Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ:CHEF) is a specialty food distributor that supplies professional chefs, restaurants, hotels, culinary institutions, specialty retailers and other foodservice customers. The company focuses on products that are often difficult to source through broadline distributors, including specialty and center-of-the-plate items.
Its product offerings include fresh produce, seafood, meat and poultry, dairy, imported and domestic cheeses, charcuterie, specialty grocery products, dry goods, frozen foods, and culinary supplies. The company also provides related services such as product sourcing, delivery and support for foodservice operators.
Founded in 1985, The Chefs' Warehouse has expanded from its early operations in the New York area into a broader distribution network serving culinary markets across the United States and Canada. Its customers range from independent restaurants and prominent chefs to hospitality groups, hotels, institutions and specialty food retailers.
The company is led by Christopher Pappas, who serves as its chief executive officer and has been associated with The Chefs' Warehouse since its founding.
