Chefette facts for kids
Chefette drive-through in Speightstown, Barbados
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| Industry | fast food restaurant |
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| Founded | 1972 |
| Founder | Assad John Haloute |
Chefette Restaurants is a very popular fast food chain in the Caribbean island nation of Barbados. It is the largest fast food company there. You can find Chefette restaurants in 15 different places across the island.
Chefette is famous for its special "broasted" chicken meals. They also serve a local wrap called a "roti." This roti is a soft flatbread filled with curried meat and vegetables.
The company was started in 1972 by a businessman from Trinidad and Tobago named Assad John Haloute. He worked with members of the Naime and Nadur families. They opened the first Chefette restaurant in Fontabelle, St. Michael. Over the years, Chefette grew and opened many more locations. The company's main colors are yellow and purple.
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About Chefette Restaurants
Chefette is a well-known fast food chain in Barbados. It has become a big part of the local food scene. Many people in Barbados enjoy eating at Chefette.
What Chefette Offers
Chefette is known for its unique menu items. Their "broasted" chicken is a favorite. Broasting is a way of cooking chicken that makes it crispy on the outside and juicy inside.
Another popular item is the roti. This is a soft, flat bread wrapped around tasty fillings. You can choose from different curried meats and vegetables inside.
A Family-Friendly Place
Many Chefette restaurants are designed to be fun for families. They have special play areas for children. These play areas are similar to those you might see at other big fast food chains around the world. This makes Chefette a great spot for families to eat and relax.
Chefette's Competitors
Even though many international fast food chains are not very common in Barbados, Chefette does have competitors. One of its main rivals is the U.S.-based KFC. Other big competitors include Burger King and Chicken Barn.
In 2010, a Barbadian Senator named Kerrie Symmonds praised Chefette. He said that other businesses in Barbados should try to be as successful as Chefette. He encouraged them to think about expanding internationally.
Getting Recognized
Even though Chefette is mostly known in Barbados, it has received some international attention. In May 2012, Travel + Leisure magazine, based in New York City, named Chefette as one of the Top Fast Food chains.
More recently, in June 2023, Chefette held special "pop-up" events. These events took place in Manhattan, New York City, and Boston, Massachusetts. People living in the United States got a chance to try some of Chefette's popular menu items.
Working with BBQ Barn
Chefette often works together with another restaurant chain called BBQ Barn. BBQ Barn is a more formal restaurant. Both companies are owned by the same group.
Chefette and the Community
Chefette is also very involved in helping the community. They sponsor an event each year called the Chefette Fun Run in Barbados. The money raised from this run goes to homes that care for children with disabilities.
Chefette also supports students who are preparing for the Common Entrance Exam. This exam is important for students in Barbados as they move from primary to secondary school.
See also
- List of fast-food chicken restaurants
