared food and catering. The family-run business began in 1997 and has grown into a boutique European-style food hall carrying more than 3,000 products. Its range brings together Australian and imported ingredients, making it useful for everyday shopping as well as more considered cooking projects.

The deli is particularly strong on cheese, with international and Australian varieties alongside fresh artisan breads, patisserie, cured meats and charcuterie. Shoppers can also find fruit and vegetables, take-home meals, sandwiches, salads, oils, vinegars, pasta, sauces, preserves, baking ingredients, herbs, grains and flavoured salts. The website also highlights harder-to-find products, including edible flowers, freeze-dried raspberries, fresh winter truffles and a broad selection of specialist herbs. Fresh flowers, chocolates and gift items add reasons to browse beyond the pantry shelves.

Catering is a substantial part of the offering, with pre-order options for breakfast and brunch, sandwiches, wraps, salads, canapés, cakes, sweets, and meat and cheese platters. The in-house team prepares cold meat platters in ready-to-serve, environmentally friendly boxes, and catering can be arranged online, by phone or email, with delivery available. Dietary requirements are also catered for, including vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan options listed across the menu.

The market suits a range of visits: picking up ingredients for an impromptu dinner, finding something ready to heat, organising food for a gathering or choosing flowers, kitchenware and gifts. Its community-minded setting in Rosalie Village places it among other independent local retailers. The current proprietor, Rae Gough, took over in 2016 after a career in London's financial sector and a strong interest in the city's food markets, including Borough Market. At 164 Baroona Road, it is a practical stop for Paddington locals, Brisbane home cooks, catering customers and anyone looking for specialty ingredients in one place.