Pellicano Foods

What Pellicano Foods does

Pellicano Foods operates Pellicano's Marketplace, a family-owned Italian specialty food retailer founded in 2002 in South Buffalo, New York, and since 2009 anchored at 3338 Niagara Falls Blvd in North Tonawanda. The company sells fresh and custom-cut meats through a staffed butcher counter, deli meats and cheeses (with 20+ Italian delicacies), prepared foods such as hand-rolled meatballs, meat lasagna, and breaded chicken cutlets, party trays and catering (48-hour advance notice), Italian specialty groceries and imported brands, branded pasta sauces, gift boxes, charcuterie boards, gift cards, and Italian-heritage apparel and merchandise. It serves individual consumers, event hosts, and nonprofit organizations in the Western New York region.

The technology backbone is a WordPress/WooCommerce e-commerce site (pellicanosmarketplace.com) with online ordering that supports both shipped-to-door fulfillment and scheduled in-store pickup, supplemented by an Instacart partnership for local delivery. The site also hosts recipes, weekly sales ads, a VIP email program, and account/order management. There are no APIs, no AI features, no proprietary technology assets, and no patents or trademarks disclosed; the website is built and maintained by vendor Rakos Media.

The business model is direct-to-consumer retail with unit-pricing across a broad SKU set, complemented by recurring B2B demand from nonprofit meat raffles and SMB catering orders. Revenue streams include retail meat sales, deli and prepared foods, catering/party services, e-commerce shipments, and Italian specialty products. Pricing is transaction-based: gift cards span $25–$500, meat packages $34.99–$279, deli packages $34.99–$95, and merchandise $15–$50, with free shipping above $75. The company is privately held by the Pellicano family (Paul, Chris, Nicole), with no outside funding, subsidiaries, or parent organization.

Name

Pellicano Foods

Legal name

Pellicano's Marketplace

Website

https://pellicanosmarketplace.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pellicano's Marketplace is a family-owned Italian specialty food retailer founded in 2002 and based in North Tonawanda, NY, selling fresh meats, deli items, prepared Italian foods, catering, gift boxes, and specialty groceries to Western New York consumers and nonprofit organizations via a single retail store, WooCommerce e-commerce site, and Instacart delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Retail

NAICS

Specialty Food Retailers (4452), Meat Retailers (445240)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic Grocery + Butcher/Bakery/Hot Bar (Integrated Service Counters) (CRAHAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Italian specialty foods
• Butcher shop services
• Prepared Italian meals
• Deli and charcuterie
• Event catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

North Tonawanda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Meat Sales: Fresh and prepared meats sold over the counter with personalized butcher service. Products include steaks, ground beef, pork chops, chicken, Italian sausage, and specialty cuts. Also includes pre-packaged case goods and their own branded products like pasta sauces.
2. Deli and Prepared Foods: Fresh deli meats and cheeses sliced to order, over 20 Italian delicacies, cannoli, Italian ice, tiramisu, cakes, freshly prepared salads, charcuterie items, homemade soups, and fresh made pre-packaged sandwiches.
3. Catering and Party Services: Catering menu with 48-hour advance notice, party trays, deli packages, meat packages, and custom gift baskets for events. Includes meat raffle services for organizations.
4. E-commerce Online Sales: Online ordering through WooCommerce platform with options for shipped-to-door delivery and in-store pickup. Gift cards sold online in denominations from $25 to $500.
5. Italian Specialty Products: Specialty Italian grocery items, imported brands (Cento, Stella D'oro, Anna Pasta, Ferrara), pasta sauces, and branded merchandise including apparel and accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Pellicano's Marketplace is a family-owned Italian specialty food retailer selling fresh butcher-cut meats, deli items, homemade prepared Italian foods (lasagna, meatballs, chicken cutlets), authentic Italian specialty groceries, gift baskets, charcuterie, and branded merchandise. It operates a brick-and-mortar store in North Tonawanda, NY, complemented by an e-commerce store offering shipped delivery, in-store pickup, and Instacart delivery, plus catering services for events.

Product overview

Pellicano's Marketplace is a traditional Italian food retailer operating as a brick-and-mortar and e-commerce marketplace. The core offering consists of fresh meats sold through the butcher department and curated meat packages, complemented by prepared Italian foods (lasagna, meatballs, chicken cutlets, baked ziti, stuffed shells), deli products, charcuterie, and catering services. The online platform enables customers to order shipped-to-your-door products (Italian merchandise, gift boxes, charcuterie, gift cards, specialty grocery items) or pre-order for in-store pickup (meat packages, deli items, prepared foods, catering). The business operates on a WooCommerce/WordPress e-commerce platform with Instacart delivery integration. No AI or API capabilities are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Meat Packages Curated selections of fresh meats including beef, pork, and chicken sold in themed bundles such as The Backyard BBQ Feast, The Steak Sausage Spectacular, The Ultimate Meat Lover's Feast, The Beef Connoisseur's Selection, and Tailgate Packages for sports viewing events.
• Meat Lasagna Oven-baked lasagna layered with pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, and slow-simmered beef and tomato sauce, serving 6-10 people.
• Italian Meatballs Hand-rolled Italian meatballs made from beef, pork, breadcrumbs, and Romano cheese, simmered in Old World style tomato sauce, serving 8-12 people.
• Italian Breaded Chicken Cutlets Crispy Italian breaded chicken cutlets baked to golden perfection using Pellicano's seasoned breadcrumbs and olive oil blend, serving 6-10 people. Gluten-free option available.
• Deli Package #1: The Sandwich Lover's Delight Curated selection of deli meats including turkey breast, German bologna, American cheese, cooked ham, and hard salami for sandwiches and charcuterie boards.
• Gift Boxes Curated gift box collections including The Charcuterie and Cheese Board, The Artisan Dipping Gift Box, The Buffalo Essentials Gift Box, The Garlic Lover's Gift Box, The Grill Master's Collection, The Essential Italian Kitchen, and The Pitmaster's Dry Rub Collection.
• Charcuterie Create-your-own charcuterie options including Charcuterie 1 ($129.99), Charcuterie 2 ($89.00), and Charcuterie 3 ($69.00) shipped directly to customers.
• Italian Merchandise Italian-themed clothing and novelty items including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, aprons, bedding, car accessories, children's items, flags, keychains, magnets, and Pellicano brand products.
• Gift Cards Digital and physical gift cards available in denominations of $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $250, $300, and $500.
• Catering Services Full catering menu including party trays, deli trays, Italian cookie trays, cheese trays, shrimp trays, and custom sub trays requiring 48-hour advance notice for in-store pickup.
• Italian Specialty Grocery Italian specialty food items including Torrone (regular, dark chocolate covered, and pistachio varieties), imported pasta brands such as Anna Pasta, Cento tomatoes and sauces, and various Italian delicacies.
• Pasta Sauces Variety of pasta sauces including Pellicano's Traditional Sauce, Meat Sauce, Tuscan Sauce, Three Cheese Sauce, Marinara, Basil Sauce, and Oil & Cheese Sauce (all available in 12-pack cases).
• Meat Raffle Services Fundraising meat raffle services for organizations in Western New York, providing premium quality meat prizes, specialty items, and professional presentation for events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Based on 1133 Google reviews with Excellent rating

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• InstacartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstacart partnership enables local delivery of Pellicano's products to customers in the Western New York area. Customers can find Pellicano's Marketplace on Instacart's platform and order for home delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Di Palo Fine Foods: Family-owned Italian specialty food shop in NYC's Little Italy offering imported Italian goods, deli meats, cheeses, and prepared foods under a single storefront. Closest direct peer to Pellicano's integrated Italian grocery + butcher counter + deli model.
• Faicco's Italian Specialties: Boutique Italian deli in NYC's Bleecker Street offering fresh sausages, prepared foods, imported pantry items, and gift baskets. Directly comparable small-format Italian specialty store with hand-crafted prepared foods.
• Salumeria Rosi Parmacotto: Italian salumi-focused deli and shop in NYC offering curated cured meats, Italian pantry imports, and prepared Italian foods. Comparable Italian specialty retailer with strong prepared/deli counter.
• Schaller & Weber: Heritage butcher and European specialty foods shop on NYC's Upper East Side combining a full butcher counter, prepared foods, and European pantry imports. Strong parallel to Pellicano's butcher + deli + specialty model.
• Murray's Cheese: Specialty cheese and cured meats shop in NYC's Greenwich Village with a strong e-commerce presence for shipped gift boxes and charcuterie. Comparable on specialty counter, gift box, and charcuterie revenue mix.
• Buon Italia: Italian specialty food market in Chelsea Market, NYC specializing in imported Italian pantry, fresh pasta, and prepared Italian foods. Closely comparable Italian-only specialty assortment with deli/prepared counter.

Broad incumbents

• Eataly: National multi-location Italian marketplace combining retail, restaurants, and prepared foods under one roof. Operates a far larger and broader Italian specialty grocery concept; useful comparability on category breadth rather than head-to-head competition in WNY.
• Wegmans Food Markets: Rochester-based regional grocer with a major WNY presence offering premium prepared foods, butcher, deli, and an extensive Italian specialty section. Relevant comparison for category overlap and geographic competition.
• Zabar's: NYC specialty grocer with a long reputation for premium deli, prepared foods, gifts, and shipped gourmet baskets. Comparable as an established multi-channel specialty food retailer with gifting and national shipping.

Others

• Imperial Doune / Imperial Specialty Foods: Specialty food distributor serving Italian-American restaurants and retailers; relevant adjacency on the supply and wholesale side that Pellicano's could partner with or compete against for B2B Italian food accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pellicanosmarketplace
• Instagraminstagram.com/pellicanosmarketplace

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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