A Deep Dive: Mercer Culinary and Barfly®: Professional Kitchen Tools and Barware for Foodservice Operations

Mercer Culinary is a leading manufacturer of professional cutlerycommercial kitchen tools, and culinary apparel for the foodservice industry. Known for durability, performance, and chef-driven design, Mercer products are used in restaurants, culinary schools, and a variety of other hospitality operations across North America.
Mercer is committed to improving prep, slicing, and kitchen efficiency by designing tools that solve real-world challenges in foodservice environments. Through hands-on industry experience and continuous innovation, Mercer delivers reliable solutions that help teams perform at their best.

A Complete Kitchen Solution

Mercer collaborates with chefs and industry professionals to develop products that improve efficiency, enhance safety, and deliver consistent performance in commercial kitchens.

Mercer Culinary product categories include:

With a comprehensive product offering, Mercer helps dealers streamline sourcing and enables operators to fully equip their kitchens with trusted, high-performance tools. 

Explore the latest innovations from Mercer Culinary:

These additions are built for durability, efficiency, and day-to-day performance in demanding foodservice environments.

Barfly® Mixology Gear is a professional barware brand developed by Mercer Culinary, designed for bartenders, mixologists, and hospitality operators who demand both performance and presentation.

Explore the full Barfly collection here!

Barfly tools are engineered to support cocktail craftsmanship while elevating the visual impact of the bar.

Barfly offers a coordinated selection of professional barware tools and accessories across every essential category. With many new products, Barfly is consistently elevating service with a fresh perspective.

Barfly product categories include:

Available in a variety of finishes, colors, and styles, Barfly enables operators to create a cohesive and elevated bar experience while giving dealers strong cross-selling opportunities.

Discover brand new Barfly collections:

These collections allow operators to align their bar tools with their concept, whether upscale cocktail lounge, rooftop bar, or high-energy restaurant.

Explore Mercer apparel options here:

Mercer’s chef coats combine comfort, durability, and professional design. Available in multiple colors, fits, and sizes, they support kitchen teams while maintaining a polished appearance.  

Customization options include:

  • Logo embroidery
  • Custom text
  • Multiple fonts and colors
  • Eight country flags

Full kitchen apparel is available including cook shirtschef pantsapronshats and toques

Barfly apparel complements the front of house apparel needs. Browse options here:

Together, these apparel solutions help operators create a consistent, branded look across both kitchen and bar teams.

Together, Mercer Culinary and Barfly provide a unified solution for foodservice operations—covering both back-of-house precision and front-of-house presentation.

For dealers, this means strong brand recognition, broad category coverage, and long-term demand driven by culinary education programs.

For operators, it means dependable performance, cohesive design, and tools built to withstand the demands of daily service.

Ready to equip your operation with professional kitchen tools and barware from Mercer Culinary and Barfly?

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What is Mercer Culinary known for?

Mercer Culinary is known for manufacturing professional-grade cutlery and kitchen tools used in restaurants, culinary schools, and foodservice operations.

Who uses Mercer Culinary products?

Mercer products are used by chefs, culinary students, restaurants, hospitality operators, and foodservice professionals across North America.

What is the Partners in Education program?

Mercer’s Partners in Education program provides culinary schools with professional knife and tool kits, helping students train with industry-standard equipment.

What is Barfly Mixology Gear?

Barfly Mixology Gear is a professional barware brand developed by Mercer Culinary, offering tools for shaking, mixing, measuring, and serving cocktails.

What products does Barfly offer?

Barfly offers a full range of barware tools, including shakers, mixing tools, measuring tools, ice tools, prep tools, serving tools, and mixology sets.

Why choose Mercer Culinary and Barfly for a foodservice operation?

Together, Mercer Culinary and Barfly provide a complete solution for both kitchen and bar operations, offering durable, professional-grade tools designed for performance, consistency, and long-term value.

Are Mercer chef coats customizable?

Yes, Mercer chef coats can be customized with logos, text, multiple fonts, colors, and select country flags.

Are Barfly products suitable for professional bars?

Yes, Barfly products are designed specifically for professional bartenders and hospitality operations, combining durability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal.