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A Bit Dressy
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Their Story
A Bit Dressy was founded by Chef Lara Hayes, whose culinary journey began with a childhood in rural Northland, instilling a 'gate-to-plate' heritage. After spending six years as a yacht chef in Europe, she immersed herself in Mediterranean food culture, where cooking with olive oil, fresh herbs,…
What They Make
A Bit Dressy offers a comprehensive range of artisan food products, including:
Dressings & Marinades
- Crazy Good Coriander Yoghurt & Lime Dressing with jalapeño & garlic
- Epic Green Herby Sauce with cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil (vegan)
- Roasted Garlic Aioli with extra virgin olive oil
- Brilliant Beetroot Pesto with toasted almond & parmesan
- Whipped Feta with sun-dried tomato
- paprika & lemon
- Umeboshi Goodness Dressing & Marinade
- Viet Dammn! Dressing & Marinade
- Classic Tart Vinaigrette & Dressing (vegan).
Condiments & Sauces
- Kiwiana Smoky BBQ Sauce
- Heavenly Hummus with extra virgin olive oil & red spice (vegan)
- Spiced Grain Mustard
- Tamarillo & Apple Chutney
- Tartare Sauce.
Broths
- A variety of nourishing bone broths
- including a Gut powerhouse broth trio and healing wellness detox broth.
Soups
- Seasonal and year-round options such as Keto Spicy Thai Chicken Soup (with chicken bone broth)
- Tuscan Cannellini Bean Soup (vegan)
- Green Goodness Soup (vegan)
- Lara's Divine Dahl (vegetarian)
- and Kumara
- Carrot & Cardamom Soup with ginger and orange (vegan).
Gift Sets
- Curated gift boxes like the Tamarillo & Mustard Combo
- Summer Condiment Bundle
- and Condiments from the Continents Gift Bundle.
Awards & Recognition
- Outstanding Food Producer Awards — Gold Medal Winner(2025 (or recent past, year unclear))
- Artisan Food Awards — Gold Medal Winner(2025 (or recent past, year unclear))
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How to Get Their Products
["Nationwide overnight delivery (excluding rural)","Matakana Farmers Market stall (Saturdays 8am-1pm)","Available at local stores on the Matakana coast"]