Who owns Chef Select?
Chef Select
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- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Germany
Chef Select is a private-label food brand sold by Lidl, with products including ready meals and other convenience foods. Chef Select is ultimately owned by Dieter Schwarz Stiftung gGmbH, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data.
lidl.deOwnership chain
- BrandChef SelectGermany
- Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG
- Schwarz Gruppe
- Ultimate ownerDieter Schwarz Stiftung gGmbHGermany
About Chef Select
What is Chef Select?
Chef Select is a Lidl private-label food brand focused on convenient meals and prepared foods. Lidl describes Chef Select Feine Küche as a private label for refrigerated prepared meals. The brand is sold through Lidl in several European markets.
Who owns Chef Select?
Chef Select is ultimately owned by Dieter Schwarz Stiftung gGmbH, according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Chef Select, Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, Schwarz Gruppe, and Dieter Schwarz Stiftung gGmbH. The ultimate owner is a foundation-owned organisation headquartered in Germany. Lidl's official website is lidl.de.
Where does Chef Select come from?
Chef Select originated in Germany as a Lidl own-label brand. Lidl introduced Chef Select Feine Küche for prepared meals in 2021, following earlier sales of similar products under the name Feine Kost. The brand is now also sold through Lidl websites in countries including Spain and Portugal.
What products does Chef Select make?
Chef Select products include refrigerated prepared meals, frozen meals, pizzas, pizza kits, burgers, gazpacho, Spanish omelettes, lasagne, filled pastries, spring rolls, rice dishes, chicken products, and olive variations. Lidl's Spanish catalogue lists prepared meals such as gazpacho, tortilla de patatas, lasagne, pizzas, empanadillas, spring rolls, and arroz tres delicias. Product availability varies by country and store.
Frequently asked questions about Chef Select
Is Chef Select a Lidl brand?
- Yes. Chef Select is a private-label food brand sold by Lidl. Lidl lists Chef Select among its food own-label brands.
Are Chef Select products made by Lidl?
- Chef Select products are sold under Lidl's private label, but individual products can be made by different suppliers. Product packaging identifies the responsible business or producer for each item.
Where can shoppers buy Chef Select products?
- Shoppers can buy Chef Select products through Lidl stores and Lidl's country-specific online product pages. The available range differs between markets.
Does Chef Select sell only refrigerated meals?
- No. Chef Select includes refrigerated prepared meals as well as frozen foods, pizzas, burgers, snacks, and other convenience products.
Who is the ultimate owner of Lidl's Chef Select brand?
- Chef Select is ultimately owned by Dieter Schwarz Stiftung gGmbH through Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG and Schwarz Gruppe, according to Made O'Meter's verified ownership data.
Sources: lidl.de: a10007585, identitaetskennzeichen.de, lidl.de: s10007656, discountretailconsulting.com, madeometer.com: Chef Select Pizza Kit with Tomato Sauce, lidl.es, madeometer.com: Chef Select Chicken Burger, lidl.pt
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org: Lidl, en.wikipedia.org: Schwarz Group
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Products from Chef Select
38- Chef Select High Protein HummusFood – Spread/Chilled snack
- Chef Select Spinazie à la Crème with Cordon BleuFood – Ready Meal
- Chef Select Vegane Bowl Spelt Wheat & MushroomsFood – Frozen Ready Meal
- Chef Select TortelliniFood – Stuffed Pastas
- Chef Select Fresh Puff PastryFood – Chilled Dough
- Chef Select Bärlauch AntipasticremeFood – Spreadable antipasti cream (wild garlic flavor)
- Chef Select SavarinăFood – Pastry / Dessert
- Chef Select Beef BurgersFood – Frozen Meat & Poultry
- Chef Select Salată cu ciuperci și piept de puiFood – Ready-to-eat salad
- Chef Select Azeitonas NocellaraFood – Pickled vegetable
- Chef Select Senf-Honig Salat-DressingFood – Salad Dressing
- Chef Select Ogórki MałosolneFood – Pickled Vegetables
- Chef Select Baked PotatoesFood – Ready Meal (Prepared Vegetables)
- Chef Select Hummus with Kalamata OlivesFood – snack (chickpea spread)
- Chef Select Tortilla de Patata con CebollaFood – Spanish omelette (Ready Meal)
- Chef Select SaladFood – Ready-to-eat Salads
- Chef Select Pizza DoughFood – Fresh Pastry Dough
- Chef Select Classic HummusFood – Snack (Dips)
- Chef Select Green Chalkidiki OlivesFood – Marinated Olives
- Chef Select Beenham SaladeFood – Deli Salad (Ham)
- Chef Select Classic Garnaalkroketten / Croquettes de CrevettesFood – Frozen Seafood Croquettes
- Chef Select Dip 'n Spread Prei & BieslookFood – Spreadable dip
- Lidl Chef Select Tortelloni com ricotto e espinafresFood – Fresh Pasta
- Chef Select Frischkäse JalapeñosFood – Frozen snack / Appetizer
and 14 more products