Debuting in-store at Katz’s on October 1, the revamped chili highlights Sababa’s growing foodservice business
New York, NY – September 24, 2025 – Katz’s Delicatessen, the legendary New York institution serving guests since 1888, will debut a refreshed take on its classic chili beginning October 1, 2025, exclusively in-store. In partnership with Sababa Foods, the CPG brand celebrated for bringing authentic Middle Eastern flavors to modern kitchens, Katz’s chili will now feature Sababa’s signature Saturday Sauce, adding bold, layered flavor to a deli staple that has warmed generations of New Yorkers.
The partnership is especially meaningful, uniting Sababa Foods founder Amy Dell with her husband, Jake Dell, fifth-generation owner of Katz’s Delicatessen. While Katz’s has remained true to its classic recipes for more than a century, the deli has also embraced thoughtful updates that honor its roots. This partnership reflects that spirit, blending tradition with a fresh perspective shaped by the couple’s shared commitment to food, family, and community.
This launch also underscores Sababa’s expansion into foodservice, with Saturday Sauce now available in 1-gallon jugs and soon in 40 pound bag-in-box formats for restaurants, hotels, caterers, event operations, and more. These larger formats ensure consistent flavor while streamlining operations, saving valuable labor and prep time in busy kitchens. With its debut at Katz’s Delicatessen, Saturday Sauce demonstrates how chefs and operators can bring bold, authentic flavor at scale, marking just the beginning of Sababa’s foodservice growth.
To highlight this partnership, Sababa Foods will join Designer Susan Alexandra and Founder and Designer Jessica Chep of Designed by Chep for Stitch & Sauce: A Love Letter to the Lower East Side, a community pop-up on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 PM at Susan Alexandra’s Orchard Street boutique (33 Orchard Street). Guests will have the chance to taste the new Katz’s x Saturday Sauce Chili, shop Sababa’s Saturday Sauce and enjoy custom hand embroidery by Designed by Chep.
Sababa’s Saturday Sauce is available online at www.sababa-foods.com, on Amazon and at select retailers across the country – the full list of locations can be found HERE.
About Sababa Foods
Sababa Foods is dedicated to bringing the bold flavors of the Middle East into modern kitchens. Offering a range of naturally nutritious and delicious products, Sababa Foods makes it easy for home cooks to create authentic Middle Eastern dishes with minimal preparation time. Sababa Foods is more than just a brand — it’s a celebration of culinary tradition made simple for today’s busy lifestyle. For more information visit: sababa-foods.com
About Katz’s Delicatessen
Katz’s Delicatessen is an iconic restaurant serving traditional Jewish deli fare in NYC’s Lower East Side. Since 1888, Katz’s pastrami and corned beef sandwiches have been the gold standard for an 'authentic' NYC deli experience, thanks to Katz's emphasis on traditional slow-curing processes and hand-carved slicing techniques. Today, Katz's serves thousands of hungry customers daily and ships their deli classics nationwide. Katz's storefront is considered a NYC landmark and is a popular destination among locals, tourists, and celebrities. For more information, visit www.katzsdelicatessen.com.
About Susan Alexandra
Susan Alexandra is a New York City-based brand founded by Susan Korn. With an emphasis on elevating experiences, the core belief is that every single thing in life should be dazzling, rich with color and joy evoking. Initially launching as a jewelry brand, in the past years Susan Alexandra has expanded into widely celebrated beaded bags seen on celebrities and on the arms of cool tastemakers across the globe. Each piece is lovingly made by hand in New York City.
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