Knives, cookware, catering, teaching, and the craft behind all of it.

Knife Store

One chef.
A family of trades built around the kitchen.

Knives, cookware, catering, teaching, and the craft behind all of it. By Cary Neff.

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Catering + Events

Modern American cuisine for small events, 6–45 guests. Personalized menus, full staff, tablescapes and rentals — with the owner present at every event.
Cary Neff and his team come to you.

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C.M. Neff Cook Supply Co.

Chef-curated professional tools and restored vintage cookware — plus repair, restoration, and copper retinning – and real advice from people who actually cook.
1612 East Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148

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The Knife Shop

Best of Philly 2026
Knife Store
Knives — foreign, domestic, and especially Japanese steel — plus hand sharpening on Japanese whetstones, repair, restoration, and hands-on classes. A relaxed place to hold a blade before it's yours, or to bring a good edge back.
1613 East Passyunk Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19148

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The Pantry

Hands-on cooking classes and live demonstrations for every level, taught by working chefs in a space built for watching, asking, and doing.
1943 South 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19148

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A chef's life's work — now open to your kitchen.

Cary Neff has spent his career running professional kitchens. Cary Neff & Co. is that experience, opened up and shared — a family of trades that all come from the same place: a real respect for craftsmanship, for high-end tools, and for the people who use them every day.

Events/Classes

Late summer/fall schedule is about to be announced.

In the meantime, feel free to reach out to Cary with any questions. He checks the emails, himself.

"I love working with Cary. He always goes above and beyond for me and our client. He actually makes my job successful, with all the effort he puts into everything. His sophisticated styling and dedication to quality and excellence are unmatched! I fully recommend him to any flight department, especially when serving clients with high expectations!"

— Private Jet Client
"Chef Cary Neff is one of the top chefs in the area. His food is incredibly delicious. His attention to detail is masterful. Chef Cary is a man of few words because he is very focused on his craft... he is very kind and great to work with. I highly recommend that you book him for your next event."

—G., Google Review
"Cary Neff Events did an amazing job – many compliments on the food and service. Great attention to detail!."

— Corporate Event Client
"Cary and his team are so easy to work with… the whole [party] was seamlessly planned. Many of our guests had different dietary restrictions, and each person’s needs were catered to. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the spread, from appetizers to dessert! "

— Private Event Client

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One chef. A family of trades built around the kitchen.

Catering + Events

C.M. Neff Cook Supply Co.

The Knife Shop

The Pantry

A chef's life's work — now open to your kitchen.

Events/Classes

"Chef Cary Neff is one of the top chefs in the area. His food is incredibly delicious. His attention to detail is masterful. Chef Cary is a man of few words because he is very focused on his craft... he is very kind and great to work with. I highly recommend that you book him for your next event."

"Cary Neff Events did an amazing job – many compliments on the food and service. Great attention to detail!."

"Cary and his team are so easy to work with… the whole [party] was seamlessly planned. Many of our guests had different dietary restrictions, and each person’s needs were catered to. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the spread, from appetizers to dessert! "

Cary Neff & Co.

One chef.
A family of trades built around the kitchen.