Mercato specialises in Imported artisan products come from Italy, Spain, France and Persia and include Rustichella pasta, Ferron risotto rice, La Chinata smoked paprika, Valrhona chocolate, Foie Gras & truffles, olives and estate pressed extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegar, anchovies and hard cheeses.  From New Zealand producers Mercato offers Verjuice, apple syrup, chutneys, walnut products, hand made gluten-free sausages,  We now have a Gourmet food hamper & Corporate Gift box service. These gift boxes can be created to your individual needs or we can put a selection together for you.

Established in June 2004 Mercato was born from an idea to provide South Island chefs and home gourmets with access to specialist imported and quality local ingredients.  Owners Ngaire and Marty Baker have travelled and worked extensively overseas in the food and hospitality industry.  They believe the best meals are created using simple combinations of the highest quality ingredients.  With quality comes exceptional depth of flavour, no artificial preservatives and in many cases products that are hand made and estate produced rather than mass produced. 

As well as having a retail showroom open to the public Mercato supplies lodges, hotels and restaurants around the South Island.  Centrally located in Christchurch, customers can enjoy a complimentary coffee, sample many of the products and receive detailed information on all the products in store and ideas and tips on how to prepare and cook them.