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The Chefs' Warehouse

Rank#3423

Market Cap4.48B

CountryUnited States

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.

References

https://in.investing.com/equities/the-chefs-warehouse

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CHEF/profile?p=CHEF

https://www.comparably.com/companies/chefs-warehouse/mission

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/chefs-warehouse

https://sec.report/CIK/0001517175

https://companiesmarketcap.com/

https://www.chefswarehouse.com

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

Address

Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States

Established

1985-01-01

Company Registration

SEC CIK number: 0001517175

Net Income

S_20M_100M

Revenue

$1B+

Traded as

CHEF

Website

https://www.chefswarehouse.com

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Last Updated: 2026

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Last Updated: 2026

The Chefs' Warehouse

Rank#3423

Market Cap4.48B

CountryUnited States

Summary

History

Mission

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.

References

https://in.investing.com/equities/the-chefs-warehouse

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CHEF/profile?p=CHEF

https://www.comparably.com/companies/chefs-warehouse/mission

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/chefs-warehouse

https://sec.report/CIK/0001517175

https://companiesmarketcap.com/

https://www.chefswarehouse.com

Leadership team

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

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

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