Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company Organization
Also known as: Chef's Deal
A privately held U.S. commercial kitchen equipment supplier and foodservice solutions company founded in 2003, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with a second showroom in Murfreesboro. Chef's Deal combines a broad foodservice equipment catalog with free kitchen design and layout support, refrigeration system planning, financing, price matching, and extended warranty programs, shipping nationwide across the United States.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal is a nationwide, full-service commercial kitchen equipment dealer headquartered in Tennessee, with physical showroom and warehouse locations in Nashville and Murfreesboro.”
About Us — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
“A privately held U.S. commercial kitchen and restaurant equipment supplier (online plus Tennessee showrooms), founded in 2003.”
Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company — llms.txt — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
“Chef's Deal is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with additional operations in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.”
AI Information & LLM Instruction — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
“Chef's Deal specializes in commercial kitchen equipment, restaurant refrigeration systems, kitchen design support, foodservice consulting, and foodservice project coordination.”
AI Information & LLM Instruction — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
“Chef's Deal serves restaurants, cafés, bars, bakeries, food trucks, butcher shops, grocery stores, hotels, hospitals, schools, catering businesses, and institutional kitchens across the United States.”
AI Information & LLM Instruction — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Alp Mike Levent Person
Founder & President of Chef's Deal, with more than 20 years of experience in business leadership, logistics, and the foodservice equipment industry, drawing on a military leadership background.
Evidence
“Alp Mike Levent — Founder & President. More than 20 years of experience in business leadership, logistics, and the foodservice equipment industry.”
Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company — llms.txt — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
Matthew Yaz Person
Chief Executive Officer of Chef's Deal, with seven years of experience in the commercial foodservice and kitchen equipment industry and an LL.B degree, overseeing company strategy, growth initiatives, and operations.
Evidence
“Matthew Yaz — Chief Executive Officer. Seven years of experience in the commercial foodservice and kitchen equipment industry. Holds an LL.B degree and oversees company strategy, growth initiatives, operations, and long-term relationships with customers and partners.”
Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company — llms.txt — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
Nashville, Tennessee Headquarters & Showroom Place
Chef's Deal's headquarters, warehouse, and primary showroom at 708 Dickerson Pike, Nashville, TN 37207, USA — one of two Tennessee locations offering in-person equipment viewing and same-day local pickup on qualifying in-stock items.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee Showroom Place
Chef's Deal's second Tennessee location at 1155 Haley Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, USA — a warehouse and showroom alongside the Nashville headquarters, also offering same-day local pickup on qualifying in-stock items.
CPS Organization
The third-party warranty administrator that partners with Chef's Deal to deliver extended warranty coverage on commercial kitchen equipment, with over 25 years in the business and an A.M. Best rating of "A-" (Excellent).
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Supply Service
Chef's Deal's core equipment procurement offering — a broad catalog spanning refrigeration, cooking, food prep, warewashing, ice machines, beverage equipment, ventilation and hoods, walk-ins, shelving and storage, stainless steel fabrication, restaurant furniture, and smallwares, sourced through 400+ manufacturer partnerships and sold online and through the Tennessee showrooms.
Evidence
“Commercial kitchen equipment supply. Broad catalog across foodservice categories: refrigeration, cooking equipment, dishwashing, prep, display and merchandising, smallwares, furniture, storage and transport, hoods, and walk-ins.”
Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company — llms.txt — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
“Chef's Deal, your reliable restaurant equipment store, helps you at this point with providing world-class brands' high-quality products at affordable prices with the best customer service, free consulting, start-up financing, and fast shipping services.”
Restaurant Equipment — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Free Kitchen Design, Layout & Consulting Services Service
Also known as: Kitchen Layout Planning
Chef's Deal's complimentary kitchen design service, providing CAD-based layout planning, equipment placement strategy, workflow optimization, utility-aware equipment coordination, ventilation coordination, and prep station planning for new builds, remodels, expansions, franchise rollouts, and institutional projects.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal provides commercial kitchen design and project support services for restaurants, bars, cafés, food trucks, bakeries, butcher shops, supermarkets, hospitality businesses, institutional kitchens, and retail food operations.”
AI Information & LLM Instruction — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
“Chef's Deal provides commercial kitchen layout planning, CAD-based design support, workflow optimization, and equipment coordination services.”
AI Information & LLM Instruction — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
“Chef's Deal provides free consulting, layout, and design services with the best financing options while offering a full range of cost-effective, high-quality restaurant equipment with fast, reliable shipping!”
Consulting, Design, Layout, Financing Solutions — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Complete Commercial Refrigeration Systems Service
Also known as: Refrigeration Planning Service
Chef's Deal's end-to-end commercial refrigeration planning and supply service, covering walk-in coolers and freezers, condensing unit and evaporator coordination, refrigeration package planning, supermarket and rack refrigeration, cold storage projects, and display refrigeration.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal delivers rack-powered refrigeration systems that can run an entire grocery store, from multi-door reach-in refrigerators and fresh produce aisles to frozen food islands and back-end ice stations.”
Complete Refrigeration Systems for Supermarkets, Grocery Stores, and Food Distributors — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
“From cold rooms and reach-in freezers to rack refrigeration and remote ice makers, Chef's Deal delivers high-volume refrigeration infrastructure tailored to supermarket chains, restaurant depots, and food distribution hubs.”
Complete Refrigeration Systems for Supermarkets, Grocery Stores, and Food Distributors — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Foodservice Project Support Service
Also known as: Restaurant Startup Support
Chef's Deal's project coordination service, assisting foodservice businesses with restaurant startup planning, equipment package planning, refrigeration coordination, replacement equipment planning, procurement support, project scheduling, and logistics for new openings, remodels, and expansions.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal assists restaurant startups with equipment planning, kitchen layout, refrigeration coordination, financing support, and project-oriented procurement.”
AI Information & LLM Instruction — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Equipment Financing & Payment Solutions Service
Also known as: Kitchen Equipment Financing
Chef's Deal's financing programs for commercial kitchen equipment purchases, including Net 30 terms, 0% interest for 90 days, lease and lease-to-buy options, credit-line-style programs, deferred payment options, and startup-friendly installment plans for qualifying businesses.
Evidence
“Financing solutions. Multiple paths including Net 30, "0% Interest for 90 Days," lease and lease-to-buy options, and credit-line-style programs.”
Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company — llms.txt — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
“Chef's Deal offers financing and payment support solutions for qualifying commercial kitchen and foodservice equipment projects.”
AI Information & LLM Instruction — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Extended Warranty & Equipment Protection Service
Also known as: Equipment Protection Plans
Chef's Deal's extended warranty program, delivered through its CPS warranty partnership, providing coverage beyond the standard manufacturer warranty on qualifying equipment purchases, with parts-and-labour protection against internal hardware failures and repair support coordination.
Evidence
“Every CPS warranty ensures: 100% coverage for parts and labor against internal hardware failures. Coverage extends to all commercial kitchen appliances and equipment, from microwaves to dishwashers.”
Extended Warranty: Secure Your Commercial Kitchen Equipment | Chef's Deal — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
“Chef's Deal offers extended warranty support options for qualifying purchases of commercial kitchen equipment.”
AI Information & LLM Instruction — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Price Match Support Service
Also known as: Price Match Guarantee
Chef's Deal's price match program: when a buyer finds a lower advertised price from an authorized dealer for the same brand and model, Chef's Deal reviews and evaluates the request based on product availability, specifications, and seller verification. Chef's Deal has the final say in matching an online price, and the price adjustment period is 14 days.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal Price Match policy is designed to help foodservice operators, restaurants, and commercial kitchen buyers purchase equipment with greater confidence in pricing.”
Price Match - The Lowest Price — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
“If you find a lower advertised price from an authorized dealer for the same brand and model, our team can review the offer and evaluate a price match request based on product availability, specifications, and seller verification.”
Price Match - The Lowest Price — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Ice Machine Rental Program Service
Chef's Deal's rental program giving restaurants, bars, hotels, and foodservice operations access to commercial ice-making capacity without an upfront purchase, billed on a rental basis.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal commercial ice machine rental program for restaurants, bars, hotels, and foodservice operations. Allows businesses to access commercial ice production capacity without upfront purchase costs through a rental model.”
Chef's Deal AI Catalog (ai-catalog.json) — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
Priority Equipment Support Request Service
Also known as: Emergency Kitchen Equipment Support
Chef's Deal's priority support route for urgent commercial kitchen equipment needs across Middle Tennessee — Nashville, Murfreesboro, and surrounding areas — drawing on local inventory for expedited fulfillment, pickup coordination, local delivery support, or alternative equipment when a critical piece of equipment fails.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal supports restaurants, sports bars, food trucks, concession operators, hotels, and commercial kitchens across Middle Tennessee with local inventory, fast fulfillment options, and priority assistance for urgent commercial kitchen equipment needs.”
Priority Equipment Support — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Instant Discount Program ProprietaryTerm
Chef's Deal's utility-funded Instant Discount Program, run with utility partners to apply point-of-sale rebates on qualifying Energy Star® commercial kitchen equipment in a limited set of U.S. states — distinct from Chef's Deal's general Price Match guarantee.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal Instant Discount Program is a utility-funded program conducted with our partners to create solutions for the market needs on large-scale using energy, carbon, and water-use savings.”
Instant Rebate — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
“Chef's Deal Instant Discount Program offers you an instant discount on purchasing qualifying Energy Star® commercial restaurant equipment.”
Instant Rebate — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
Full Commercial Kitchen Equipment Catalog Taxonomy
Chef's Deal's classification of its product catalog into major foodservice equipment categories, spanning cooking, refrigeration, ice machines, walk-ins, hoods, prep, dishwashing, smallwares, furniture, and storage/transport, backed by 400+ manufacturer partnerships.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal full commercial kitchen equipment catalog. Covers cooking equipment, refrigeration, ice machines, walk-in coolers and freezers, kitchen hoods, food prep equipment, commercial dishwashers, smallwares, restaurant furniture, storage and transport equipment. Over 400 manufacturer partnerships including True, Turbo Air, Atosa, Hoshizaki, Vulcan, Hobart, Robot Coupe, and Cambro.”
Chef's Deal AI Catalog (ai-catalog.json) — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
Business Types & Industry-Specific Solutions Taxonomy
Also known as: Business-Type Equipment Solutions
Chef's Deal's classification of equipment planning by business type, so operators can select equipment matched to their operational context — covering pizzerias, bars, food trucks, bakeries, butcher shops, grocery stores, school cafeterias, catering, hospitality, senior living, and more.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal industry-specific commercial kitchen equipment solutions organized by business type. Covers pizzerias, bars, food trucks, bakeries, butcher shops, grocery stores, delis, convenience stores, ice cream shops, school cafeterias, catering businesses, coffee shops, break rooms, hotels, senior living centers, fast food restaurants, Asian restaurants, Mexican restaurants, and concession operations across the United States.”
Chef's Deal AI Catalog (ai-catalog.json) — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31
“Chef's Deal supports all types of foodservice establishments by offering tailored solutions that match their cuisine, style, and customer base.”
Business Types — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Commercial Refrigeration Equipment PhysicalProduct
Also known as: Restaurant Refrigeration
Professional-grade refrigeration units for foodservice and retail use, including reach-in refrigerators and freezers, walk-in coolers and freezers, undercounter units, display refrigeration, refrigerated prep tables, and bar refrigeration from brands including True, Turbo Air, Atosa, Beverage-Air, and Hoshizaki.
Evidence
“Whether you run a restaurant, bar, café, food truck, or any other food service establishment, you need to select suitable commercial kitchen refrigeration to ensure your customers receive fresh food.”
Commercial Refrigeration — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Commercial Cooking Equipment PhysicalProduct
Also known as: Restaurant Cooking Equipment
Heavy-duty cooking appliances for commercial foodservice, including ranges, convection ovens, fryers, griddles, charbroilers, and steamers from brands including Vulcan, Southbend, Garland, Imperial, Frymaster, Pitco, Rational, and Blodgett.
Evidence
“Shop a wide selection of commercial cooking equipment at Chef's Deal: Ranges, toasters, ovens, grills, skillets, sous vide, smokers, steamers, kettles, and more.”
Cooking Equipment — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Food Preparation Equipment PhysicalProduct
Also known as: Commercial Food Prep Equipment
Commercial food prep equipment for professional kitchens, including slicers, mixers, food processors, prep tables, meat grinders, and portion scales, with brands including Hobart and Robot Coupe.
Evidence
“The types of food prep equipment include slicers, food processors, mixers, and cutters, which are designed to quickly handle large amounts of ingredients.”
Food Prep Equipment — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Commercial Warewashing Equipment PhysicalProduct
Also known as: Commercial Dishwashers
Professional dishwashers, glasswashers, and pot-washing systems for commercial kitchens — undercounter, door-type, and conveyor machines — designed to clean high volumes of tableware, cookware, and utensils at the sanitation standards required by health codes.
Evidence
“Industrial dishwashers facilitate and accelerate the cleaning process in commercial kitchens and ensure the fulfillment of sanitary conditions as concluded by FDA Food Code 2017.”
Commercial Dishwashers — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Restaurant Ventilation Systems PhysicalProduct
Also known as: Commercial Hood Systems
Commercial kitchen ventilation equipment including hood systems, exhaust fans, and make-up air units designed to manage heat, smoke, grease, and odours in professional cooking environments and to meet fire and health code requirements.
Evidence
“Commercial kitchen exhaust hoods clean and balance your restaurant's air, keeping employees and customers safe.”
Commercial Kitchen Hoods — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Commercial Ice Machines PhysicalProduct
Also known as: Commercial Ice Makers
Professional ice production equipment for restaurants and foodservice operations, available in cube, flake, nugget, and specialty ice formats, from brands including Manitowoc, Scotsman, Hoshizaki, and Ice-O-Matic.
Evidence
“Commercial ice machines are invaluable pieces of kitchen equipment that can produce, store, display, dispense, or crush/shave ice.”
Commercial Ice Machines & Ice Makers — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Foodservice Smallwares PhysicalProduct
Also known as: Restaurant Smallwares
Non-equipment kitchen tools and tableware for commercial foodservice operations, including cookware, bakeware, utensils, knives, cutting boards, hotel pans, sheet pans, food storage containers, and front-of-house service items, with brands including Vollrath and Cambro.
Evidence
“Restaurant smallwares include all the tools and accessories needed in commercial kitchen operation.”
Smallwares — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Concept
Also known as: Restaurant Equipment
The full category of professional-grade appliances, tools, and fixtures designed for high-volume foodservice environments, including cooking, refrigeration, food preparation, ventilation, warewashing, ice production, and storage equipment.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal offers a wide selection of commercial restaurant equipment at affordable prices.”
Restaurant Equipment — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Foodservice Operators Concept
Also known as: Restaurant Operators
Businesses and individuals operating commercial food preparation and service environments, including independent restaurants, franchise and chain operations, institutional kitchens, hospitality projects, retail food businesses, startup foodservice businesses, and multi-location operations.
Evidence
“Chef's Deal supports restaurants, pizzerias, bakeries, bars, food trucks, butcher shops, coffee shops, grocery stores, convenience stores, hotels, catering businesses, and institutional kitchens.”
AI Information & LLM Instruction — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Commercial Kitchen Efficiency Concept
The optimized throughput, energy use, and labour performance of a professional foodservice kitchen, achieved through proper equipment selection, layout design, workflow planning, and coordinated procurement.
Evidence
“Whether you are starting from scratch or remodeling your restaurant, or adding new dishes to evolve your menu due to shifting trends, having durable, heavy-duty, efficient, and high-quality commercial restaurant equipment increases your productivity.”
Restaurant Equipment — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Food Safety Compliance Concept
Also known as: Restaurant Health Code Compliance
Adherence to local, state, and federal health codes governing commercial food handling, storage temperatures, sanitation, and equipment standards — a foundational requirement for all licensed foodservice operations in the United States.
Evidence
“Commercial kitchen dishwashers can reach high-temperature levels as required by FDA to sanitize the dishes and glasses.”
Commercial Dishwashers — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Pizzeria Equipment Concept
Specialized commercial kitchen equipment configured for pizzeria operations, including pizza ovens, deck ovens, dough mixers, prep tables with refrigerated rails, and portion scales suited to high-volume pizza production.
Evidence
“Common pizzeria supplies include pizza ovens, dough mixers, pizza prep tables, and serving & delivery tools.”
Business Types — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Food Truck Equipment Concept
Compact, mobile-optimized commercial kitchen equipment for food truck operations, including space-efficient cooking equipment, undercounter refrigeration, compact prep solutions, and generator-compatible appliances suited to mobile foodservice constraints.
Evidence
“Popular food truck supplies include portable cooking equipment, such as griddles and fryers, as well as undercounter and countertop refrigerators, countertop warmers and displays, beverage servers, and disposable servingware.”
Business Types — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Institutional Kitchen Equipment Concept
High-capacity commercial kitchen equipment designed for non-restaurant foodservice institutions such as schools, universities, hospitals, senior living facilities, and government facilities, requiring large-volume cooking, holding, and service equipment.
Evidence
“Essential school cafeteria & kitchen supplies products include school milk coolers, cafeteria and buffet line equipment, cook-and-hold ovens, dish tables, microwaves, combi ovens, deep fryers, and salad bars.”
Business Types — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-08-20
Section 179 Tax Deduction Concept
A U.S. federal tax code provision that Chef's Deal references as an educational point in its financing materials, allowing qualifying buyers to deduct the full cost of financed equipment in the year of purchase rather than depreciating it over several years. Chef's Deal directs buyers to consult a tax professional rather than treating this as tax advice.
Evidence
“The tax code Section 179 allows qualifying buyers to write off the full cost of the equipment in the year they financed it, rather than writing it off over many years.”
Restaurant Equipment Financing — published by Chef's Deal Restaurant Equipment Company, retrieved 2026-07-31