Restaurant Equipment Paradise has been in business since 1998. The principals have owned restaurants & catering businesses for many years and understand the restaurant industry thoroughly. The company operates out of a 35,000 square foot facility that stocks new commercial kitchen equipment, used restaurant equipment, smallwares, grease traps, and other restaurant supplies. The devoted staff at Restaurant Equipment Paradise has a vast amount of industry knowledge and experience. Restaurant Equipment Paradise prides itself on providing the best customer service as possible.
Ken Swerdlick - President & CEO
Ken is the driving force behind Restaurant Equipment Paradise. He is a Founding Member of the Cooking Up Better Lives Foundation. Ken Swerdlick uses his first-hand knowledge of operating multiple restaurants as a chef/owner, as well as building contracting, to consult every one of his clients from conception to completion. He designs commercial kitchens that are efficient as well as economical.
Jen Swerdlick - Vice President
Jen is the co-founder of the company. In addition, She specializes in the sale of special use and general commercial real estate both by auction and traditional sale as well as being a leasing expert. Jen is an active member of the National Association of Auctioneers, Massachusetts Auctioneers Association, National Association of Realtors®, and the Connecticut Association of Realtors®. She is also licensed professional auctioneer in Massachusetts.
Ken and Jen’s 25 plus years’ experience in all aspects of buying & selling commercial restaurant equipment has helped Restaurant Equipment Paradise to grow and become a business that you can truly rely on for all aspects of your restaurants and commercial kitchen projects. They are both proud of the company they have built that that life-long customers returning year-after-year and a fantastic group of employees.
