Test Kitchen at Gator Chef's Lisle Superstore!

Gator Chef’s fully operational commercial test kitchen is a learning center dedicated to you! Test out equipment and appliances firsthand, take classes from industry leading experts, and earn your food safety certifications all in one convenient location.

Try Before You Buy

Unlike most restaurant supply stores, Gator Chef allows customers to try cooking with our equipment and appliances before making a purchase. This unique shopping experience provides restaurant operators with the opportunity to ask questions and leave with peace of mind that their purchase fulfils their needs.

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ServSafe CFPM Certifications

The Gator Chef Test Kitchen is home to ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Courses and Examination. Available in both English and Spanish. Learn more about our interactive training and test center here!

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Test Kitchen Demos

Test Kitchen Tuesday Classes are a place to learn, take Food Service Industry-related classes, and see product demos at our Lisle Illinois Restaurant Equipment and Supply Store. Presented by Food Service Industry Experts, tap into valuable insights!

5 Reasons to Schedule in a Test Kitchen

Opportunity to try equipment and appliances before purchasing.
Knowledgeable experts available to answer questions.
Hands-on instruction from industry experts.
Classes showcase cooking concepts, tools and tricks that benefit operators and employees.
Learn best kitchen safety practices from certified experts.

Customer Testimonial

Kogii Kogii Express - Naperville

The family that owns Kogii Kogii Express came in looking for a solution to handle their food prep more efficiently as their father was doing all the prep by hand. After going over a few options in the showroom we invited them to test out a Sammic Vegetable Prep in our Test Kitchen. They trusted us to show them an option that would best work for their restaurant and budget. Spending this time with Peter ensured our customer would make the most informed decision possible. Thank you, Peter and the Kogii Kogii Express Family, for trusting Gator Chef as your local Restaurant Equipment and Supply Store!