The Chef Boyardee brand is named after its founder, Hector Boiardi, who was born in Italy in 1897 and immigrated to the U.S. in 1914. Boiardi followed his brother to the kitchen of The Plaza Hotel in New York City, where he quickly worked his way up to head chef. In 1924, Boiardi opened the Il Giardino d'Italia (The Garden of Italy) restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio, which was a smash hit. When customers began asking him for his recipes and ingredients, he got the idea to sell his culinary creations, and thus, an empire was born.

Chef Hector opened a factory in 1928 and introduced his products to America a year later, touting his now-famous spaghetti dinner as a delicious and economical choice to serve to the entire family. Proud of his Italian heritage, Boiardi sold his products under the brand name "Chef Boy-Ar-Dee" so that his American customers could pronounce it properly.

Chef Boyardee is a member of the ConAgra Foods family, one of the largest packaged foods companies in North America with a major presence in retail outlets, foodservice, and restaurants, as well as in ingredients. ConAgra Foods' more than 70 brands, which include favorites such as Pam, Hunt's, Healthy Choice, Wesson, Swiss Miss, Rotel, Peter Pan, Marie Callender's, Hebrew National, Wolf Brand Chili, Rosarita, Egg Beaters, and Orville Redenbacher's, are in 96% of U.S. households, and more than 30% of ConAgra Foods brands are number one in their category.

When you serve Chef Boyardee to your family, you give them a wholesome meal as it is made with premium beef, enriched pasta, and has no preservatives. Chef Boyardee is a fun and fast meal solution with great flavor that you and your family will love and enjoy. It is ready to serve in just 90 seconds – simply heat and eat! Additionally, Chef Boyardee is made with 0 grams of trans fat per serving.

In conclusion, behind the delicious flavors of Chef Boyardee lies the real great chef, Hector Boiardi, whose passion for Italian cuisine and culinary expertise have led to the creation of this beloved brand that has become a staple in households across America.

product information:

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Value

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‎13.46 x 8.9 x 3.58 inches; 6 Pounds

upc

‎639277050175

best_sellers_rank

#137,446 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
#259 in Packaged Macaroni & Cheese

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