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Club Chef

www.clubchef.com

 
Club Chef is the fresh-cut processing member of the Castellini Group of Companies. Operating since 1978, Club Chef has grown from a small local processor into one of the largest regional processors in the country. Bob Castellini, Chairman of the Castellini Group of Companies, acquired Club Chef in response to customers` demand for processed produce. As time passed, Bob saw the paradigm shift as the foodservice industry began to demand fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Capitalizing on this trend, Bob was able to establish Club Chef as Castellini Group of Companies` fresh-cut provider. Club Chef serves most all of the major customers in ...
  • Number of Employees: 25-100
  • Annual Revenue: $1-10 Million
  • www.clubchef.com
  • 3776 Lake Park Drive
    Covington, KY USA 41017
  • Phone: 859.578.3100

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