The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) Options Chain
The options chain displays all available contracts with real-time quotes, Greeks, volume, and open interest for each strike and expiration. It is the primary tool for options trade selection.
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Food Distribution industry, with a market capitalization near $3.28B, listed on NASDAQ, employing roughly 5,029 people, carrying a beta of 1.47 to the broader market. The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. Led by Christopher Pappas, public since 2011-07-28.
Snapshot as of May 15, 2026.
- Spot Price
- $81.05
- Total OI
- 830
- Total Volume
- 50
- Front Expiration
- 34 days
- Second Expiration
- 63 days
- ATM IV
- 31.5%
- Avg Bid/Ask Spread
- 54.34%
As of May 15, 2026, The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) has 830 open contracts and 50 contracts traded. The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. ATM implied volatility is 31.5%. Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 54.34%: wider spreads, size positions conservatively. The options chain aggregates every listed strike and expiration, letting traders evaluate skew, term structure, and liquidity in a single view.
How CHEF options chain Data Feeds Strategy Selection
Strategy selection on The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. options does not derive from any single metric in isolation. The options chain view above sits inside a broader read: ATM IV currently sits at 31.5% and dealer gamma exposure is negative, so dealer hedging amplifies directional moves. Combine the options chain data here with the volatility-skew surface, dealer-gamma exposure, max-pain level, and upcoming-events calendar to build a positioning thesis. Risk-defined structures (credit spreads, debit spreads, iron condors) are usually safer than naked positions while the regime is uncertain; the data on this page anchors the inputs but does not by itself constitute a trade thesis.
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Frequently asked CHEF options chain questions
- What does the CHEF options chain show right now?
- As of May 15, 2026, The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) has 830 contracts outstanding and 50 traded today, with ATM IV of 31.5%. The full chain spans every listed strike and expiration with bid/ask, Greeks, volume, and open interest per contract.
- What expirations are available for CHEF options?
- The nearest expiration is 34 days out, followed by 63 days. Listed expirations typically extend monthly with weeklies between, plus LEAPS one to two years out for liquid names.
- How tight are CHEF options bid/ask spreads?
- Average bid/ask spread across the chain is 54.34%. Wider spreads warrant conservative sizing; mid-market fills are unreliable for retail-size orders.