Parisi

Father and son, Chris and Julian Parisi, are at Flemington Markets daily and work with a huge network of growers to source great fruit and vegetables. I’ve worked with the Parisi family since 2012 and I’m inspired by the way they do business. Chris’s father Antonio Parisi opened their first greengrocer in Strathfield in 1954. They moved to Rose Bay in 1981 where the family’s name became synonymous with quality fresh produce. Chris’ son Julian grew up in the business that cousin Anthony is now also part of. I love working with a family business like Parisi because these guys all really care about their produce, their customers and each other!

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Cook with Parisi Fresh Produce

I use Parisi’s fruit and veg in all sorts of dishes, sweet and savoury, across a wide range of cuisines.

Scroll down to see some of my videos and recipes using Parisi fresh produce.

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Caramelised Baked Strawberries

Sometimes strawberries can be more about colour than taste. Chef Janni Kyritsis taught me that heating them, especially with a touch of sugar, brings out their natural flavour.

Grilled Zucchini Flowers

How pretty are zucchini flowers? So easy to prepare too! Inspired by Sardinian chef Giovanni Pilu, I grill them and drizzle with a simple herb dressing that’s also great over any grilled veg.

Apple & Pecan Salad

Crisp sweet apples and crunchy pecans mixed with a handful of greens, come together in this simple salad that’s a bit like a Southern version of Waldorf salad.

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Q&A

Why is quality fresh produce expensive?

Premium fresh produce is a very small percentage of the country’s total production. The cost involved in producing a quality piece of fruit compared to a blemished or inferior piece varies significantly and – like anything – what you put in effects what comes out! The quality of pickers, logistics, packing and storing are other major expenses involved in delivering consistently high quality fresh products to market.

How do I buy the best vegetables at the best price?

The most important tip for quality fresh produce at the best price is to buy what’s in season. Make the most of gorgeous Aussie asparagus in spring and radicchio in winter. Out of season produce is in scarce supply, or imported, so it’s always going to be more expensive and not even at its best! Secondly, be prepared to try different fruit and veg. Artichokes, chestnuts, zucchini flowers and cumquats are just a few of the products many people look at but never cook with.

Who owns Parisi?

Parisi Australia is owned by the Parisi family, including Chris Parisi and his son Julian. The business was started by Chris’s parents Antonio and Giovanna Parisi in 1954 after they immigrated from the Aeolian island of Lipari.

Which chefs and restaurants does Parisi supply?

Parisi has long been a supplier to leading Sydney restaurants including the Merivale Group, Fink Group, Rockpool Dining Group, Saint Peter and Catalina. They also supply corporate clients including PWC and Google.