“The Office” star opens co-owned location bringing HoneyBaked favorites, catering and café offerings to Sherman Oaks

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. — Actor, entrepreneur and The Office star Leslie David Baker today announced the grand opening of a new HoneyBaked location in Sherman Oaks, which he co-owns, bringing the experience of The Honey Baked Ham Company® to a community eager for greater access to the brand’s signature Honey Baked Ham® and its sweet and crunchy glaze, meals, sandwiches, catering and holiday favorites.

As a longtime fan of Honey Baked Ham®, Baker saw an opportunity to help bring the beloved brand closer to families and businesses throughout the San Fernando Valley while introducing a new generation of customers to everything HoneyBaked offers beyond the holidays.

For Baker, the opening represents more than a business investment. It marks a new chapter in his entrepreneurial journey and a chance to create a welcoming neighborhood destination where the community can grab lunch in the cafe, cater a meeting, pick up a family meal or celebrate life’s special moments.

While HoneyBaked has spent more than 65 years helping families celebrate life’s milestones and traditions, today’s brand has evolved well beyond holiday gatherings. The new Sherman Oaks location showcases HoneyBaked’s growing role as an everyday dining and catering destination, offering handcrafted sandwiches, fresh salads, catering options, take-home meals, and desserts, in addition to the signature Honey Baked Ham that has been a beloved staple for generations. For businesses throughout the San Fernando Valley, the location also offers catering packages for office lunches, meetings and workplace celebrations, providing an easy alternative to the usual conference room fare.

Best known for his role as Stanley Hudson on NBC’s The Office, Baker was drawn to HoneyBaked’s loyal customer base, trusted reputation and continued growth beyond its holiday roots. He saw an opportunity to invest in a brand he already knew and loved while creating a welcoming gathering place centered around great food and community connection with business partner Tony Vennie.

“People know me as Stanley, but I’ve always had an appreciation for good food and great communities,” Baker said.“What excited me about this opportunity was helping bring a beloved brand to more people while creating a place where neighbors can gather year-round. HoneyBaked has an incredible legacy, and I’m proud to be part of its next chapter. Plus, this job comes with a lot more sandwiches and a lot less time in meetings.”

To celebrate the opening, Baker and HoneyBaked will host a community-focused grand opening event featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, tastings, giveaways, special guests and opportunities for customers to experience the new café firsthand.

Grand Opening Details

Date: July 11, 2026

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Location: Honey Baked Ham Sherman Oaks, 14427 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA

Guests attending the grand opening will enjoy special promotions, menu samples, giveaways and opportunities to meet Baker throughout the celebration.

For more information, visit HoneyBaked.com.

About The Honey Baked Ham Company®

For more than 65 years, The Honey Baked Ham Company has provided customers and their families with delightful food to enjoy for all of life’s special moments. HoneyBaked’s origins began when founder Harry J. Hoenselaar patented a spiral-slicing ham machine, making way for the first HoneyBaked store in Detroit, Michigan. Since opening in 1957, the company has grown to more than 400 locations nationwide, serving its signature spiral-sliced Honey Baked Ham with sweet and crunchy glaze, premium turkey breast, heat & serve sides, desserts, sandwiches, and take & bake favorites. Offering convenient meals using the best ingredients, HoneyBaked makes every occasion more memorable, whether dining in store, picking up or ordering online. For more information, visit www.honeybaked.com.