Food and Service Delivered with Aloha

For over 112 years, Y. Hata & Co. has been a trusted partner of Hawaiʻi’s foodservice industry, evolving from a small family business to the largest local family-owned distributor. We deliver quality products, exceptional service, and innovative solutions tailored to our partner’s unique needs.

Y. Hata & Co. serves as our core distribution division, providing restaurants, hotels, and foodservice operators with an extensive selection of dry goods, seafood, meats, and specialty items. Our dedicated team takes pride in providing reliable service to every customer and ensures quality service and dependable delivery throughout Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island.

ChefZone is a one-stop cash and carry designed for Hawaiʻi’s foodservice operators and the public. ChefZone offers free membership and wholesale pricing on thousands of products, including local and exclusive brands found nowhere else in Hawaiʻi. ChefZone embodies our passion for excellence with specialized departments, labor-saving products, and foodservice solutions to help support Hawaiʻi’s culinary professionals and their operations.

The Inspired Chef is our specialty and gourmet destination within ChefZone that serves both professional and home culinary enthusiasts. This curated space features exclusive artisanal foods sourced globally—from specialty meats and imported cheeses to chef-selected spices and hard-to-find baking ingredients. Our expert team is here to help you discover unique ingredients that elevate your culinary creations with products not available elsewhere in Hawaiʻi.

Together, these divisions support Hawaiʻi’s diverse foodservice industry at every level. Beyond business, Y. Hata also remains committed to our communities by supporting local initiatives, culinary education, and sustainability efforts that strengthen Hawaiʻi’s unique food culture.