| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 09, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001517175 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 09, 2022 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35249 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-3031526 |
| 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 |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | CHEF |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
