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The Chefs' Warehouse

#4120

Rank

$2.56B

Marketcap

US United States

Country

The Chefs' Warehouse
Leadership team

Mr. John Pappas (Founder, Vice Chairman & COO)

Mr. Christopher Pappas (Founder, Chairman, CEO & Pres)

Mr. James F. Leddy (CFO & Assistant Sec.)

Products/ Services
Catering, Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Hotel, Restaurants
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States
Established
1985
Company Registration
SEC CIK number: 0001517175
Net Income
20M - 100M
Revenue
Above - 1B
Traded as
CHEF
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Overview
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Summary
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in distribution of specialty food products in the United States and Canada. The company's product portfolio includes approximately 50,000 stock-keeping units, such as specialty food products, such as artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate, and pastry products. It also offers a line of center-of-the-plate products, including custom cut beef, seafood, and hormone-free poultry, as well as food products, such as cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk, and flour. The company serves menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos, and specialty food stores. It markets its center-of-the-plate products directly to consumers through a mail and e-commerce platform. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
History

The Chefs' Warehouse was founded in 1991 by Chef Marc Banker and his wife, Chris. The original business was a retail store in Boston, Massachusetts, and it quickly grew to become a leader in specialty food distributors, servicing restaurants, country clubs, resorts, and more. Since then, the company has expanded to include a number of distribution centers and locations in the United States. Their online store offers a wide range of products and services.

Mission
The Chefs' Warehouse is a family specialty food distributor that has been purveying artisan and high-quality food products for chefs for over 30 years. As culinary experts, we are dedicated to supporting chefs' every need. Our world-class team is committed to unparalleled service and support. With locations in major metropolitan areas across the United States and Canada, The Chefs' Warehouse is focused on serving the finest restaurants, hotels, caterers and gourmet stores in North America.
Vision
Our vision is to provide an unparalleled selection of premium and value driven products, impeccable service, and the highest standards of food safety to our customers.
Key Team

Mr. Timothy McCauley (Chief Accounting Officer)

Mr. Alexandros Aldous (Gen. Counsel, Chief Gov. Relations Officer, Corp. Sec. & Chief Admin. Officer)

Mr. Ed Kauffeld (Exec. VP)

Mr. Jonathan Steckler (Exec. VP of Supply Chain & Bus. Intelligence)

Recognition and Awards
The Chefs' Warehouse has received a number of awards and accolades. These include the Specialty Food Association's Silver Leadership and Achievement Awards, the StarChefs Rising Stars Award, and the James Beard Foundation Outstanding Service Award.
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The Chefs' Warehouse
Leadership team

Mr. John Pappas (Founder, Vice Chairman & COO)

Mr. Christopher Pappas (Founder, Chairman, CEO & Pres)

Mr. James F. Leddy (CFO & Assistant Sec.)

Products/ Services
Catering, Food and Beverage, Food Processing, Hotel, Restaurants
Number of Employees
1,000 - 20,000
Headquarters
Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States
Established
1985
Company Registration
SEC CIK number: 0001517175
Net Income
20M - 100M
Revenue
Above - 1B
Traded as
CHEF
Social Media