A bunch of busy bees



Get to know us. 

We’re a group of bee-loving honey-enthusiasts doing our part to help bees thrive in WA. 

The Beekeepers History

Our Apiarist, Rupert Phillips

Rupert’s interest in bees started at the age of eight when he had been keeping an eye on a colony of bees in a tree at his family’s farm in Winterskloof, South Africa.



Rupert’s father, encouraged by his son’s enthusiasm for bees, took Rupert to see a seasoned beekeeper, Vernon, who lived nearby. Vernon began teaching Rupert the intricacies of beekeeping, and it wasn’t long before Rupert had his first beehive and bee veil. It wasn’t long before his honey earned first, second, and third places at local agricultural shows!


After moving to Australia in 1982, beekeeping became a lifestyle for Rupert — and eventually, also for his wife, Kim — and their passion for bees only grew. With a dream of developing a dedicated honey shop and café for people to taste and learn about bees, Rupert bought a well-established apiary and began his career as a commercial beekeeper in 2005.


In 2008, the construction of “The House of Honey and The Sticky Spoon Café” commenced, opening in 2010.

The Bee Team

Which is really the A-Team. 

We have a bustling, friendly team of 40 people. Everyone is trained in all areas of honey and bees, allowing us to pass on accurate information about Australia's beekeeping industry, our products, and the journey from hive-to-table. We have dedicated teams in our café, meadery, and shop, out in the field, and behind-the-scenes making mouthwatering honey and other products.


We love a challenge, so don't hesitate to ask us a question about bees and honey.

Head Worker Bees

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