Catholic Breweries, Wineries, and Food Businesses
Catholics invented beer. Well, monks did — Trappist and Benedictine monasteries have been brewing for over a thousand years, and the tradition is alive and well. Catholic wineries carry forward the sacramental connection to the vine. And Catholic-owned restaurants, bakeries, and food producers bring the tradition of hospitality to the table every day.
Food and drink are central to Catholic life. From the Eucharist to the parish potluck, breaking bread together is what we do. Supporting Catholic food businesses is a natural extension of that communion.
Why Catholic Food and Drink?
A Living Tradition
Trappist brewing isn't a marketing gimmick — it's a centuries-old monastic tradition governed by the International Trappist Association. Only monasteries that brew within their walls, under monastic supervision, earn the Authentic Trappist Product label. When you buy Trappist beer, you're supporting a religious community and a living tradition.
Hospitality as Vocation
Catholic restaurant owners often see their work as a form of ministry. Feeding people well, creating welcoming spaces, and treating employees with dignity — these aren't just business practices, they're expressions of faith. The Rule of St. Benedict commands monks to "receive all guests as Christ." Many Catholic restaurateurs carry that same spirit.
Seasonal and Liturgical
Catholic food businesses often embrace the liturgical calendar in ways secular businesses don't. Fish fry specials during Lent. Feast day menus. King cake for Epiphany. Wine releases timed to Advent. Shopping Catholic means engaging with the rhythm of the Church year.
What You'll Find on DCB
The Beer, Wine, & Food category includes:
- Monastery breweries — Trappist and Benedictine ales brewed by religious communities
- Catholic-owned breweries — craft breweries with Catholic identity and mission
- Wineries and vineyards — Catholic-owned wine producers, including sacramental wine suppliers
- Restaurants and cafes — Catholic-owned dining, from fine dining to family casual
- Bakeries — artisan bread, pastries, and specialty Catholic baked goods
- Specialty food producers — jams, sauces, honey, chocolate, and other Catholic-made products
- Catering companies — for parish events, weddings, and celebrations
How to Search
Step 1: Visit discovercatholicbusiness.com and browse or search.
Step 2: Select Beer, Wine, & Food to filter results.
Step 3: Search by location for local restaurants and breweries, or browse nationally for products that ship.
Great Catholic Food Gifts
Catholic food and drink businesses are perfect for gift-giving:
- Trappist beer sampler — for the Catholic dad who has everything
- Monastery wine — elegant, meaningful, and delicious
- Catholic bakery boxes — ship nationwide from many Catholic bakers
- Artisan food baskets — combine Catholic-made jams, honey, and chocolate
Become a Benefactor: Help Restore Christ in the Economy
Every meal shared, every toast raised, every loaf broken — these are Catholic acts. When that food comes from a Catholic business, the circle closes: community sustaining community, commerce serving communion.
Discover Catholic Business is restoring Jesus Christ to the center of the economy by making these connections visible and easy. Every Catholic brewery, winery, and restaurant we list is another thread in the fabric of a Catholic economy that nourishes both body and soul.
Every Benefactor — every paid subscriber — helps us weave that fabric faster.
Your subscription supports:
- Finding more Catholic food businesses — breweries, wineries, restaurants, and producers across the country
- Building better tools — helping you discover Catholic dining and food options near you
- Strengthening the movement — proving that Catholics want to eat, drink, and celebrate together
The table is set. Become a Benefactor today and help us fill every seat.
Eat, Drink, and Support the Catholic Economy
From Trappist ales to parish fish fries, Catholic food culture is rich, alive, and worth supporting. The businesses behind it deserve your patronage — and they're easier to find than you think.
Browse Catholic food and drink businesses on Discover Catholic Business — and taste the tradition.
If you own a Catholic brewery, winery, restaurant, or food business, list it for free and connect with the community that's hungry for what you make.