Ceriello Fine Foods

What Ceriello Fine Foods does

Ceriello Fine Foods is a second-generation, family-owned Italian specialty food business founded by Andrea Ceriello in 1980 in Williston Park, NY. The company operates as an integrated Italian butcher, grocery, and prepared foods retailer, producing handmade fresh sausages daily in-store and small-batch, hand-stirred pasta sauces in a NY State and USDA inspected kitchen using imported Italian plum tomatoes. Its product portfolio spans nine categories: jarred pasta sauces (10 SKUs at 15oz and 30oz), fresh handmade sausages (Cervellata, Sweet, Hot, Fennel, Chicken, Cotechino), dressings and marinades, Licini Brothers cured salamis, gift baskets, holiday specialties (Pizza Rustica), deli/prepared foods (panini, heroes, salads), catering trays, and a wholesale/private-label program.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model with three revenue streams: (1) direct-to-consumer retail through two physical stores (Williston Park flagship and Grand Central Terminal, the latter scheduled to close in 2026) plus a Shopify e-commerce storefront shipping nationwide via FedEx; (2) wholesale distribution through a six-distributor regional network (Newmarket Fine Foods, V. Cimino & Son, Guidi Marcello, S&S Gourmet, Musco Food Company, NY Fancy Natural Foods), the Faire marketplace, and a private-label/co-packing program (40-case minimums for 15oz SKUs); and (3) catering for groups of 8+ delivered locally and ordered through the ezcater platform, with corporate house accounts offering weekly/monthly billing. Pricing is straightforward unit pricing — sauces at $5.50–$6.00/15oz jar, sausages at $14–$18/lb, catering full trays at $455–$800, and gift baskets ranging $22–$150 — with modest case discounts (e.g., $1 off per bottle on 12-bottle orders) but no SaaS, subscription, or tiered pricing model.

Following founder Andrea Ceriello's death in 2022, ownership and operations transitioned to his daughter Tina Ceriello, who had worked alongside him for 24 years. The company has shrunk materially from its 2008 peak of 10 locations to just two today, including the planned 2026 closure of the 27-year-old Grand Central Terminal store; the original Wantagh-to-Medford licensed-store model that powered the 2005–2008 multi-state expansion (NY, NJ, MD, VA, WI) was largely wound down by 2019, with the Belvedere Square store closing at end of lease.

Name

Ceriello Fine Foods

Legal name

Ceriello Fine Foods

Website

https://ceriellofinefoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ceriello Fine Foods is a second-generation, family-owned Italian specialty food business operating a Williston Park flagship store and e-commerce platform, producing handmade fresh sausages and small-batch pasta sauces sold direct-to-consumer, through wholesale distributors, and via catering services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Italian Foods

NAICS

All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298), Meat Retailers (445240), Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Mediterranean/Greek/Italian/Spanish Grocery Stores (CRAHAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Delis & Sandwich Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAF), Deli & prepared foods (retail/foodservice pack) manufacturing (AFAKAHAF), Charcuterie & Cured Meats Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAE), Pizza, Wings & Oven-Baked Prepared Foods (In-Store Concepts) (CRAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Italian specialty foods
• Artisanal pasta sauces
• Fresh italian sausages
• Italian deli catering
• Wholesale italian groceries

Headquarters

HQ city

Williston Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Grocery & Butcher: Direct-to-consumer sales of fresh meats, handmade sausages, prepared deli foods, pasta sauces, dressings, and specialty Italian groceries through two physical store locations and an e-commerce platform. Consumers can browse and order products online 24/7.
2. Wholesale & Distribution: Wholesale sales to retailers and distributors through Faire (small accounts) and direct pallet orders (15+ cases minimum). Private label / co-packing program available for buyers wanting to sell Ceriello sauces under their own brand.
3. Catering Services: Catering for groups of 8 or more, including hot full trays, cold trays, party heroes, and panini. Corporate house accounts with weekly or monthly billing available. Served 200-300 customers per day during COVID-19 lockdown.
4. Deli & Prepared Foods: Take-out and delivery of prepared deli foods including specialty panini, green salads, cold salads & sides, specialty heroes, and specialty wraps ordered via phone or online through external platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ceriello Fine Foods manufactures and sells authentic Italian specialty foods, including handmade fresh sausages, small-batch hand-stirred pasta sauces, house-made dressings and marinades, cured salamis (Licini Brothers), and prepared deli foods. The company sells through two retail stores (Williston Park and Grand Central Terminal), a direct e-commerce platform with nationwide shipping, wholesale distribution via regional partners and Faire, and Italian catering services for events of 8 or more.

Product overview

Ceriello Fine Foods is a second-generation family business operating as an authentic Italian butcher, grocery, and specialty food company. The product portfolio centers on five core offerings: (1) Homestyle Pasta Sauces - jarred sauces in 10 varieties including Marinara, Vodka, and Basil, made with hand-stirred Italian tomatoes; (2) Fresh Meats - handmade sausages and premium cuts produced in-store; (3) Dressings & Marinades - house-made condiments and seasonings including Salt Magic herbal salts; (4) Licini Salami - cured meats sourced from Licini Brothers; and (5) Gifts & Merchandise - curated gift baskets and branded apparel. The company extends its offering through Deli & Prepared Foods (takeout sandwiches, salads, and prepared dishes), Catering Services (full Italian catering for events), and a Wholesale Program (B2B distribution through Faire and distributors). The business operates two retail locations in Williston Park, NY and Grand Central Terminal, NYC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homestyle Pasta Sauces Jarred pasta sauces in 10 varieties including Marinara, Vodka, Basil, Spaghetti, Puttanesca, Pizza, Mushroom, Clam, and Fra Diavolo. Made with Italian plum tomatoes, fresh vegetables, onions, and herbs, hand-stirred and slow-cooked with no added wheat, sugar, or artificial preservatives. Available in 15oz and 30oz jars.
• Fresh Meats Fresh, locally-sourced meats and handmade sausages made in-house at the Williston Park flagship, including Hot Sausage, Sweet Sausage, Cheese & Parsley Sausage (Cervellata), Fennel Sausage, Chicken Sausage, Natural Casing Frankfurters, and Licini Brothers Cotechino. Hand-cut steaks, prime dry-aged short loin, and custom cuts also offered through in-store butcher services.
• Dressings & Marinades House-made dressings and marinades including Balsamic Dressing & Marinade, Red Wine Vinaigrette Italian Dressing, Lemon Zest Dressing, Mustard Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, BBQ Sauce, Prime Steak Sauce, Salt Magic Herbal Salt, and Pasta Optional seasoning blend.
• Licini Salami (Cured Meats) Licini Brothers brand cured meats including Cotechino, Guanciale, Cacciatore Salami, Sopressata (Hot and Sweet), Dry Sausage, Pancetta, Finocchiona Salami, and samplers. Manufactured at Licini Brothers in Union City, NJ.
• Gifts & Merchandise Curated gift baskets including Italian Celebration Gift Basket, Ceriello Collection Gift Basket, La Tavola Italiana, Home Cook Gift Basket, La Famiglietta, La Salumeria, La Bella Figura, Artisan Salami Sampler, Charcuterie Box, Grill Box, and Sauce Starter Package. Also includes branded apparel (T-shirts, hoodies, totes).
• Holiday Specialties

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 200-300 customers per day during COVID-19 lockdown
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered primary and core.

• Newmarket Fine FoodsprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier distributor based in Edison, NJ serving New York, New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania. Handles distribution of Ceriello products to specialty food retailers in the Northeast region.
• V. Cimino & Son, Inc.primaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor based in Lindenhurst, NY serving as a nationwide distributor of Ceriello products. One of the key distributor partners for national reach.
• Guidi Marcello Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor based in Santa Monica, CA serving Southern California. Extends Ceriello's reach to the West Coast market.
• S&S GourmetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor based in Phoenix, AZ serving Phoenix and all of Southeast Arizona. Enables Ceriello product availability in the Southwestern US.
• Musco Food CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor based in Maspeth, NY serving the New York market.
• NY Fancy Natural Foods, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYC local distributor handling Ceriello product distribution within New York City.
• ezcatercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party catering platform through which Ceriello accepts and manages catering orders online. Provides online ordering infrastructure for the catering business.
• FairecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholesale marketplace platform enabling small retailers to order Ceriello products without minimum order quantities. New Faire customers receive up to 50% off first order.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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