| Cover Page | Feb. 15, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 31, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | THE CHEFS’ WAREHOUSE, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or 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 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 |
| Trading Symbol | CHEF |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001517175 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
