| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 14, 2022 |
| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 14, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-40837 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Sovos Brands, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-5119352 |
| Entity Address State Or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 168 Centennial Parkway |
| Entity Address, Adress Line Two | Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Louisville |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80027 |
| City Area Code | 720 |
| Local Phone Number | 316-1225 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | SOVO |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001856608 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
