There’s something extra special about serving food at your holiday gathering that’s not just delicious, but also made by your neighbours, in your region. When you go local, from the early morning coffee to the late‐night dessert, you’re doing more than checking boxes: you’re celebrating community, building connections, and creating a story around your table. This year, consider a full day of food and drink from Manitoba makers.
Morning coffee from Sheepdog Brewing
sheepdogbrewco.com
Start your party day with a bold Manitoba brew of cold-brew or coffee: Sheepdog brews in Winnipeg, with a “less-is-more” approach, specializing in refreshing cold brew but also offering coffee beans for a warmer start to your day.
Bread and baked goods from Tall Grass Prairie Bread Company
tallgrassbakery.ca
When party guests arrive, greet them with crusty loaves, buns, and fresh-made bread from Tall Grass in Winnipeg, where they mill local organic grains on site and bake from scratch. Check out their full list of locations at their website.
Deli and produce from De Luca’s Specialty Food Store
deluca.ca
For deli meats, fresh produce, and those gorgeous party platters, De Luca’s delivers with family-owned Italian traditions in Winnipeg (est.1969). They also offer freshly made pasta and pizza dough.
Cheese and charcuterie from The Cheesemongers Fromagerie
https://thecheesemongers.ca/
A local gem for artisan cheese boards and companion charcuterie picks: The Cheesemongers in Winnipeg curate cheeses from Canada and abroad, ideal for your appetizer spread.
Sauces and finishing touches from Gourmet Inspirations
https://gourmetinspirations.ca/
Elevate your dishes with finishing sauces made right here in southern Manitoba by Chef Peter Fehr: think Maple Bourbon BBQ sauce, Salted Caramel Whisky dessert sauce, creamy peppercorn – all small batch and local.
Wash it down with a beer from Barn Hammer Brewing
For the beer lovers in your party (or a pairing for your food spread), Barn Hammer in Winnipeg offers creative small-batch craft beers perfect for toasting the season.
Craft some creative cocktails with spirits from Patent 5 Distillery
https://patent5.ca/
For those who prefer spirits, Patent 5 in Winnipeg is a standout: craft distilling with Manitoba-grown grain, making gin, vodka, whiskies and more.
Hand crafted toffee from Utoffeea
https://utoffeea.com/
For a little sweet nibble or a treat to add to your holiday spread, Utoffeea is handcrafted in Winnipeg, gluten-free, and perfect for sharing.
A custom dessert from Lilac Bakery
Finish the day with something special: Lilac Bakery in Winnipeg has handcrafted desserts (cakes, slices, cookies and more) made from scratch and perfect for the festive moment.
When you build your holiday party menu from these local Manitoba makers, you’re doing more than just shopping. You’re supporting your neighbours. Raise a glass to Manitoba makers and serve dishes and drinks that resonate not just for how they taste, but for what they represent.
