Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) HR chief reports 6,401-share stock sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Chief Human Resources Officer Christina Polychroni reported multiple transactions in the company’s common stock. She completed open-market sales of 3,084 shares at a weighted average price of $71.33 and 3,317 shares at a weighted average price of $65.45.

In a separate transaction, 406 shares were disposed of to cover tax withholding upon vesting of restricted stock granted under the company’s equity incentive plan. After these transactions, she directly owned 30,141 shares of Chefs' Warehouse common stock.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Polychroni Christina

(Last) (First) (Middle)

100 EAST RIDGE ROAD

(Street)

RIDGEFIELD CT 06877

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. [ CHEF ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Human Resources Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/27/2026		S		3,084	D	$71.33(1)	33,864	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		F(2)		406	D	$71.39	33,458	D
Common Stock	03/02/2026		S		3,317	D	$65.45(3)	30,141	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the weighted average price of Common Stock sold on February 27, 2026, ranging from a low of $70.90 to a high of $71.92. The Reporting Person undertakes, upon request by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer to provide full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.

2. Shares withheld upon the vesting of restricted common stock awarded to the Reporting Person pursuant to The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the "Plan").

3. Represents the weighted average price of Common Stock sold on March 3, 2026, ranging from a low of $63.90 to a high of $70.80. The Reporting Person undertakes, upon request by the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer to provide full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.

	/s/ Alexandros Aldous, Attorney-in-Fact for Christina Polychroni	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did CHEF executive Christina Polychroni report?

Christina Polychroni reported two open-market sales and one tax-withholding disposition of Chefs' Warehouse common stock. The transactions involved selling 3,084 shares, selling 3,317 shares, and disposing of 406 shares withheld upon restricted stock vesting.

How many CHEF shares did Christina Polychroni sell in the open market?

She sold a total of 6,401 Chefs' Warehouse common shares in open-market transactions. These consisted of 3,084 shares at a weighted average of $71.33 and 3,317 shares at a weighted average of $65.45 over two trading dates.

What was the purpose of the 406 CHEF shares disposed by Christina Polychroni?

The 406 Chefs' Warehouse shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock. These shares came from awards granted under The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.

What is Christina Polychroni’s role at Chefs' Warehouse (CHEF)?

Christina Polychroni serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. As an officer, her equity transactions in company common stock are reportable and provide insight into changes in her direct share ownership.

How many CHEF shares does Christina Polychroni own after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Christina Polychroni directly holds 30,141 shares of Chefs' Warehouse common stock. This figure reflects her ownership after the open-market sales and the tax-withholding disposition related to restricted stock vesting.

At what prices were Christina Polychroni’s CHEF share sales executed?

Her Chefs' Warehouse share sales used weighted average prices for each trading day. She sold 3,084 shares at a weighted average price of $71.33 and 3,317 shares at a weighted average price of $65.45, based on multiple execution prices.