About Stonewall Kitchen
"Exceptional speciality foods made from the finest ingredients, the hallmark of Stonewall Kitchen"
Stonewall Kitchen was founded in New England, U.S.A. It is the leading company in Fine Foods and is exclusively represented by CuliShop Import in the Benelux.
In the beginning...
Quality and exceptional good taste have been the hallmarks of Stonewall Kitchen since its beginning in 1991. Sixteen years ago, we set up our three-foot square card table at the local farmers market, displaying proudly the few dozen vinegars and jams we had finished hand labeling just hours before. There was no way we could have imagined the breadth of journey we were about to begin.
Named for the graceful stonewalls that surrounded the original farm where the business took off from; the growth of the company has been remarkable. The "hands on" philosophy of the co-owners is the feeling that flows through every facet of Stonewall Kitchen today. The extraordinary journey of two friends who were waiters, cooks and avid gardeners has captured the interest of many and the loyalty of every employee.
We started our business with a passion for food, in a small home kitchen in Hampton NH. Family and friends helped bottle, label and box products to take each weekend to farmer's markets and craft fairs throughout New England. As our products became popular favorites and our company grew, we moved out of our kitchen and into larger quarters on a farm in Kittery, Maine. A converted barn was used for production, offices and distribution center for more than two years.
As the company grew...
In the early summer of 1995, the company's need to expand led to relocation for all aspects of the business. We moved to a new location in York, Maine to open our first Company Store. This same year, we were honored with the top national award for Outstanding Product Line at the NASFT Fancy Food Show in New York City. Garnering attention across the United States, orders for our products flooded in. Our staff grew, warehouse space needs increased, retail space was not adequate and we soon began looking for another new home for Stonewall Kitchen. In the year 2000, we proudly opened our 55,000 sq. ft. headquarters on what is now known as Stonewall Lane in York, Maine.
Today, Stonewall Kitchen boasts over 6,000 wholesale accounts nationwide, thriving catalog and web divisions and eight company stores. New in 2003 was the Stonewall Kitchen Cafe, a casual bistro located adjacent to the flagship store in York. Our staff now totals over two-hundred, and five new stores within New England have been opened in the past several years. Our entire product line continues to be one of the most awarded in the industry year after year. Plans are being developed to open more company stores in New England and to continue to grow all divisions.
For us, the success of Stonewall Kitchen is more than just a reflection of our talents and resourcefulness as chefs and gardeners in creating a line of award-winning, nationally reWild Maine Blueberry Jamcognized specialty foods. It is a testament to the art of preserve making and the growing public interest in wholesome, healthy and tasty ingredients. We have a passion for food, and our products are made to be feasts for the eyes and the palate. They are true tributes to our native New England agriculture. Fresh ingredients of the highest quality are all we use in our innovative and delicious recipes?simple good food beautifully packaged and bursting with true flavor.
We hope that you enjoy trying all of our products, and know that we will meet your highest expectations for superior specialty foods and become one of our many loyal customers.
The facts
Since their early years Stonewall Kitchen dominates the annual National Association for the Speciality Food Trade Fancy Food Show (NASFT). Stonewall Kitchen won the following of the prestigious NASFT Sofi Awards:
· Winner in 2008 - Outstanding Salad Dressing Balsamic Fig Salad Dressing
· Winner in 2008 - Outstanding Jam, Preserve, Honey or Nut Butter: Bellini Brunch Jam
· Winner in 2007 - Outstanding Cooking Sauce for Roasted Apple Grille Sauce
· Finalist in 2007 - Outstanding Cracker for Blue Cheese Seasame Seed Cracker
· Winner in 2005 - Outstanding Classic for Roasted Garlic & Onion Jam
· Winner in 2003 - Outstanding Savory Condiment for Wasabi Ginger Sauce
· Winner in 2002 - Outstanding Product Line
· Winner in 2002 - Outstanding Preserve for Black Raspberry Jam
· Winner in 2001 - Outstanding Preserve, Spread or Dessert Topping for Fig and Walnut Butter
· Finalist in 2001 - Outstanding Savory Condiment for Onion Chutney
· Finalist in 2001 - Outstanding Salad Dressing for Porcini Parmesan Caesar Dressing
· Finalist in 2000 - Outstanding Savory Condiment for Fresh Fennel Relish
· Finalist in 2000 - Outstanding New Best Seller for Coffee Caramel Sauce
· Finalist in 1999 - Outstanding Sweet Topping for Coffee Caramel Sauce
· Finalist in 1998 - Outstanding Food Gift Pack for Let's Barbecue Kit
· Finalist in 1998 - Outstanding Packaging or Design for Maine Maple Syrup
· Finalist in 1998 - Outstanding Savory Condiment for Roasted Garlic Peanut Sauce
· Finalist in 1997 - Outstanding New Product for Sun-Dried Tomato & Olive Relish
· Winner in 1997 - Outstanding Food Gift Pack for Peanut Butter & Jam Kit
· Winner in 1997 - Outstanding Savory Condiment for Maple Chipotle Grille Sauce
· Finalist in 1996 - Outstanding Savory Condiment for Old Farmhouse Chutney
· Winner in 1996 - Outstanding New Product for Ginger Peach Tea Jam
· Winner in 1996 - Outstanding Product Line
· Winner in 1995 - Outstanding Preserve for Roasted Garlic & Onion Jam
· Winner in 1995 - Outstanding Product Line