There is nothing better than genuine, authentic regional Italian foods made the old-fashioned way, and it’s this passion that made Benjamin Cleary-Corradini create Benfatti. Benjamin is a proud young Italo-Australian who, after travelling and studying in Italy, realised his dream to bring the simple-yet-beautiful flavours that are the basis of true Italian cuisine to Australia. Travelling to Italy several times a year, Benjamin and his team scout out new and exciting artisan foods to bring to you at the Jan Powers Powerhouse Farmers Markets, Queen Street Farmers Markets and Mitchelton Farmers Markets.

Staples such as Sicilian cherry tomato sauce with fresh basil, carnaroli rice (half-milled), paccheri pasta from Umbria, Tuscan almond wafers and organic Novello extra-virgin olive oil are sure to inspire a fabulous menu. And more specialised ingredients like porcini mushrooms and black-truffle cream, pure saffron stigmas from Sardinia, truffle-infused Acacia honey from Le Marche and chilli, carrot and tomato paste from Sicily will burst your gastronomic boundaries.

Not necessarily your everyday items that simply suffice, the Benfatti product range features masterpieces of exquisite taste and beauty that will bring immense joy to your meals. To further share his genuine passion for Italy and appreciation for small artisan producers, Benjamin also hosts small exclusive artisan food and wine appreciation tours through the exquisite regions of Sardinia, Tuscany, Le Marche and Emilia-Romagna.