The Pampered Chef is an American multi-level marketing company that sells kitchen tools, food products, and cookbooks. The company was founded in 1980 by Doris Christopher and is headquartered in Addison, Illinois. The Pampered Chef's products are sold through a network of independent consultants who host in-home cooking demonstrations and sell products to their friends and family. The company's product line includes cookware, bakeware, cutlery, and kitchen gadgets. In 2002, The Pampered Chef was acquired by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. As of 2021, The Pampered Chef has over 700 employees.