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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Knife Store

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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.
@caryneffevents

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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
@neffcooksupplyco

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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
@neffknfeshop

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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
@neffpantry

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Cook Supply Co. ‍ ‍Knife Shop

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.

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words from clients

“This place is amazing."

“I cannot believe the selection and the quality of everything that is offered here. It is truly one of the best kitchen supply stores I have been to in a long time. Not to mention that the owner is so welcoming and engaging. I would go here all the time, regardless of whether I needed anything or not.”
C.M. Neff Cook Supply
Tobin P.
“What a unique gem!"

The sharpening service alone has no peer in the city, with expert hand sharpening on a whetstone (no plowing knives through a grinder here!) that produces a perfect sharpness without compromising the lifespan of a knife. They even do serrated knives by hand with diamond files.

If you're in the market to buy quality knives you won't find a better selection or more knowledgeable people anywhere.”
C.M. Neff Knife Shop
"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!"
C.M. Neff Catering & Events
— Private Jet Client
“I love this place!"

“The owner, Cary Neff, is a gem. He sells high quality kitchen tools. Stop in and see for yourself. He will point you in the right direction if you need something serious to make your kitchen feel like its professionally outfitted.”
C.M. Neff Cook Supply Co.
"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 M. Neff Catering & Events
— Private Event 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."
Cary M. Neff Catering & Events
— G.
"Cary Neff Events did an amazing job."

“Many compliments on the food and service. Great attention to detail!."
Cary M. Neff Catering & Events
— Corporate Event Client