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Overview
Hestan Commercial Corporation is a premium appliance manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment, outdoor residential grills and an indoor line of luxury appliances located in Anaheim, California. Hestan is owned by the Meyer Corporation, the largest cookware supplier in the United States and second largest in the world.

Hestan Commercial Corporation was founded in 2013 by Stanley K. Cheng and Eric Deng. Hestan is headquartered in Anaheim, California in a 130,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that includes a showroom, test kitchen and innovation lab. The Hestan brand ambassador is Chef Thomas Keller, and Hestan equips several of Chef Keller’s Michelin-starred restaurants across the country, such as Bouchon, The French Laundry and Per Se. Other Michelin-starred restaurants with Hestan include Alinea and Roister (both Chef Grant Achatz), Eleven Madison Park (Chef Daniel Humm), and In Situ (Chef Corey Lee). Hestan also equips many culinary schools across the United States, including The Culinary Institute of America, Johnson & Wales, and the University of Central Florida.

History
Hestan Commercial products were launched in 2015 with a line of products including freestanding ranges, island suites, countertop equipment, convection ovens, griddles, char-broilers, French tops, hot tops, planchas, salamanders, cheesemelters, fryers, pasta cookers and refrigerated bases. Hestan Commercial holds 13 patents, with several patent applications pending.

Launched in 2016, Hestan Outdoor offers a complete line of outdoor products including grills, Outdoor Living Suites, refrigeration and complementary products. Hestan Outdoor grills are available in built-in and freestanding models, and are available in twelve color finishes. Hestan Outdoor also holds 15 patents, with several patent applications pending. Hestan launched a second grill line, Aspire by Hestan, in 2017. Available in both built-in and freestanding models, Aspire by Hestan is available in five color finishes.

Hestan Indoor, a line of residential appliances, was launched in 2018. The lineup includes premium ranges, rangetops, gas/electric/smart induction cooktops, wall ovens, hoods, refrigeration units, wine storage, warming drawers, dishwashers and beyond.