Food & Drink · Downtown Tampa
Wright's Gourmet House Market Announced at Oxford Exchange in Tampa
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Downtown Tampa · October 20, 2026
An Instagram post attributed to Wright's Gourmet House announced the opening of a market inside Oxford Exchange on Oct. 20. The opening has not been confirmed through a business website, press release, or original reporting, and specific details from the post have not been independently verified.
One connection between the two businesses is established by the Wright's website: Caspers Company purchased Wright's Gourmet House in 2024 and already owned Oxford Exchange, according to The Wright's Experience page on the Wright's website. Caspers Company is a third-generation family-owned management company led by Blake Casper and Allison Casper Adams. Its Oxford Commons brands include Oxford Exchange, The Library, The Stovall House, Predalina, The Current Hotel, Casa Cami, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, and Oxford Design.
Wright's Gourmet House first opened on April 20, 1963, founded by Marjorie and Pete Wright, according to The Wright's Experience. The original store operated from a tiny storefront with secondhand equipment and offered imported and domestic delicacies, fresh coffees and teas, exotic spices, unusual cheeses, fresh-roasted meats, and big wheel sandwiches. Wright's has been serving Tampa for over 60 years, according to the business.
In 1981, Jeff Mount purchased Wright's from his grandparents and has been carrying on the legacy for over 40 years, according to The Wright's Experience. The South Tampa location has grown to seat 225 with a staff of 60.
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- Wright's Gourmet House Market opened on Oct. 20 at 420 W Kennedy Blvd inside Oxford Exchange, the business says.
- The new location occupies the former Candle Pour space by the Grand Central entrance, according to the caption.
- Caspers Company purchased Wright's in 2024, the business says.
- Caspers Company already owned Oxford Exchange before the Wright's opening, the business says.[4]
- The market sells mini cakes, cake slices, pastries, and take-and-bake treats.
- The market also carries party plates, greeting cards, cake toppers, and baking cookbooks.
- Deli sandwiches are not sold at this location; the business says they remain at the South Tampa original.
- The location sits next to The Bookstore inside Oxford Exchange, according to the caption.
- Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Wright's has been serving Tampa for over 60 years.[1]
- Wright's Gourmet House opened on April 20, 1963, founded by Marjorie and Pete Wright.[2]
- The original store operated from a modest storefront with secondhand equipment, offering imported and domestic delicacies, fresh coffees, teas, exotic spices, cheeses, roasted meats, and large sandwiches.[2]
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