Sia Huat
Sia Huat is a Singapore-founded foodservice equipment and kitchenware distributor that supplies restaurants, hotels, caterers, and home cooks with 16+ product categories through retail showrooms, an e-commerce platform, a corporate warehouse, and a dedicated fulfilment centre.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1960
- HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Sia Huat does
Sia Huat (legal entity Sia Huat Pte Ltd) is a Singapore-based direct distributor of professional foodservice equipment, kitchenware, and tableware, operating continuously since 1959/1960. The company's product offering spans 16+ categories — professional cookware, kitchen tools, cutting tools, electricals and food preparation machines, bakeware and pastry supplies, storage and shelving, stewarding and housekeeping, apparel, catering and food transport, bar supplies, furniture and banquet equipment, tableware, drinkware, flatware, pastry and chocolate tools, and disposables — built around third-party brands such as Lacor, Atlantic Chef, De Buyer, Giesser, Pavoni, Robot Coupe, Roller Grill, Waring, and Cerabon that the company distributes regionally. There is no proprietary product technology on the input; the underlying stack is a product catalogue and e-commerce platform (store.siahuat.com), an e-warranty registration system (warranty.siahuat.com), and PDF catalogues organized by category.
The distribution model combines a B2B trade channel and a B2C consumer channel. The B2B channel serves F&B and hospitality professionals — restaurants, hotels, caterers, chefs, F&B managers, purchasing professionals, and culinary educators — through the corporate showroom/warehouse at 20 Pandan Road and the Sia Huat Fulfilment Centre at 40 Penjuru Lane, with verified trade accounts eligible for discounts after ACRA-based credential checks. The B2C channel operates through retail showrooms at No. 7, 9 and 11 Temple Street, the company e-store, and the affiliated ToTT Store positioned as Asia's largest kitchenware retail destination. International delivery is offered outside Singapore via a dedicated export team.
Revenue mechanics are one-time product sales priced in SGD (before 9% GST), with pay-as-you-go billing, free delivery above a SGD 200 order minimum, and a 20% restocking fee on exceptional returns; payment is accepted via Visa and Master. Acceptance of VISA and Master credit cards is the primary disclosed payment method. The firm employs 251–500 staff across its Singapore operations, holds bizSAFE Level 3 workplace safety certification, and does not disclose revenue or accept external funding.
Sia Huat firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sia Huat
- Legal name
- Sia Huat Pte Ltd
- Website
- https://siahuat.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1960
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Sia Huat is a Singapore-founded foodservice equipment and kitchenware distributor that supplies restaurants, hotels, caterers, and home cooks with 16+ product categories through retail showrooms, an e-commerce platform, a corporate warehouse, and a dedicated fulfilment centre.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sia Huat industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Foodservice Equipment and Kitchenware Distribution
- NAICS
- Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065), Retail-Retail Stores, Nec (5990)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)
Keywords
Where Sia Huat is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Singapore
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
Sia Huat business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Sales (B2B/B2C): One-time product sales of food service equipment and supplies through online store and retail locations. Products include professional cookware, kitchen tools, electrical appliances, bar equipment, and hospitality supplies. Both corporate trade accounts and individual consumer accounts are served.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard consumer pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Trade/Corporate account pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Delivery and service fees |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Sia Huat product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sia Huat is a direct distributor of foodservice products and equipment, distributing commercial-grade cookware, kitchen tools, cutting tools, electrical food-prep machines, bakeware, storage solutions, stewarding supplies, apparel, catering equipment, bar supplies, furniture, and tableware to F&B operators, hotels, caterers, and home cooks. Sales are fulfilled through retail showrooms, a corporate showroom/warehouse, an e-commerce store, a fulfilment centre for pickup and returns, and international export.
Product overview
Sia Huat is a foodservice equipment and supplies distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of kitchen products through both physical retail locations and an e-commerce platform. The company operates primarily as a B2B supplier serving the hospitality and catering industry with 16+ product categories spanning Professional Cookware, Kitchen Tools & Utensils, Cutting Tools, Electricals & Food Prep Machines, Bakeware & Pastry Supplies, Storage Organization & Shelving, Stewarding & Housekeeping, Apparel & Protective Wear, Catering & Food Transportation, Bar Supplies, Furniture & Banquet Equipment, Tableware, Dinnerware, Disposables & Packaging, Drinkware, Flatware & Utensils, Pastry & Chocolate Tools, and Servicewares & Equipment. Their digital offerings include the Sia Huat E-Store for online ordering, an E-Warranty portal for product registration, and downloadable Product Catalogues. The company also maintains retail sales locations and a showroom/warehouse facility. Related operations include ToTT Store, a consumer-facing retail brand described as Asia's largest kitchenware and tableware retail store.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Professional Cookware Commercial-grade cookware including pots, pans, and cooking vessels for professional kitchens and chefs.
- Kitchen Tools & Utensils Essential kitchen tools and utensils for food preparation in commercial and home settings.
- Cutting Tools Professional cutting and carving tools including knives and sharpeners from brands such as Giesser.
- Electricals & Food Prep Machines Commercial electrical equipment and food preparation machines including blenders, juicers, food processors, and slush machines from brands such as Robot Coupe and Waring.
- Bakeware & Pastry Supplies Bakeware, pastry tools, and baking supplies for professional and home baking, including specialty chocolate tools.
- Storage Organization & Shelving Storage solutions, shelving, and organization systems for kitchen and warehouse use.
- Stewarding & Housekeeping Cleaning supplies, housekeeping equipment, and stewarding products for foodservice operations.
- Apparel & Protective Wear Chef uniforms, protective clothing, and safety wear for foodservice professionals.
- Catering & Food Transportation Catering equipment and food transportation supplies for events and delivery.
- Bar Supplies Bar equipment, glassware, and supplies for commercial and home bar settings.
- Furniture & Banquet Equipment Furniture and banquet equipment for event venues and hospitality settings.
- Tableware (including Cerabon-linked offerings) Dinnerware, serveware, drinkware, flatware, and table accessories distributed through Sia Huat, linked to partner brand Cerabon.
- Sia Huat E-Store (Online Storefront) Online shopping platform serving both corporate trade accounts and individual consumer accounts, with product catalogue, account management, and order tracking for kitchen and foodservice equipment.
Companies that use Sia Huat
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Sia Huat technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Sia Huat partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ToTT StorecoreToTT Store is an affiliated retail business and the largest kitchenware and tableware retail store in Asia. It serves as a one-stop culinary destination for home cooks, bakers, and hosts, featuring state-of-the-art cooking studios offering classes, private parties, and team-building programs.
- LacorminorProfessional cookware brand distributed through Sia Huat's catalogue and store.
- Atlantic ChefminorProfessional chef tools brand available through Sia Huat's product range.
- De BuyerminorFrench professional cookware brand distributed through Sia Huat.
- GiesserminorProfessional cutting tools brand in Sia Huat's catalogue.
- PavoniminorPastry and chocolate tools brand available through Sia Huat.
- Robot CoupeminorFrench food preparation machines brand distributed by Sia Huat.
- Roller GrillminorCommercial cooking equipment brand in Sia Huat's range.
- WaringminorCommercial kitchen appliances brand available through Sia Huat.
- CerabonminorTableware brand linked through Sia Huat's website for tableware products.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Sia Huat competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Preston Catering Equipment: Specialist UK distributor of professional kitchen and catering equipment to restaurants and hospitality operators. Similar product mix to Sia Huat but focused on the UK/Ireland market rather than Southeast Asia.
- Horme Tools (Horme Group): Singapore-based distributor of industrial and commercial tools and equipment, including light foodservice and kitchen categories. Comparable as a Singapore-headquartered multi-channel industrial distributor serving the local market.
Broad incumbents
- Bunzl: Global FTSE-listed distribution group that includes foodservice equipment and supplies among its many vertical distribution businesses. Compares as a much larger, diversified incumbent operating in the same foodservice distribution space.
- Restaurant Depot: US-based wholesale foodservice supplier (member-only warehouse club) selling kitchen equipment, smallwares, and supplies to restaurant operators. Comparable customer base and product breadth to Sia Huat, though at significantly larger scale and in a different geography.
Direct peers
- Nisbets: UK-headquartered direct distributor and retailer of commercial catering equipment, kitchenware, and tableware to hospitality professionals — closely mirrors Sia Huat's catalogue breadth, B2B/B2C split, and trade-account model.
- Edward Don & Company: One of the largest US distributors of foodservice equipment and supplies, serving restaurants, hotels, schools, and healthcare. Comparable to Sia Huat in core product breadth across kitchenware, tableware, and smallwares.
- CKitchen / Chefs' Toys: US specialist retailer and distributor of commercial kitchen equipment and supplies to chefs and restaurateurs. Closely comparable to Sia Huat's combination of trade pricing, retail showroom, and online store.
- Katom Restaurant Supply: US online and catalog distributor of commercial restaurant equipment and supplies serving both foodservice operators and end consumers. Closely comparable omnichannel go-to-market to Sia Huat's showroom + e-store approach.
- TriMark USA: US-based distributor of foodservice equipment, supplies, and design services to restaurants and hospitality operators. Closely aligned with Sia Huat's end-to-end kitchen supply proposition, though operating at much larger scale in North America.
- Catering24 / Lockhart Catering Equipment: UK-based specialist distributor of professional kitchen equipment, tableware, and front-of-house supplies to restaurants and hotels. Directly comparable in product mix and customer base to Sia Huat, though primarily serving a UK customer base.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Sia Huat social profiles
Digital presenceSia Huat compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Sia Huat financial estimates
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Sia Huat leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Sia Huat funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Sia Huat M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Sia Huat
What does Sia Huat do?
Sia Huat is a direct distributor of foodservice products and equipment, distributing commercial-grade cookware, kitchen tools, cutting tools, electrical food-prep machines, bakeware, storage solutions, stewarding supplies, apparel, catering equipment, bar supplies, furniture, and tableware to F&B operators, hotels, caterers, and home cooks. Sales are fulfilled through retail showrooms, a corporate showroom/warehouse, an e-commerce store, a fulfilment centre for pickup and returns, and international export.
Is Sia Huat a public or private company?
Sia Huat is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Sia Huat founded?
Sia Huat was founded in 1960. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Sia Huat based?
Sia Huat is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does Sia Huat make money?
One revenue line is on record: product Sales (B2B/B2C).
Who are Sia Huat's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Preston Catering Equipment and Horme Tools (Horme Group). Broad incumbents are Bunzl and Restaurant Depot. Direct peers are Nisbets, Edward Don & Company, CKitchen / Chefs' Toys, Katom Restaurant Supply, TriMark USA and Catering24 / Lockhart Catering Equipment.
Does Sia Huat have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sia Huat.
What industry is Sia Huat in?
Sia Huat's product category is Foodservice Equipment and Kitchenware Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAIALAK, Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale. Its NAICS code is 333241 and its SIC code is 5065.