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Written Testimonials

Matthew Sturt:

"What a fantastic afternoon we experienced with you! The tour was fun, educational and superbly executed with your expert knowledge and professional manner. A perfect option to suggest for smaller incentive groups visiting Adelaide."

Warm regards,
Matthew Sturt
Associate Director of Sales - M.I.C.E.
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
Hyatt Regency Adelaide
Hyatt Regency Perth

Keith Conlon:

"There is no doubt about it. The Central Market is one of the institutions and one of the attractions of the city of Adelaide.In fact, it's the best produce market in Australia on all counts. If you want some help spotting the latest, get a guide! Mark Gleeson is a longtime foodie and part owner of The Providore stall. And there's action right on his doorstep.

Susan Kurosawa:

Free-ranging market tour a feast for the senses - The curious Cook

But for an in-depth appreciation of what's on offer and the opportunity to talk to stallholders and sample their specialist wares, a tour is the answer.
Restaurateur and food lover Mark Gleeson has worked at the market for more than 15 years and recently began taking around small groups.
His is an insider's view: he runs Providore (stall 66), a long-established mixed-business stand displaying such tempting wares as dozens of types of South Australian olive oils, deli goods, nut-studded nougat and rocky road muffins. In a nutshell, it is what we love: edible tourism.

November 19, 2005

James Graham, Journalist, New Zealand:

Most South Australians are passionate about their food and wine. Few, however, are more worthy of an informed chinwag about all things culinary in the state than Adelaide’s celebrity foodie Mark Gleeson. Luckily for us then, Mark’s now decided to share his wealth of expertise with anyone sensible enough to take the short inner city stroll to the state’s melting pot of produce, the Central Market

Natasha Brain, Trade Development Manager, SATC, Sydney:

said in a recent email “Again, my thanks to you Mark, for supporting this familiarisation & the interstate travel (National) market. The feedback from the group was outstanding, and this is a credit to our SA operators (you!) on the ground, who helped to make this run so smoothly!
They truly loved the Market and were amazed and how much there was on offer... and how friendly the stall holders are!”

Andrea Rademan is VP, International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association/Culinary Division Director and Freelance Writer:

“The best, no the only, way to see Adelaide’s Central Market, is on one of Mark Gleeson’s wonderful food tours. He knows the people, the food, and the secrets, and after just a couple of hours so will you.”

Wagstaff Worldwide - Trisha Cole/Regina Wong:

Sout Australian Chef offers new walking Tours of the reknowned Adelaide Central Market

Join Chef Mark Gleeson and explore one of the world’s finest food marketplaces

Food lovers are invited to tour South Australia’s culinary mecca, the Adelaide Central Market, with one of the state’s noted food experts, Chef Mark Gleeson. With over 25 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, and as owner of Providore, the premium gourmet food stall located in the Market, and Jetty Kiosk Restaurant on the coast, Gleeson’s knowledge of South Australia’s finest food is second to none.

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The Adelaide Central Market, in the heart of the Central Business District is the epicentre of Food, Culture and Lifestyle for so many South Australians. The largest fresh produce market in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 80 specialist Stalls and the most visited tourist destination in South Australia with over 1.3 million visitors per month.

The 135 year old Adelaide Central Market is an absolute MUST DO!