The Padow family has been part of Virginia’s deli, grocery, and ham-making heritage for more than 80 years. In 1936, founder George Padow opened his first grocery and retail shop in Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward. Known for premium meats, exceptional service, and reasonable prices, Padow’s quickly became a household name across the region.
As customer tastes evolved, George’s sons Sidney and Eddie Padow reimagined the business for a new generation. In the 1980s, they shifted away from the traditional grocery model and focused on expanding product offerings by introducing Padow’s Hams & Deli and growing the brand’s reputation for delicious Virginia hams, fine meats, and specialty goods.
Locations expanded throughout Richmond and eventually across Virginia, making Padow’s a familiar name for families seeking high-quality foods rooted in tradition.
In 2023, Stephanie Padow Manheim, granddaughter of founder George Padow, brought the family’s legacy into the digital age. She expanded the e-commerce experience and introduced nationwide shipping, making it easier than ever for customers across the country to enjoy Padow’s signature offerings.
Today, customers can shop online for Virginia hams, gourmet nuts, smoked bacon, pickles, jellies, Virginia mixes, and curated gift boxes, all delivered with the same commitment to quality that has defined Padow’s for generations.
Today, Padow’s Hams Co. thrives as a growing online destination for authentic Virginia-made foods. Through our expanded e-commerce shop, customers nationwide can now enjoy the same premium Virginia hams, gourmet nuts, smoked bacon, pickles, Virginia mixes, and gift boxes that have defined the Padow name for generations.
Our online storefront is designed to make shopping simple, convenient, and accessible from anywhere in the country. Whether you are restocking your pantry, sending a Virginia gift, or discovering new seasonal flavors, Padow’s now brings the richness of our heritage directly to your doorstep. Each product reflects our family’s long-standing commitment to quality, tradition, and exceptional flavor.
As we continue building Padow’s digital presence, our focus remains the same: delivering the finest Virginia foods with the care and craftsmanship customers have trusted for more than 80 years.
For three generations, the Padow family has taken pride in offering top-quality hams, gourmet nuts, smoked bacon, pickles, mixes, and Virginia-made foods. Our customers can expect the same tradition of excellence that has shaped Padow’s since 1936, now available at the click of a button.
We look forward to serving you and helping you share a true taste of Virginia with friends and family for years to come.
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