For kitchens · KOS Foodservice
A foodservice distributor that still answers the phone.
KOS Foodservice supplies independent restaurants, caterers, schools and institutions across Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky, North Georgia and North Alabama. Dependable delivery, fair pricing and a team that knows what a short order does to a Friday night.
Why independents choose KOS
Built on relationships. Ready to serve.
You are not buying through a system built for scale first. You are working with a distributor built to stay close to the operator, move quickly and deliver consistent value without the layers.
Independent ownership
Decisions are made here in Antioch by people who know the kitchens and communities we serve, not at a regional office three states away.
We show up
Your rep knows your menu and your delivery window. When the market moves, you hear about it from us first, with a substitution in hand.
Backed by Frosty Acres Brands
KOS Foodservice is a proud owner of Frosty Acres Brands, a cooperative of independent distributors. That gives you national buying power, programs and the Restaurant’s Pride brand, with local service.
What we deliver
A focused assortment for real kitchens
Quality you can rely on and availability you can count on. From everyday essentials to the specialty items that set your menu apart.
Dry goods and pantry staples
Rice, beans, pasta, flour, oils, canned goods and tomato products in foodservice sizes.
Refrigerated dairy and deli
Cheeses, crema, milk, eggs, deli meats and prepared items.
Fresh and frozen proteins
Beef, pork, chicken and seafood, plus value-added items that save prep time.
Hispanic and Latin American staples
Tortillas, chiles, masa, salsas and the authentic brands a Latin menu is built on.
Sauces, seasonings and menu builders
Bases, spices, dressings and condiments that carry the menu.
Non-food and disposables
Takeout containers, paper, gloves, cleaning and the items that keep the back of house running.
Restaurant’s Pride and our exclusive brands
Through our ownership in Frosty Acres Brands we carry Restaurant’s Pride, a brand portfolio built for independent kitchens: consistent quality you can trust, products designed to perform on the line and strong value without cutting standards. Backed by national buying power, supported locally by the KOS team.
Markets we serve
Where our foodservice routes run
Local knowledge and reliable service matter most where the route is short enough to know every stop. We proudly serve restaurants, hospitality groups and foodservice operators across:
Middle Tennessee
Nashville and the counties around it, from our warehouse in Antioch.
Southern Kentucky
The counties along the Tennessee line.
North Georgia
The northwest corner of the state.
North Alabama
The Tennessee Valley.
From single-location restaurants to growing local groups, our focus is helping operators stay consistent, competitive and confident. Outside these areas? Our retail routes cover 12 states and we add foodservice stops as customers come. Ask us.
How we partner with you
Steady support, tailored to your operation
1
Understand your operation
Menu, volume, delivery window, storage. We set up your account around how your kitchen actually runs.
2
Adapt when the market moves
Smart substitutions and straight talk on price when supply shifts, before it hits your food cost.
3
Plan for what is ahead
Seasonal demand, catering season, a menu change: we plan inventory with you, not after you.
4
Keep quality consistent
The same product, the same spec, every delivery, so your cost control and your reputation hold.
The weekly market report
Every week we share a market report on where prices and supply are heading, so you can buy and price your menu ahead of the move.
Our mission
Reshape what customer service means in foodservice distribution
By leading with relationships, championing independence and putting people first in everything we do.
How we work
- Integrity – we do what is right and earn trust through honesty, consistency and accountability.
- Reliability – quality, timeliness and follow-through, every delivery.
- Partnership – we measure success by the relationships we build and the communities we strengthen.
- Excellence – every task with intention and pride.
Let’s talk about your kitchen
Call 615-432-4036, email foodservice@kosdistribution.com, or apply online and a rep will come by.