This is a story about Dylan and how two businesses were born.

In 2020, Dylan passed away. He was only 18 years old. He had spent many years battling a rare liver disease called PSC. He spent a lot of time in and out of the hospital, dealing with numerous health complications. Despite this, he had an incredible drive and an infectious sense of humour. He loved technology and computers and was often the go-to guy at school for fixing IT problems. He was also a true foodie, always eager to explore different flavours, restaurants, and cuisines. It wasn’t uncommon for him to find the one “weird” food on a menu that he just had to try or discover an exotic restaurant that needed a visit to see what they offered.

Dylan was always in the kitchen concocting some dish or another. From a young age, he had a remarkable palate for quality flavours, and this inspired me to start Dylan’s Deli as a way to honour him, especially for his love of pasta and Italian cuisine.

As my little online deli was growing, I kept finding affordable, quirky products and items that were delightful sellers but not deli items. Starting with detangling hairbrushes, my variety of products grew, and I realised I needed an online platform for these items too. Let’s face it, trying to sell hairbrushes and cleaning products in a deli wasn’t going to work. Dylan’s Deals was created, and after a few months, it made more sense to combine the two online stores.

And there you have it. The story of Dylan and how he was, is, and always will be my inspiration and guiding light.

As Dylan said at the age of four when he spotted a Spiderman toothbrush in the shops, “I think I will treat myself!”

Go on, why not treat yourself!!