Based in Southbury — with convenient weekly pickup locations in Newtown and Watertown, and more locations to come — The Local Gourmet, Kitchen & Market offers a fresh, wholesome, and actually convenient way to get dinner on the table. This prepared foods market makes weekly meal planning simple with chef-crafted meals that fit smoothly into real family schedules—without the unpredictability or long transit times of traditional meal delivery kits.
The result? A stress-free way to feed your family well all week long.
Why Families Love The Local Gourmet
✔ Not a delivery service — meaning no food left on your porch
Unlike HelloFresh-style programs, your meals are never dropped at your door, exposed to weather or sitting for hours. Everything is made fresh and picked up the same day—safe, refrigerated, and ready when you are.
✔ Same-day freshness you can taste
Meals are cooked in small batches every day inside their commercial kitchen. Nothing sits in transit or travels long distances.
✔ You choose your pickup time & location
Preorder by Friday at 8pm and choose from:
• Southbury Storefront
• Watertown (Jimmy’s Parking Lot)
• Newtown (Community Center)
Convenience built around your week and your schedule.
✔ Options for kids and adults
Whether you’ve got picky eaters, busy teens, or parents who love a hearty, homemade meal, The Local Gourmet offers choices that work for every age and appetite.
✔ Customizable meals to fit your family
If an entrée includes Brussels sprouts but your kids prefer string beans—Christy can easily swap it out. With a large selection of sides, soups, proteins, and snacks, every order can be tailored to your family’s preferences.
✔ A simple weekly planning system
Order → Pick up → Enjoy.
Start your week with a fridge full of fresh meals—no prep, no stress.
What Makes Their Meals Special
The Local Gourmet delivers a “chef’s table” experience with meals made fresh, daily, and in small batches.
What sets them apart:
• 90% of menu items are made in-house
• All dressings are homemade & gluten-free
• Vegetables & proteins are cooked with avocado oil—no seed oils
• Fresh, seasonal ingredients used throughout
• Local sourcing whenever possible, with expanded farm partnerships coming in 2026
• Small batch cooking to maintain quality and flavor
• Customizable sides & flexible options for even the pickiest eaters
It’s food you feel good about serving your family.
What The Local Gourmet Offers
The Local Gourmet features rotating daily entrée selections, homemade soups, high-protein meals, gluten-free items, ready-to-go snacks, and locally sourced artisan products. There are staple favorites offered daily, plus new chef-prepared dishes added each day for variety.
Pick-Up Locations & Hours
Southbury Storefront
• Shopping: Mon–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm
• Online pickups: Mon–Wed 12pm–7pm
Watertown Pickup (Jimmy’s Parking Lot)
• Mondays 3:30–6:30pm
Newtown Pickup (Community Center)
• Tuesdays 3:30–6:30pm
Weekly Preorder Deadline: Fridays at 8pm
(Closed Thanksgiving week & the 3 weeks around Christmas–New Year’s)
Place orders at www.localgourmetct.com under Weekly Pre-Order.
How to Order
Why We Love Supporting The Local Gourmet
The Local Gourmet gives busy families back precious time — without sacrificing quality, nutrition, or flavor. It’s local, it’s convenient, and it’s built with care for the community.
If you’re looking for a fresh, reliable way to simplify your week, The Local Gourmet is absolutely worth trying.
Meet the Owner: Christy Greco
Christy’s love for food started at age fifteen. At twenty-four, she purchased the butcher shop and deli she worked at and transformed it into a community staple for prepared meals and catering. Her mission was simple: make people’s days easier through food.
After selling that business nearly a decade ago, Christy found her way back to food. In 2018 she opened The Local Gourmet, Kitchen & Market — a small, community-focused space where she could cook daily, support local makers, and give families an easier way to eat well.
Today, she continues to grow her menu and offerings, always keeping convenience, quality, and freshness at the center.
Contact Information:
Christy Greco
📞 203-262-4110
📱 203-509-6243 (preferred)
📧 [email protected]
