Marathon Food Industries (Headquarters & Factory)
The Stadium Titan & Kensington Factory
- Founded 1963
- Footy Stadium Icon (MCG / Marvel)
- Melbourne Industrial Landmark
- Millions Sold Annually
About
Founded in 1963 by Jack Wong, Marathon turned the dim sim into an Australian sporting religion. Producing the dimmies consumed by millions at the MCG and Marvel Stadium.
Heritage & History
In 1961, Jack Dardalis and his aunt Fotini Proka made their first dim sim batches with $210 in a West Footscray garage. Marketing to Greek fish-and-chip shop networks, Jack raced across Melbourne so relentlessly he named the company Marathon. Moving to their sprawling Kensington facility on Hobsons Road, Marathon grew into Australia's largest commercial producer, cementing the dim sim inside footy culture at the MCG and Marvel Stadium.
Craft & Recipe Notes
Signature thick wheat flour dough with corrugated exterior, generous filling of Australian beef, mutton, and local cabbage, seasoned for stadium-grade umami.