So I was on the hunt for a stainless steel preptable to put my arriving that day Ooni Karu 16 pizza…read moreoven. I had gone to my usual spots and decided to stop buy and see what this place had to offer. While I did not get my table there, it was a wonderland for cooking gear. Think of it as a Sur la Table meets a Costco. This particular supply company is open to the public and has a fun warehouse atmosphere to it. Litterally isle after isle of unique (at least to the home cook) items available in vast quantities. We did not get chance to interact with the staff much. One friendly staff member came over to see if we needed any help but otherwise left us alone to wander about the place. We definatly will be back to secure some of the pizza gear we need once we get cranking with the new oven as they had trays, peels, and just about anything else you would want for a pizza making enterprise.

It is hard to find the entrance in back as it looks like a workshop until you round the corner…read moreinside. I came here looking for commercial quality knives. I did not find them. They have a lot of stuff, but it is all very low quality, and you can find the exact same items on Amazon for about 40% less. If you need something quickly and don't care about longevity, this is the place for you, otherwise go elsewhere.

My child greatly enjoyed the kids camp she did here at Pans on Fire! She loved getting to do so…read moremuch and she really liked the independence and not being "treated like a baby" as she put it. We absolutely love the family cooking classes here too! We will definitely be back!

I recently attended a cooking class with my work team, and it was so much fun. Pans on Fire is a…read morekitchenware store, with a room on the side for cooking classes. The store itself is really cute, with useful gadgets and cute towels and knick-knacks. I was part of a group of 12 for the Express Spanish class. There are many different cuisines to choose from, and different durations (e.g., express-1.5 hours, standard-2.5 hours, ultimate-3.5 hours). What made this class run so smoothly is all the prep work that was done ahead of time. Each member had their own apron with their name on it. The cutting boards, ingredients, and tools were laid out around the kitchen. Bruce, the owner/instructor, first gave us demos on knife technique, garlic crushing, and juicing with a fluicher (flat-juicer). Many of these tools are available at their store. Then we worked on different parts of the menu in teams of three. Some of us cut tomatoes, while other crushed garlic. As far as actual cooking on the stove, only 2 members were hands on. After cooking, we sat down at their dining table and ate our meal together. Menu: Gazpacho, Garlic shrimp, Pan con Tomate, Manchego y Chorizo Tostada. Everything tasted good, but my favorite was the garlic shrimp. Hygiene was very important throughout. Longer hair had to be tied, and once we washed our hands, we were no longer allowed to touch our phones. However, Bruce did a great job of taking plenty of pictures for us. Overall, a very fun way to socialize while making something together. I highly recommend this for a team building experience.

Whoa I had driven down this road many times but totally missed glances over here. Maybe I looked…read moreonce but thought it wasn't for the public. You see US Foods is one of the big wholesale food distributers that restaurants big and small use. They will deliver big loads of goods whether food or supplies right to the restaurant, usually on pay terms so no cash is handled. And for busy restaurants this is a must, as they constantly need raw goods coming in weekly if not daily. This is the first time I saw a 'US Foods' store. I think they took over something else. But it is a big store/space where almost everything is in bulk and/or wholesale form. For the home cook there is really nothing here that would fit their needs/kitchen unless you like to buy in bulk. 20 - 50 pound bags of beans, sugar or flour is usually just too much for an average Joe to carry to the car, let alone store in a home pantry. But if you like to entertain/cook for a large group like a big birthday, a bbq outing or big holiday get-togethers, then this place may serve you a purpose. I browsed one day and got a good feel for the place and here are my observations. If you go into the fresh produce area or the meat/dairy areas, you will have to go into a refrigerated room. The whole room is about 35 degrees so if you go in there in shorts and/or a t-shirt, then you will not be able to stay in there for too long. Produce not really extensive but you will be able to find some basics. Some things are in cases/big bags but not everything. Actually lots of things in smaller packaging like 2-3 pounds which is doable for a home fridge/usage. I'd say the offerings here are somewhat similar to what you could get at Costco. Meats are a mixed bag. Lots of processed meats like deli meat in whole form. Lots of cheese too but much too bulky for a home fridge. There are pork and beef but all in big/whole chunks. Nothing will be cut into steaks. Big packs too like minimum 10 pounds or more. But if you're cooking for a big group, you're gonna need a minimum of 10 pounds so this may be a draw for me. The bad is for the beef selection, even though the pricing did seem good, there is no 'choice' grade. They use 'select' grade here, which is a notch down from choice. But if you're just braising or slow cooking then this grade would be just fine. Costco only serves 'choice' grade or higher so theirs is more premium. Pork is fine here, I got some pork tenderloin in 2 packs, which is one of the smallest packages I saw, ideal for home usage. Good selection of restaurant ware. Pots, utensils and storage containers. This is a big draw for me as I love restaurant quality storage containers. They are sturdy, with tight lids and many are stackable. These are even hard to find at Costco and Smart and Final. On a weekday morning there is zero traffic here, complete opposite of Costco. Now this is more geared towards restaurants, but knowing if I can get something here or Costco, I will choose this, as the parking and ease to get in and out is an amazing asset to me. I was gonna give them 3 stars for not really being friendly for home usage but given those certain occasions where I'm cooking for 10 or more people, then this place will get a heavy consideration. And drum roll please******no membership card needed. Open to the public. **cymbal crash**

Today I purchased a box of oranges at CHEF'STORE in San Lorenzo for my natural juice business…read more Before purchasing the box, I inspected it and found several spoiled oranges, so I replaced them with good oranges from the same product. When I got to the checkout, an employee named Eloisa questioned why the box was so full and informed me that the store had cameras, suggesting that I may have added extra oranges. This made me feel unfairly suspected and embarrassed in front of other customers. The box contained 82 oranges, which is within the range stated on the receipt (72 to 86 oranges per box). At no point did I take any product without paying for it. I was disappointed by the way the situation was handled. As a customer, I expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Additionally, when I later called the store to explain what had happened, my call was disconnected before I was able to fully express my concerns. I hope management reviews this situation and ensures that customers are treated fairly, respectfully, and based on facts rather than assumptions.

Other reviews talked about mainly seasonal items but we took a chance and stopped by in hopes they…read morehad our Aspen dishes. They stock normal items too so are very convenient! We were able to pick up some bowls for our set. Prices are the same as online and regular store. The place was clean and organized. Plenty of parking on a weekday. They had multiple dish and glassware lines, utensils, placemats and furniture. We had friendly and helpful service.

My husband and I came in and browsed the store. There is always a variety of deals around the…read morestore. We end up getting a jar scraper that was on sale since we needed one. There were lots Christmas items and holiday related items on clearance. Furnitures, saw lots sofa and many other items. Checkout service was fine.

If you're local to the East Bay Area, this is really the Le Creuset Outlet to visit…read more While I liked the colors/shades example that's in the Gilroy outlet, this location had a better selection and had more places to shop around it. It's close to the Disney Store, Crate and Barrel, and the Zwilling outlets, whereas Gilroy has nothing else kitchen related around it. I picked up several items in the Pink Satin color (shell pink was mostly sold out as I've generally found) and I was checking out I was able to have a great conversation with the super friendly associate about the different pink colors. She seemed to be a true Le Creuset fan, which I love to see. The honey and I have remarked both times that we love the free tote bag we get buying from the Le Creuset Outlet stores, and were able to get a large bag with this purchase we love and will absolutely be using at the farmers market. All in all, we highly recommend this outlet and will definitely be back.

I like checking out the sales and seeing what's new. Customer service is great. They are able to…read moreexplain the qualities of the pan and what colors they carry. I find it interesting that there are exclusive colors to other cooking stores. Either way if your in the market for quality pans, check here for deals.

We dropped into Zwilling to check out their housewares after visiting the Le Creuset outlet…read more Just to clarify this space is absolutely not child friendly, there are a ton of open knives in the back lower clearance section that are easily accessible, so I wouldn't bring anyone under 10 into the shop. The service was friendly and helpful and we were able to choose a few items for the house. I will say they heavily lean Staub and I was very tempted by several of their bowls, but they only had 2-3 colors (red, blue, yellow) so none of them fit our color scheme. All in all, we would definitely return and it would likely be a gold mine for those who prefer Staub in the primary color palette.

My quick shopping experience was awesome. Melissa provided me with the best customer service…read morepossible, and her product knowledge was supreme. I'll continue to be a repeat customer thanks to her.

My contractor sent me here to look for a vanity. The vanities here are much nicer and more stylish…read morethan what you can find at Home Depot or Lowe's. This store pretty much has all their vanities on display so you can see the different wood finishes and size options, which ones come with a sink and which ones have a separate sink. The prices are great compared to other custom vanity places. The store is huge and seems overwhelming. They carry a lot of products for your kitchen, bathroom and other rooms in your home. Since I was focused only on purchasing a vanity, I tried my best not to look at all the other products they carry, such as floor tiles, wood floors, bathroom tiles, shower fixtures, toilets, mirrors, shower doors, etc. So much to look at!! Richard helped me with my questions. He was knowledgeable and patient. He showed me comparable products around the floor then put my order together. Most items are in stock! That's great!! No need to wait for delivery. What I like about PHD is that I can purchase my products and my contractor can pick them up. I don't have to haul a vanity in my tiny car. Returns have a restocking fee. Make sure you like what you're getting.

PHD is a great showroom to work with. I'm a designer and collaborate with them regularly, and the…read moreexperience has been consistently positive. Special thanks to Erica -- she specializes in kitchens and is truly amazing. She's professional, helpful, very service-oriented, and always knows how to guide the process the right way. Honestly, a big part of why the experience is so good is because of Erica. Highly recommend working with her and the PHD team.

If you're looking for great customer service, helpful advice, unbeatable prices, look no further!!…read more U-Save kitchen & bath has what you need! With our six-month long renovation, we visited many stores to find the materials we need for bathroom, kitchen, windows/patio doors, etc to compare prices. April and Victor (the store owners) are very extremely knowledgeable and very patient. April spent hours with me in the store reviewing on the design of our bathrooms and made recommendations on materials that would last in the long run while giving us very competitive prices!! When we ran into issues with our contractors, April was very responsive and helped us along the way until the issues were resolved. We ended up getting a lot of things from U-Save including Toto toilets, bathtubs, faucets, shower heads, windows, Porcelenosa tiles, bathroom vanities, even bathroom accessories such as towel rings, toilet paper holder, etc. Overall a truly personalized experience that it's not easy to find anymore in this industry. We highly recommend U-Save for all your renovation needs!!

So far it's been a great experience. We got Toto fixtures at decent prices and they all are in…read moreperfect shape. Our contractor picked everything up from their storefront and there were no problems. They even told us about the rebate from our water district. We were bummed the vanity wasn't better quality. They are made/painted in China, and they were honest with us that the color isn't great and doesn't hold up over time, we would have to use a pen to run over some parts to make them match the rest of the wood. They are cheap, so if you need cheap but not well made, go for it. I bought a vanity elsewhere. The staff are really pleasant and we are happy with our interactions. Remember, CASH OR CHECK only. We had to run to the BOA on Mission to pay for our toiliets.