Oui Chef was born at the crossroads of two obsessions: cooking and design.
Founded by Brian Lennon in 2018, in Dublin, Ireland, the company was built on a simple belief: that chefs deserve better tools - designed with the same precision and intent they bring to their craft. We’ve partnered with expert manufacturers and leading chefs from the very beginning, and that collaborative, detail-driven approach continues to shape everything we do.
That’s our philosophy. That’s what we believe. And we hope you can feel it - every time you pick one up.
Collaboration At The Core
We don’t believe in design by committee - but we do believe in design by chef. Every Oui Chef tool begins with a conversation: a passing comment, an idea sketched on a napkin, or a challenge no existing product quite solves. Our collaborators include some of the most respected names in food, and their fingerprints are on every tool - not just in form, but in function, workflow, and feel.
These aren’t endorsements. They’re partnerships - from early concepts through to stress-testing prototypes and refining the final details. If it ends up in your hands, it passed through theirs first.
Sustainability through Durability
We believe the most sustainable product is the one you never need to replace. That’s why we design for longevity, not landfill. Every Oui Chef tool is built to last - in both materials and meaning. We don’t chase trends or launch gimmicks. We design tools that stay relevant, stay useful, and become part of your rhythm in the kitchen.
Durability isn’t just about strength. It’s about timelessness. Tools that are made to work hard and wear in - not wear out.
Always in Beta
We never stop refining. Our private feedback group, Oui Chef Labs, is where chefs test early-stage ideas, give blunt feedback, and help push our designs further. It’s not a focus group - it’s our R&D department. Every refinement we make starts here.
In the kitchen, stagnation is the enemy of excellence. We feel the same way about design. Great ideas come from listening. And we’re always listening.
Purpose-Driven Design
If a detail doesn’t serve a function, it doesn’t make the cut. Our tools are minimal by design, but never generic. Every curve, corner, and taper is intentional - refined through testing and re-testing in high-pressure kitchens. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity. Underneath every streamlined silhouette lies a depth of thought shaped by obsessive thinking and attention to detail.
Comfort matters too. Whether you’re plating microgreens during a Saturday rush or shaping a rocher for a show-stopping dessert, our tools are designed to feel like extensions of the hand - precise, balanced, and fatigue-free.
Built on craft, sustained by trust
We work with specialist manufacturers across the world - from China to Pakistan, Japan to South Africa - each chosen for their deep expertise, precision craftsmanship, and pride in what they make. These are partners, not just suppliers. Many have honed their craft for generations; others bring cutting-edge techniques to traditional forms.
Whether it’s premium-grade stainless steel, mirror polishing, or low-tolerance CNC work, they care about the outcome as much as we do. You can see it in every detail - and feel it the moment the tool hits your hand.
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