Meet the independent artisans, farmers, and makers who make Vancouver Island taste so spectacular.
At Fat Squirrel Gifts, we don’t just build gift boxes; we build partnerships. We believe the best flavours come from small batches, slow processes, and people who are fiercely passionate about their craft.
Every single item tucked inside a Fat Squirrel box has a postal code right here on Vancouver Island. We spend our time scouting backyard orchards, small-town workshops, and coastal kitchens to bring you products made with integrity, sustainability, and absolute pride. When you gift a Fat Squirrel collection, you are supporting a network of local families, independent dreamers, and masters of their craft.
Get to know a few of the incredible partners we collaborate with:
- Wallace Craft Chocolate
Handcrafted in small batches, Wallace Craft Chocolate treats cacao as an art form. By blending ethically sourced, premium beans with high-quality ingredients, they create velvety chocolate bars and confections that bring a sense of pure, unapologetic luxury to every bite.
Where: Victoria, BC
- Fredrich's Honey
A second-generation family apiary, Fredrich's Honey produces exceptional raw, small-batch honeys from hives nestled in the Island's wild pastures. From their smooth traditional wildflower honeys to comforting specialties like their signature Cinnamon Creamed Honey, they bring pure, unadulterated comfort to the table.
Where: Cedar, BC
- Mrs. Jones Jams
Capturing the absolute peak of the valley's harvest, Mrs. Jones Jams crafts vibrant, small-batch preserves and savory spreads using honest ingredients and traditional open-pot methods. Every jar is bursting with authentic, nostalgic local flavor without any artificial shortcuts.
Where: Cowichan Valley, BC
- Saltwest Naturals
Harvested right from the pristine waters of the Pacific, Saltwest handcrafts premium sea salts on the rugged West Coast of the Island. Using a custom-designed, sustainable evaporation process, they capture clean, crisp flakes and smoky, savory blends that reflect the true mineral terroir of our ocean.
Where: Sooke, BC
- Forest for Dinner
Bringing the magic of the deep West Coast woods straight to your pantry. Forest for Dinner specializes in wild-foraged, sustainably harvested island mushrooms, berries, and specialty wild products, curated by professional foragers to offer an authentic taste of our regional wilderness.
Where: Port Alberni, BC
- The Truffle Farm
Deeply aromatic and intensely flavorful, The Truffle Farm represents the pinnacle of premium, hyper-local gastronomy. As one of the Island's premier truffle orchards, their rare, decadent truffle-infused honeys and specialty products add an exquisite, earthy depth to any gourmet spread.
Where: Parksville, BC