If you ask us, some of the best gifts are edible ones, like chocolates, gourmet delicacies and even the odd bottle of booze. English expat Lucy George saw the market for food-centric gifts not long after opening Mumbleberry, a boutique providore peddling gourmet delicacies from independent producers. When Lucy cut the ribbon on Mumbleberry’s first store in Wilston in September 2020, Lucy initially envisioned it as a convenient resource for locally sourced fine goods, but quickly discovered a sizeable market for gift seekers. Soon, hampers became a big seller, with folks flocking to customise their dream gift pack for loved ones and colleagues, each one busting with artisanal items. Back in July, Lucy opened a second Mumbleberry store in The City, this time snagging a spot at the base of Heritage Lanes next door to Malt Traders. Here, the doyenne of epicurean delights is looking to cater to a more corporate clientele – the kind of time-poor folks that often don’t have the opportunity to scour The City for a suitable gift. Where Mumbleberry Wilston is described by Lucy as more of playground and testing zone for products, the Heritage Lanes store is purpose built, with a streamlined selection comprised of top sellers and crowd-pleasers – all of which are sourced from Australia-based makers and producers.

“I think there’s a big need to be able to gift something that doesn’t break the bank,” says Lucy of Mumbleberry’s broad curatorial methodology. “To be able to gift something that is handmade and beautiful, rather than constantly spending more, I personally think it’s important.” With this in mind, Mumbleberry’s selection is incredibly diverse – everything from chocolates, cheese and small goods to preserves, savoury snacks, table ware and artisanal alcohol can be found on the shelves and in the fridge. Give the room a quick glance and you will spy Woombye cheese, Little Acre pate, relishes from Josh&Sue, kettle-roasted peanuts from Wicked Nuts, plates from Batch Ceramics, tea towels from Susie Crook Design, non-alcoholic cocktails from Altina Drinks, margarita mix from Margarita Margarita and stiffer sips from Gerler Wine and Cape Byron Distillery, and much, much more. Everything on the shelves can be plucked and placed into a custom hamper of your own design, allowing you to customise the perfect pack for a lucky gift recipient. Pre-made hampers are also available if you are happy to leave it in the experienced hands of the Mumbleberry team. Naturally, Mumbleberry is the perfect pit stop to grab some pantry fillers for your own home, or fancy fodder for entertaining. If you’re heading to Malt Traders for a tipple, Mumbleberry has all the makings of a sensational platter, which you can enjoy next door with your drinks.

Mumbleberry is now open to the public – head to the Stumble Guide for operating hours, website links and more.