| Cover | May 11, 2020 |
| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35249 |
| Entity Registrant Name | THE CHEFS’ WAREHOUSE, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001517175 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-3031526 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 100 East Ridge Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Ridgefield |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06877 |
| City Area Code | (203) |
| Local Phone Number | 894-1345 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 | |
| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 |
| Trading Symbol | CHEF |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Preferred Stock Purchase Rights | |
| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
| Trading Symbol | CHEF |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
