SANTA TERESA

What SANTA TERESA does

Santa Teresa Gourmet is a privately held Spanish artisan food manufacturer and retailer headquartered in Ávila, Spain, founded in 1860 under the original name La Flor de Castilla. The company produces and commercializes 100% natural food products in the IV and V range (refrigerated prepared and ready-to-eat), with a portfolio spanning chilled vegetable creams, traditional gazpachos and salmorejos, prepared dishes, sauces, membrillo (quince paste), the signature Yemas de Santa Teresa egg-yolk confections, artisan sweets, turrones, jams, and curated gourmet gift packs. Production is anchored in modern facilities inaugurated in Ávila in 2018, combining traditional recipes transmitted across multiple generations with contemporary manufacturing technology. The company's go-to-market is a hybrid direct-to-consumer model: a Shopify e-commerce storefront serving Spain with refrigerated nationwide shipping and a subscription program, five physical Centros Gastronómicos in Ávila and Madrid for in-store sales and brand experience, a dedicated catering division, experiential workshops (Taller de Redondeo), and wholesale distribution to 20+ international markets including Germany, the UK, France, Belgium, the USA, and Japan. Revenue mechanics combine one-time unit sales across €1.95–€74.95 price points, recurring monthly subscriptions, and catering service fees, targeting health-conscious consumers seeking convenient ready-to-eat meals, gourmet gift buyers, traditional pastry and cheese enthusiasts, and seasonal summer-focused shoppers. Ownership remains family-controlled with Julián Gil Navarro personally involved in management since the late 1980s; a modest 2017 SODICAL funding round is the only disclosed external capital event.

Name

SANTA TERESA

Legal name

Santa Teresa Gourmet

Website

https://santateresagourmet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Santa Teresa Gourmet is a privately held Spanish artisan food producer founded in 1860 in Ávila, manufacturing 100% natural ready-to-eat products — from signature Yemas and membrillo to chilled creams and gazpacho — sold via Shopify e-commerce, five retail locations, catering, and 20+ international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Gourmet Foods

NAICS

All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298), Confectionery and Nut Retailers (445292), Specialty Food Retailers (4452)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Bakery Products (2050), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Gourmet & Fine Food Stores (CRAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Food Gift Shops & Hampers (CRAHAGAN), Chocolate & Confectionery Shops (THAFAGAD)

Keywords

• Artisan gourmet foods
• Traditional spanish confections
• Ready-to-eat vegetable creams
• Gazpacho and salmorejo
• Premium gift hampers

Headquarters

HQ city

Ávila

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Sales: Direct online sales through their Shopify e-commerce platform offering products across categories including creams, gazpachos, prepared dishes, sauces, membrillo, yemas, sweets, and gift packs.
2. Physical Retail Stores: Five Centros Gastronómicos Santa Teresa Shop locations in Ávila and Madrid offering in-person sales and customer experience.
3. Subscription Model: Auto-renewing subscription service delivering products at selected intervals (monthly, etc.) with customer portal for management.
4. Catering Services: Professional catering services through catering.santateresagourmet.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Santa Teresa Gourmet manufactures and sells traditional Spanish artisan food products (IV and V range, 100% natural) including the signature Yemas de Santa Teresa egg yolk sweets, membrillo, chilled vegetable creams, gazpacho, salmorejo, prepared dishes, sauces, hummus, artisan pastries, turrones, jams, and curated gourmet gift packs. Products are sold through their own Shopify e-commerce platform, five physical Centros Gastronómicos shops in Ávila and Madrid, professional catering services, and international distributors across 20+ countries.

Product overview

Santa Teresa Gourmet is a Spanish online gourmet food retailer and artisan confectionery company founded in 1860 in Ávila, Spain. The company operates as a multi-category food platform offering ready-to-eat products, artisan sweets, and traditional Spanish specialties. The core product portfolio spans chilled vegetable creams (Cremas de Hortalizas, Cremas Frías), traditional gazpachos and salmorejos, prepared dishes (Platos Preparados), sauces (Mayonesas, Bechamel), spreads (Membrillo, Huevo Hilado, Hummus), and artisan pastries (Yemas de Santa Teresa, Dulces Artesanales, Turrones, Mermeladas). Complementary offerings include curated gourmet gift packs (Regalos Gourmet) and an in-person culinary workshop experience (Taller de Redondeo). The company also operates physical retail locations (Centros Gastronómicos) across Spain and offers catering services. Products emphasize traditional recipes with natural ingredients, no preservatives, and no additives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cremas de Hortalizas (Vegetable Creams) Chilled vegetable cream soups in multiple varieties (Calabaza, Calabacín, Huerta, Espárragos, Setas, Alcachofa, Brócoli, Zanahoria, Guisantes, Coliflor con Manzana, Lentejas con Arroz, Garbanzos con Puerro y Setas, Pollo y Verduras) including organic (BIO) options. Sold in packs of 3, 6, 9, or 10 units. Sin conservantes, sin aditivos, sin gluten.
• Cremas Frías (Cold Creams) Chilled fruit and vegetable cold creams including Fresa y Verduras, Calabacín y Piña, Pepino y Manzana, and Zanahoria y Naranja. Designed for summer consumption, ready to serve cold. Sin conservantes añadidos, sin aditivos añadidos.
• Gazpacho y Salmorejo Traditional Spanish gazpacho and salmorejo, including Gazpacho Tradicional, Gazpacho Raf, Salmorejo Tradicional, and Salmorejo Raf varieties. Available in pack sizes from 500ml to 3L.
• Platos Preparados (Prepared Dishes) Ready-to-eat prepared dishes including Morcillo de Ternera con Puré de Patata, Canelones con Relleno de Verduras, Lasaña con Salsa Boloñesa, Arroz meloso con verduras, Arroz con pollo de corral, Potaje con Bacalao, Lentejas con chorizo, Berenjena Rellena de Carne y Verduras, Ensaladilla con Mayonesa, and Magret de Pato con salsa de Pedro Ximénez.
• Salsas (Sauces) Sauces including Mayonesa Virgen Extra in various sizes (125ml to 5L), Mayonesa Sabor Suave, and Bechamel. Made with extra virgin olive oil.
• Huevo Hilado (Pulled Egg) Traditional pulled egg product, including variants such as Huevo Hilado Trufado (truffle). A classic Christmas specialty with multiple culinary uses.
• Hummus Traditional hummus made with chickpeas, marketed as part of the ready-to-eat product line for consumers who want to eat well without cooking.
• Pasteles de Pescado (Fish Pies) Fish pie products prepared with traditional recipes.
• Membrillo Santa Teresa (Quince Paste) High-quality quince paste, one of the company's flagship products and a national/international pillar. Available in 1.4kg format and as 'Caprichos de Membrillo' (120g with pistachio and almond). Used as cheese board accompaniment.
• Yemas de Santa Teresa The company's signature product - traditional egg yolk sweets from Ávila. Original recipe passed down for over 160 years since 1860. Available in Original, Ediciones Especiales (Sauvignon Blanc, Café), and specialty flavors (almendra, anís, canela). Pack sizes from 12 to 24 units.
• Dulces Artesanales (Artisan Sweets) Artisan pastries and sweets including Murallitas (250g), Pastas de Membrillo (Edición Especial 600g, with Cacao 230g), Cookies de Membrillo con Frutos Secos (135g), Cookies de Membrillo con Avena (100g), and Caprichos de Membrillo. Made with Santa Teresa membrillo and preservative-free pastry.
• Turrones y Roscón Traditional nougat and roscón including Turrón de Yema Tostada (270g), Turrón de Yema Tostada sin Azúcar (270g), Pan de Cádiz (275g), and Marrón Glacé (270g).
• Mermeladas (Jams) Artisan jams including Exóticas (Membrillo con Jengibre, Fresa con Pimienta Rosa), Tradicionales (Albaricoque con Cardamomo, Ciruela con Anís, Naranja Amarga con Canela), and variety packs. Made with high-quality natural ingredients.
• Regalos Gourmet (Gourmet Gift Packs) Curated gourmet gift selections including Caja Regalo Esencia Santa Teresa (€34.95), Caja Regalo Tradición Santa Teresa (€48.95), Bolsa Regalo Degustación Santa Teresa (€50.95), and Bolsa Regalo Momentos Santa Teresa (€57.95). Premium packaging with customizable options.
• Pack Sabor a Verano Summer seasonal pack featuring 4 cold cream varieties, Gazpacho Raf 500ml, and Salmorejo Raf 500ml. Includes free Mochila Nevera (backpack cooler).
• Aceite de Oliva Virgen Extra Santa Teresa Extra virgin olive oil in 250ml and 500ml formats. Part of the 'Come bien sin Cocinar' product line.
• Catering Service Professional catering services for events and special occasions, offered through the catering.santateresagourmet.com subdomain, operated by wholly-owned subsidiary Santa Teresa Host.
• Taller de Redondeo (Yemas Shaping Workshop)

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Goldbelly: U.S.-based online marketplace specializing in shipping iconic regional and artisan foods nationwide. Comparable to Santa Teresa's e-commerce and gifting DNA, and to the company's strategy of turning a regional Spanish specialty (Yemas) into a national/international shipping product.
• Pastelerías Mallorca: Spanish artisan pastry and confectionery chain with retail locations across Spain. Comparable as a Spanish pastry/sweets retailer combining physical stores with traditional recipes, similar to Santa Teresa's Centros Gastronómicos and Dulce Artesanales line.
• Chocolates Valor: Spanish chocolate and confectionery company founded in 1881 in Alicante, with international presence in over 60 countries. Comparable as a Spanish heritage sweet brand with traditional recipes, gifting formats, and export-led growth.
• Turrones Pablo Garrigós: Traditional Spanish turrón and Christmas confectionery manufacturer from Alicante with deep roots in regional Spanish sweets. Closely comparable to Santa Teresa's Yemas and Turrones lines as a Spanish heritage confectioner with artisan positioning.
• Mermeladas Helios: Spanish heritage brand (founded 1887) producing traditional jams, preserves, and fruit-based products. Comparable as a long-established Spanish artisan preserve brand with similar 100% natural positioning, gift-pack distribution, and export presence.
• Conservas Ortiz: Spanish heritage gourmet food brand (founded 1891) producing conservas, anchovies, and traditional specialties for retail and gourmet export. Directly comparable as a long-standing Spanish artisan food manufacturer with international distribution and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• El Corte Inglés (Gourmet Club): Spain's largest department store and grocery retailer, operating an extensive gourmet food hall and online gourmet platform. Overlaps with Santa Teresa's premium Spanish food assortment and gift-pack business but serves a much broader retail footprint and customer base.

Regional players

• La Tienda: U.S.-based online retailer specializing in imported Spanish and Iberian gourmet foods, including turrones, membrillo, and gift hampers. Comparable as a Spanish-heritage gourmet e-commerce operator focused on the U.S. market, one of Santa Teresa's anchor international destinations.

Emerging players

• Field & Flower / Daylesford (organics): Premium DTC food brands (UK-based) selling artisan ready meals, soups, and curated food boxes via e-commerce. Comparable as a digitally native, premium positioning, ready-to-eat food operator with a similar gift-box and curated-pack business model.
• ApetEat: Spanish DTC ready-to-eat meal brand offering fresh, healthy, chef-prepared dishes via subscription and online ordering. Comparable as a Spanish convenience/gourmet ready-meal operator competing for the same health-conscious, time-poor consumer that drives Santa Teresa's "Come bien sin cocinar" line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Santa_Teresa
• YouTubeyoutube.com/santateresatv
• Facebookfacebook.com/SantaTeresaGourmet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/santa-teresa
• Instagraminstagram.com/santateresagourmet
• TikToktiktok.com/@santateresagourmet

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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