We Listen,
We Act,
We Deliver.
We listen because we understand there isn't a one-size-fits all solution to your needs.
We act because as your trusted partner, we believe in doing whatever it takes to get the job done.
We deliver fresh, high-quality produce because we aim to be the go-to resource for exceptional ingredients in central Virginia.
Since the very beginning, food has meant the world to us.
Cavalier Produce was founded in 2001 by Denise and Steve Yetzer with hopes of enhancing the produce experience for families, restaurants and businesses.
Longtime industry veterans, Denise and her husband Steve have worked in the produce business for decades. After working for several years in the industry in DC, the duo moved to Charlottesville working with Four Seasons Produce. In 2001, they took the leap and purchased the business, renaming it Cavalier Produce.
“It all comes down to the relationships. We still have customers we’ve had from day one.”
Our Warehouse
Louisa, Virginia
While our business has gained momentum, so has the industry itself. In the past decade, the restaurant world has experienced a significant shift to celebrating local products and highlighting the farmers, cheesemakers, and growers from across the region. The farm-to-table movement has helped propel us into the future.
In 2016, Cavalier Produce reached a turning point. In need of a larger space that could handle their expanding operations, we left our former location in downtown Charlottesville for our current one in Louisa.
Over time adopting the tagline, "Where great meals begin," we have evolved from a produce supplier to a community and restaurant industry partner, forming connections with chefs, purveyors, and consumers alike.
Community Work
Over the years, we’ve sponsored a variety of events from the Richmond-based food festival Fire, Flour & Fork, Special Olympics 5K Run, American Heart Association, and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer services conferences, to name just a few.
In addition, during COVID, Cavalier worked with local nonprofits, Loaves & Fishes, Louisa County Resource Council, PB & J Fund and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, providing them with produce during a time when families were in need the most.
In 2020, we entered a new era, deepening our community outreach efforts with the introduction of Grace’s Good Food Box, along with the “Buy a Box, Give a Box” produce box program for furloughed restaurant workers, donating over 3,000 boxes to those in need.
Food is integral to everyone. Our passion is helping people enjoy food, bringing people together, help them enjoy their time together, wherever that may be.