Our Story
1991
It all began at a farmers' market in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Our Humble Beginnings
From the start, Founders Jim Stott and Jonathan King wore many hats. Setting up shop in Jim’s family summer cottage, they spent endless hours cooking, hand-writing labels, taking photos, and selling products. Often it became a full family affair: nephews and nieces filled jars one-by-one, Jim’s 90-year-old grandmother, Pearl, helped glue burlap onto jar lids, and Jonathan’s mother worked as a store clerk.
The Original Recipe
“It’s inspired by my grandmother Pearl’s delicious blueberry pie,” says Jim. “I wanted to create the smell of her freshly baked pie filled with tasty, ripe blueberries. And we did just that. Every time I open our Wild Maine Blueberry Jam, I think of my grandmother.”
Get Our Blueberry Tartlet Recipe1995
Stonewall Kitchen wins 'Best in Show.'
Over the years, we’ve received over 30 prestigious awards from the Specialty Food Association, including three Outstanding Product Line Honors. In 2015, Jonathan and Jim were even inducted into the Specialty Food Hall of Fame.
1998
We completed our first large-scale catalog mailing for the holiday season.
2000
Stonewall Kitchen moves to York, Maine.
Our headquarters and flagship Company Store have become one of the state’s largest tourist destinations. We welcome over 500,000 visitors each year!
2003
The Stonewall Kitchen Café opens at our York Company Store.
We offer classic New England fare crafted with fresh, local ingredients and our signature products.
2013
Our Wild Maine Blueberry Jam is flown into space at the request of a local astronaut!
2018–2020
Meet the Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands.
United in a commitment to quality, brands like Michel Design Works and Vermont Coffee Company join our shelves.
2026
Stonewall Kitchen celebrates 35 years of great taste!
