Behind a successful food business in Morwell is a family legacy entrenched in quality produce.
Island Graze Gippsland is run by Islynde Anne and offers grazing tables, boxes and boards for all occasions, and catering for any event: weddings, parties, corporate events and more.
“I take pride in my business by working with local artisans and producers to have only the best quality produce going into my grazing boxes and tables.”
She loves being based in Latrobe City because of the many talented people who call the region home.
“I try to source all my produce locally. To name a few: Bon in the Garden, Maffra Cheese, Sticky Stuckey’s Honey, Postcode Hives, Tinamba Cheese, local artisans and delis, and Manny’s Market.”
Island Graze was launched in 2019, inspired by Islynde growing up in a family where family and friends socialised over food.
“I think back to my childhood and whenever we would come together it would always be over a massive table of food to be shared, something for everyone, and the food was the talking point of every occasion.”
The COVID pandemic has forced most of Islynde’s future grazing tables to be placed on hold for now.
“I’ve had so much interest in grazing boxes for contactless delivery for people to enjoy while isolating, including gifts for birthdays, because no-one can visit their friends and family.
“The pandemic has taught me to just not take things for granted. I see so many people struggling and I just like to think how lucky we all really are.”
Latrobe people can support her business by liking its Facebook page and sharing posts, and recommending Island Graze to friends and family.
The business is offering delivery and pick-up.
Facebook: Island Graze Gippsland
Instagram: @islandgrazegippsland