Specialty Foods in New Hanover, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Cape Fear Spice Merchants

Specialty Foods

Wilmington, NC

Cape Fear Spice Merchants is identified as a spice merchant in Wilmington, NC.

  • spice shopping in Wilmington

Europa Gourmet Market

Specialty Foods

Wilmington, NC

Europa Gourmet Market focuses on global flavors and offers email updates about promotions.

  • shoppers seeking global flavors

La Mar Salada

Specialty Foods

Wilmington, NC

La Mar Salada offers hard-to-find Spanish specialty foods and paella catering with family-style, buffet, plated, or delivery-and-setup service.

  • Spanish artisan cheeses, charcuterie, olive oil, wine, and beer
  • Paella catering for weddings, birthdays, fundraisers, corporate lunches, and intimate dinners
  • Private paella cooking classes for parties of 8 or more

Trader Joe's

Specialty Foods

Wilmington, NC

Trader Joe's offers Trader Joe's-label foods, specialty cheese, fresh flowers, and everyday groceries at its Wilmington store on S College Road.

  • Shopping for Trader Joe's-label prepared foods and beverages
  • Buying specialty cheese and fresh flowers with regular groceries
  • Purchasing beer and wine during posted alcohol-sales hours

The Veggie Wagon

Specialty Foods

Carolina Beach, NC

The Veggie Wagon has operated since 2009, offering housemade take-and-bake meals, locally sourced produce, and craft beer and wine in Carolina Beach and Wilmington.

  • housemade take-and-bake dinners
  • quick grab-and-go lunches and dinners
  • locally sourced produce

Pine Valley Market

Specialty Foods

Wilmington, NC

Pine Valley Market Wrightsville Beach serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch with locally sourced ingredients near the shore, plus a market and private event spaces.

  • Breakfast near Wrightsville Beach
  • Weekend brunch
  • Locally sourced lunch

Whole Foods Market

Specialty Foods

Wilmington, NC

Whole Foods Market in Wilmington offers grocery pickup and delivery, custom cakes, in-store butchery, hot bar, sushi, and catering.

  • grocery pickup or delivery for Prime members
  • custom cakes and wedding food services
  • in-store butcher cuts and smoked meats

The Veggie Wagon

Specialty Foods

Wilmington, NC

The Veggie Wagon has operated since 2009, offering housemade take-and-bake meals, locally sourced produce, and craft beer and wine in Carolina Beach and Wilmington.

  • housemade take-and-bake dinners
  • quick grab-and-go lunches and dinners
  • locally sourced produce

Tidal Creek Co-op

Specialty Foods

Wilmington, NC

Tidal Creek Co-op combines natural, organic, and local groceries with an onsite Saturday farmers market and daily cafe in Wilmington.

  • natural and organic grocery shopping
  • certified organic produce
  • locally grown seasonal foods

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FAQ

Where can I buy Spanish specialty foods in Wilmington?

La Mar Salada carries Spanish artisan cheeses, charcuterie, olive oil, paella essentials, wine, and beer sourced from producers across Spain.

Where can I get paella catering in New Hanover County?

La Mar Salada offers paella catering for weddings, birthdays, fundraisers, corporate lunches, and intimate dinners, with family-style, buffet, plated, or delivery-and-setup service.

Can I take a specialty-food cooking class in Wilmington?

La Mar Salada offers private paella cooking classes for parties of eight or more, with classes listed for fall 2026.

Where can I buy prepared specialty meals rather than ingredients?

The Veggie Wagon offers housemade take-and-bake meals, grab-and-go salads, chicken salad, crab dip, baked goods, sauces, and dressings.

Which local market offers certified cheese or beverage advice?

Whole Foods Market has a Certified Cheese Professional, a Sommelier Certified Wine Expert, and a Cicerone-certified beer expert.