Our Partners

Mission Statement
We strive to showcase and promote culinary excellence of chefs through the highest level of culinary competition with support and collaboration from our industry leading manufacturer's and suppliers

Host

Chicago | Illinois

— About NAFEM

Founded in 1948, NAFEM is a trade association of 500 commercial foodservice equipment and supplies (E&S) manufacturers – a $13 billion industry*. These businesses, their employees and the products they manufacture, support the food away from home market – which includes more than one million locations in the U.S. and countless more around the world.

Official Pod-Cast Partner

Tampa | Florida

— About WALK-IN TALK

Walk-In Talk Media produces podcasts, TV programs, and magazines that focus on food, trending chefs, recipes, and mixology. Moreover, we advocate for mental health and substance abuse awareness through food initiatives.

Official Partner

Elgin | Illinois

— Who is MIDDLEBY

At Middleby we develop the most advanced solutions for commercial, industrial and residential foodservice. Whether our customers are feeding their families or thousands of patrons, we are proud to be their trusted partner. Our industry-leading innovation coupled with our dedicated, knowledgeable employee base allows us to best serve our customers around the world.

Atlanta | Georgia

— Who is CAMACHO

Camacho is a professional foodservice and laundry facilities consulting firm founded in 1962. Headquartered in Atlanta (GA), with additional offices in Charlotte (NC), and Birmingham (AL), , our talented and hard-charging staff are dedicated to our client successes.

For over six decades, we’ve been designing foodservice and laundry facilities with strong emphasis on budget, food choices, staff support, and making attractive facilities that draw attention to the food service program.

Saint Paul | Minnesota

— ECOLAB

Ecolab provides unparalleled expertise and a comprehensive set of solutions that help increase food safety and product quality, enhance sustainability and boost operational efficiency for global Food & Beverage Processors and Manufacturers, Dairy Farmers and Manufacturers of Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics.

Fuquay Varina, NC

— SouthBend

Southbend is now a division of the Middleby Corporation and is recognized as a global leader in heavy-duty commercial cooking equipment. With new equipment innovations in energy savings and safety, our products are considered the best in the industry by chefs, consultants, and industry experts.

Georgetown, TX

— Cangshan

Mission Statement
Our mission is to create functional, beautiful kitchen knives with premier materials crafted by expert blacksmiths, offering both Western and Japanese styles and performance of products.

Rolling Meadows, IL

- RATIONAL

At RATIONAL, we are a team of passionate chefs, food lovers, and industry professionals dedicated to revolutionizing the way the world cooks. Founded in 1973, RATIONAL has always been driven by a deep love of food and a desire to create the best possible cooking experience for our customers. Over the years, we have constantly innovated and pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the kitchen, developing technologies that have changed the way professional chefs work: first, with our combi ovens, and now the iVario, iHexagon, and ConnectedCooking. For us, it’s not only about the equipment: it’s about the people who use it. We understand that your kitchen is the heart of your business. That’s why we are fully committed to ensuring that our customers get the most benefit out of our products as possible. We are proud of the impact that our products have on the culinary world and seek a vibrant culinary future. Whether you are a professional chef, a culinary school student, or a line cook, we hope that our products will inspire you to create…

New Castle, PA

- steelite international

“Steelite International is the leading manufacturer & supplier of award-winning tabletop, buffet, and lighting solutions for the global hospitality industry. With a wide range of products, Steelite offers a unique solution for any venue from commercial catering and hotel banqueting to leisure markets and casual restaurants.”

Vernon, CA

Newchef Fashion Inc

“Newchef Fashion is the #1 Culinary Apparel and Uniform Designer/Manufacturer. Based out of Los Angeles and in business for over 30 years, Newchef Fashion offers a full line of uniforms tailored and customized to your business’ needs.

Wooster, OH

— Certified Angus Beef

At CertifiedAngusBeef, we know chefs and home cooks want to put great meals on the table. That’s why we work across the beef supply chain to ensure they find and prepare the best-tasting, best-sourced, best-selling Angus beef. Based in Wooster, Ohio, and owned by family farmers and ranchers who raise cattle to a higher standard, we’re more than just Angus beef. Only the very best makes our cut. We set strict standards to certify every bite is juicy and delicious, whether you’re cooking at home or dining at the best steakhouse. Our culinary and beef experts provide consultations, marketing assistance, training programs, market insights and tools to help distributors, grocery store meat department managers and restaurateurs to thrive. We’re also dedicated to sharing the story of family farmers and ranchers and spend each day connecting with and inspiring home cooks serving our beef. Find inspiration and information on our website and social media. If it’s not CERTIFIED, it’s not the best.™

Naperville, IL

— Spring USA

Known for the innovation and design of reliable, durable and beautiful products, Spring USA® specializes in induction cooking & warming equipment, buffetware, mobile cooking stations, and custom-built tables with hidden induction and cooling elements. Chosen by industry professionals worldwide, Spring USA’s commitment to quality is unwavering and unmatched.

Peachtree City, Georgia

-Hoshizaki America, INC

Hoshizaki America is a name synonymous with quality, innovation and reliability. These values exist through the vision of our leadership and focus on our teamwork… developing quality relationships with our employees, suppliers, distributors, dealers, designers, and service providers. Together, we positively impact the users of our products and the communities in which we live.

Gray, Kentucky

-Jackson Warewashing System

Jackson WWS, Inc. is a full-line supplier and leading producer of high-quality commercial dishmachines—all made in the USA. We stand by our “Clean the First Time” commitment with dishmachines that deliver optimal cleaning performance while reducing labor, chemical, and utility costs. With more standard features and a lower acquisition and operating cost, Jackson sets the standard for warewashing.

Travelers Rest, South Carolina

-T & S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc

T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of faucets, fittings and specialty products and accessories for the foodservice, industrial, commercial plumbing and laboratory markets. Founded in 1947, the company introduced the industry's first pre-rinse unit, followed by key innovations like the foot pedal valve over the next decade. T&S products are highly acclaimed throughout the industry for being well-built, long-lasting and reliable. Rigorous testing and a focus on interchangeability have helped set T&S apart from the competition for more than 70 years. Today, more than 200 employees manufacture products and serve customers from the company's main headquarters in South Carolina — with many more working behind the scenes at distribution facilities in California and China. In the last two decades, T&S has significantly increased its overseas presence, with representatives now selling products in Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Canada, Japan, southeast Asia and South America.

Birmingham, Alabama

-Royal Cup Coffee and Tea

Royal Cup Coffee and Tea is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality coffees and teas in a variety of product flavors and packaging formats. We source, roast, blend, and supply coffee, tea, juice, and assorted allied goods to foodservice operators and offices nationwide. Since 1896, we have provided customer-centric, beverage solutions to restaurants, hotels, offices, healthcare, and convenience stores.

PUERTO MONTT, CHILE

-AquaChile

We are a salmon farmer born in the south of Chile and we are proud of our origins. Each month, we feed over 150 million people around the world with a tasty and healthy product, from salmon that have been raised and processed in Patagonia. As a result of the integration of what used to be AquaChile, with Los Fiordos, Salmones Magallanes and salmon assets from Friosur, we are the largest salmon farmer in Chile, and the second largest worldwide.

Huron, Ohio

-The Chefs Garden

The Chef's Garden sustainable family farm is the leading grower of artisanal vegetable in the United States. We currently grow more than 600 varieties of vegetables, microgreens and herbs in eight different stages of growth for the world's top chefs. Our uniqueness lies in much more than quantity and variety – by using sustainable agriculture methods, our products are exceptional in a variety of ways, including flavor, shelf life and nutritional content. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality, most flavorful, purest product anywhere! The Chef's Garden is in Huron, Ohio, located just three miles from the Lake Erie shoreline. The fertile, sandy lake bottom soils puts us ahead of the game immediately. The combination of bountiful, loamy soil with our method of sustainable farming of long ago allows us to be at the forefront of quality. We are your direct source for the freshest, safest product available. Modern packing and shipping technology allows us to be your local grower, wherever you might be located. Our farm believes strongly in the "Chef and Farmer Concept ®"​ – a relationship with our chefs, that gives us a combined energy far superior to one of us alone. That philosophy and our commitment to sustainable agriculture makes us who were are today.

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