Food & Beverage Processing
Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies
1808 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL 60532, United States
- Distributor / reseller
- Founded 1982
- Family-owned
About Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies
Founded in 1982 in Lisle, Illinois, Gator Chef is a family-owned, women-led business that has served the commercial foodservice market for over four decades. The company began as a restaurant supply store just outside Chicago and has grown into a full-service provider of kitchen equipment, design, and support. Beyond product sales, the company offers commercial kitchen design and build services, equipment leasing and renting, CFPM certification training, and custom cutting board fabrication. Its showroom and warehouse in Lisle support both walk-in customers and project-based orders. The customer base spans independent restaurants, pizzerias, sandwich shops, cafes, food trucks, and institutional kitchens. Gator Chef also maintains a dedicated focus on K-12 school foodservice, working with directors and facility managers to design compliant, efficient cafeteria operations. Hospitality and bakery segments are served through specialized equipment lines such as curved glass display cases and combi ovens. The company emphasizes hands-on expertise—its team includes veterans of every restaurant role from dishwashing to ownership—as a differentiator. A price-match guarantee with a 24-hour response window and a commitment to personalized consultation are cited as core service pillars.
Manufacturing capabilities
Inspection & quality
Industries served
- Restaurants
- Food Service
- Education (K-12)
- Hospitality
- Bakery
- Catering
Equipment
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Company details
- Location
- Lisle, Illinois
- Company type
- Distributor / reseller
- Founded
- 1982
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Listed under
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies located?
Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies is located at 1808 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL 60532, United States.
What does Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies do?
Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies is listed under Food & Beverage Processing, and its listed capabilities and products include Commercial kitchen design, Equipment leasing and renting, CFPM certification, Custom cutting board fabrication, K-12 school kitchen design and Price matching.
What industries does Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies serve?
Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies lists Restaurants, Food Service, Education (K-12), Hospitality and Bakery among the industries it serves.
When was Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies founded?
Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies was founded in 1982.
How do I request a quote from Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (888) 944-2867 and visit gatorchef.com.
What companies are similar to Gator Chef Restaurant Equipment & Kitchen Supplies?
Other Food & Beverage Processing companies in Illinois listed on FirmsLedger include Dreamers Gourmet - Specialty Food Manufacturer, Lumen Food Labs LLC and BAK Food Equipment.