When a French chef named Stephane decides to set up shop in Australia, you know the cheese situation is about to get serious—and Steph’s delivers with the kind of authority that only comes from years in professional kitchens. The selection of French artisan cheeses reads like a love letter to fromage: soft-rind beauties that ooze at room temperature, aged varieties with crystalline crunch, and everything in between.

The charcuterie counter is equally impressive, featuring beef bresaola with its deep crimson hue, thinly sliced capocollo that melts on the tongue, cured lonza, and even wagyu beef for when you’re feeling particularly fancy. Antipasto platters come ready-made with the kind of thoughtful composition that suggests someone actually cares about how flavours play together.

The pantry staples lean heavily French—think truffle-infused oils, rustic terrines, silky pâtés and rillettes that transform toast into an event—but there’s a healthy respect for quality Australian produce too. You’ll find authentic Beurre d’Isigny salted butter (the real stuff, imported from Normandy) alongside grazing platters that work equally well for weddings or Tuesday nights when cooking feels like too much effort.

Visit their market stalls to taste before you buy, or order online and let Steph’s French-trained palate do the curating for you. Either way, your next cheese board just got significantly more impressive.