Creating a Spanish hub in one of Melbourne’s most beloved foodie markets has been a long awaited passion project for me.

Entering the city’s vibrant culinary scene, I wanted to recreate a sensory experience similar to walking through La Boqueria market in Barcelona. A place where Spanish delicacies could be discovered both as ingredients in a deli setting or full formed dishes in a bodega menu – all in the midst of a market’s buzzing ambience.

Whether you’re completely new to Spanish cuisine, or an expat looking for a taste of home, La Central is a place where authenticity and careful selection are guaranteed. We cater to those in search of quality ingredients and share our culture by sharing information about where they come from and how to cook them. 

Sourced from Spain or by supporting Australian artisans following Spanish methods. We follow a simple criteria: incredible flavour, quality ingredients and care for sustainability.

Whether you’re gathering with friends and loved ones, taking a break from market hopping, enjoying a few tapas and aperitifs as we prepare your order, or simply stopping by for a bottle and few nibbles to spruce up your evening on your way home… This is what La Central is for. 

And so please join me in toasting to a new pocket of Spain in Melbourne!

– Alberto