About Us

A History in Foodservice

Founded in 1997, Cook’s Direct was the first company to specialize in foodservice equipment and supplies for correctional facilities. With our prior experience in corrections, we knew how to help foodservice operators with the right products, knowledge, and service. Since then, we have partnered with correctional, educational, and institutional facilities across the country, helping them improve efficiency and effectiveness in a high-pressure environment.

Industry Expertise

At Cook’s, we are dedicated to helping institutional facilities improve their foodservice programs. Our knowledge and product offering are tailored to high-volume operations that serve hundreds or thousands of meals each day. We also partner closely with our customers and industry organizations to understand the latest challenges and issues to ensure we always have the right solutions available.

Innovative Products

Cook’s is the home of an exclusive line of products designed to solve problems in institutional kitchens. Our Cook’s Brand product line has grown over the years and is filled with meal serving products, including dinnerware, serving ware, kitchen supplies, transportation carts and more. These products feature innovative designs with superior durability at a great value to help your operation run smoother and safer.

Cook's Brand Products

More Than a Distributor

Over the years, we've teamed up with various industry-leading manufacturers, establishing strong partnerships that demonstrate our dedication to excellence. These collaborations have not only expanded our network but also played an important role in enhancing our capability to offer the best products and services.

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Reliable Service

We understand the challenges of producing large volumes of meals, which is why we strive to make your buying experience as easy and efficient as possible. Our sales associates go through intense and continuous training, and our growing catalog includes thousands of different products, with many stocked and ready to ship out. If you don’t see what you need, our team can research and find what you’re looking for.