The Chef's Warehouse Inc (CHEF)
Consumer Staples ยท Wholesale-Groceries, General Line
The Chef's Warehouse Inc (CHEF) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since July 28, 2011. SentiSense covers The Chef's Warehouse Inc in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Wholesale-Groceries, General Line. Christopher Pappas is its chief executive officer. The company reports 5,156 employees, and its corporate website is www.chefswarehouse.com.
About The Chef's Warehouse Inc
Chefs' Warehouse is a foodservice distributor that focuses on specialty and center-of-the-plate fare. In 2025, the firm generated $4 billion in sales, distributing products largely to independent and fine-dining restaurants, as well as hotels, country clubs, and casinos. Chefs' Warehouse's 55,000 customers shop across 90,000 products sourced from 4,000 suppliers and distributed from its 44 distribution centers. The firm operates primarily in the US and Canada, though its 2022 acquisition of Chef Middle East established a foothold in the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. Chefs' Warehouse has largely built its network through an aggressive acquisition strategy targeting specialty distributors to expand its geographic and product reach.
Latest reported results
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. reported revenue of $1.14 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 11.2% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 278 institutions reported holding CHEF, with 40.0 million shares worth $3.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, Vanguard and Wellington Management. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
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- CHEF financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does The Chef's Warehouse Inc do?
Chefs' Warehouse is a foodservice distributor that focuses on specialty and center-of-the-plate fare.
What sector is CHEF in?
SentiSense classifies The Chef's Warehouse Inc in the Consumer Staples sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Wholesale-Groceries, General Line.
Where does CHEF stock trade?
The Chef's Warehouse Inc (CHEF) is listed on Nasdaq, where its shares have traded since July 28, 2011.
Who is the CEO of The Chef's Warehouse Inc?
Christopher Pappas is the chief executive officer of The Chef's Warehouse Inc.