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Monger Reserve.
The art of giving well.
A vision for thoughtful food, considered gifts and the pleasure of gathering. We are developing Monger Reserve around exceptional ingredients, the people who make them, and a purpose beyond the box.
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Monger Reserve
Good food. A thoughtful gesture.
Our name draws on the tradition of the monger: a knowledgeable purveyor who selects the best with care. Monger Reserve brings that spirit to food gifting, with ingredients and stories that invite discovery.
THE IDEA
We are developing curated ingredient boxes around small-batch food producers, thoughtful presentation and the stories behind exceptional food. Think preserves, specialty chocolate, artisan cheeses and pantry discoveries, selected to be enjoyed and shared.
WHAT WE ARE EXPLORING
From a generous gift to a shared occasion.
Three possibilities guide the concept. Each will be shaped through conversations with future collaborators.
A gift to open together.
Seasonal selections for hosts, friends and families, with room for discovery and the pleasure of sharing something thoughtfully chosen.
A considered thank-you.
Gifting for clients, colleagues and teams, developed around an occasion, an audience and the story a business wants to share.
A place at the table.
Food and gifting within selected Félix events or productions, where the ingredients and the hospitality have a natural place in the experience.
A TASTE OF WHAT’S POSSIBLE
Made for sharing.
Cured meats, distinctive cheeses and thoughtful pairings inspire the boxes we are developing.
Image courtesy of Monger Reserve
Image courtesy of Monger Reserve
Image courtesy of Monger Reserve
Image courtesy of Monger Reserve
THE INTENDED CONNECTION
A little care can travel.
Our intention is for net proceeds from Monger Reserve to support The Apareció Foundation’s Holiday Meal Box Program.
That connection is part of the concept we are developing. The contribution model and details will be established before any products are offered for sale.
Something
worth giving.
Something
worth sharing.
AN INVITATION TO HELP SHAPE IT
Help shape the next Monger Reserve box.
We welcome interest from makers, suppliers, hospitality collaborators and people who would like to hear about future gifts.
For makers with a story.
Tell us about your food, your craft, or the part you could play in bringing Monger Reserve to life.
For future gift-givers.
Be the first to hear about our next box. Tell us whether you are interested in personal gifting, business occasions, or a little of both.
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