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We’re your direct connection to local food makers.

We help cafes, restaurants, grocery markets, and other food retailers surprise and delight customers with in-demand specialty food products from nearby communities.

LOCAL SUPPLIER NETWORK

Source the best from Southern Ontario’s fresh food scene.

Tap into our network of over 100 specialty food producers. Reinvigorate your offering with seasonal treats, trendy eats, and unique products customers will crave.

Cater to diverse tastes.

Source direct & boost profits.

Cut out excessive distributor fees and charges. Secure direct pricing to improve your bottom line.

Build stronger ties with suppliers.

Collaborate and grow together with your suppliers while supporting local businesses.

Become a food destination.

Stock fresh products that set you apart, making you a must-stop spot in your community.

Find thoughtful products that meet your customers’ changing tastes and dietary needs.

FAST SAME-DAY LOGISTICS

Get the freshest stock without the logistical nightmare.

Use our cost-effective same-day delivery service to bring in the delicious eats you discover. We deliver straight from the maker, unlocking peak freshness for the longest shelf-life. Specialising in fragile foods and frozen items, we make sure your shipments arrive in retail-ready condition.

  • No order minimums. Use our B2B delivery service as often as you need.

  • Special handling comes standard. Our drivers are trained professionals.

  • No loading dock required & no tailgate fees. Our fleet goes where big trucks can’t.

TECH-ENABLED DELIVERY

Easily manage deliveries without the back and forth.

Use our Partner Portal on desktop, tablet, or smartphone devices to quickly and easily schedule a pick-up up to thirty days in advance. Work with a supplier on the regular? No problem, you can setup a recurring delivery, too. At any time, you can easily view the status of your pick-up or delivery. If you run into any issues, our friendly support staff is ready to help — they’re real humans, not chat bots.

CUSTOMER-FOCUSED

Where service meets partnership – grow with us.

We're in this together – your win is our win. Our team (a bunch of food-lovers) is all about making connections that last. We’re here to get to know your unique needs and make sure they're met, every time. Quick to lend a hand or an ear, we’re always on the ball when you need us. With our insider food know-how, we keep you stocked with the goods that customers love, sourced from the best local artisans around.

Let’s chat.

Book a quick 15-minute consult with our team to learn if Starling is a fit for your business. We can’t wait to chat with you.

Testimonials

  • Sullivan & Bleeker

    “Your rates and delivery range are what originally drew us in, and your ongoing support, flexibility and kindness to our staff and clients is what keeps us coming back.”

  • Konscious Kitchen

    “Starling helped us increase our geographical reach to where we could never go. It’s great for a small business like ours.”

  • The Bearded Baker

    “I've been using Starling now for over 2 years to deliver my customer's online orders. The service provided by their team is second to none.“

  • MealFix

    “The management and dispatch team, their drivers, and overall service level has been unmatched. I have dealt with several delivery services over the years and Starling is the best.“

FAQs

  • Our goal is to help grow the businesses of both artisan food suppliers and retailers alike. That means, we’re constantly finding opportunities for both sides of the equation. We don’t carry any inventory or warehouse product; instead, we operate a dependable same-day fulfillment network.

    So, you could say we’re a little of all three. But mostly, we’re something new altogether. Our focus is on building strong relationships and a rock solid local food supply chain without the unnecessary layers.

  • Yes, absolutely. If you have great local producers you work with already and just want to upgrade your logistics solution, you can use our same-day delivery service as frequent as your business needs. Get in touch!

  • Nope! You can use our service as often or as little as makes sense for your business. It’s what makes us an especially great for growing businesses.

  • There are no start-up costs or hidden fees. We keep things simple. Contact us to learn more.

Ready to get started?

Let’s spread love for good food.