• KaTom

KaTom

Overview

KaTom has a rating of 2.11 stars from 222 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about KaTom most frequently mention customer service, credit card, and business days problems. KaTom ranks 25th among Restaurant Supply sites.

  • Service
    75
  • Value
    65
  • Shipping
    63
  • Returns
    56
  • Quality
    55

This company does not typically respond to reviews

Positive reviews (last 12 months): 14.3%
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  • I have contact customer service at least 5 times or more with no effect.
  • I online chat and told them need to cancel, but she told me i can just refuse the order and pay for restocking fee!
How would you rate KaTom?
Top Positive Review

“Katom Restaurant Supply”

Randy H.
3/23/24

Initially frustrated with the service I was receiving (something all too common in todays' overly digitized business world, regardless of the industry), and unsure of where to turn for help, I realized that what I needed was a 'friend'; that is, someone knowledgeable about the company's inner workings, wit a willingness to tackle the problem head on, the experience to recognize and navigate past obstacles, and a dedication to see things through to a positive and satisfactory result. Perhaps most important, however, was someone concerned enough about my problem to lend a sympathetic ear. These are not only the qualities found in a good friend, but are the very essence of what is required to provide top notch customer service. Such was my ultimate experience with Katom Restaurant Supply. Sincere thanks to my 'friend', Customer Care Manager, MK!

Top Critical Review

“Liars and Thieves”

Scott G.
12/20/23

The business is run on the basic principle that once they ship a product, even if its the wrong one they will not correct it and bill you anyway. Months of lies about how they are going to return it no problem. We own and operate 7 cafes and will be opening 2 more soon. We ordered 79k of kitchen equipment last 9 months. You would be dealing with village idiots and liars. Hard pass on dealing with this company again.

Reviews (222)

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customer service (81) restocking fee (33)
Thumbnail of user asherf6
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
February 3rd, 2022

Thank goodness I did not follow the negative reviews on here. Ordered a 7200. 00 True freezer for my restaurant. Shipped fast within one day and arrived across the country in perfect condition. Zero issues. Nice job Katom. My experience was great.

Tip for consumers:
Don’t believe the negative reviews

Products used:
True 54” freezer

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Thumbnail of user marks5482
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 5th, 2022

If you're not familiar with these glasses; white wine lovers must check them out! I ordered a set of (8), and two arrived shattered. I called customer service and they assured me replacements would be shipped out right away. The factory inadvertently shipped me another box of (8) and when I called to let them know, my customer service person Kaitlyn Holloway assisted me immediately. Rather than ask me to ship the additional (6) glasses back, Kaitlyn told me to just keep all (8). This is what I call first class customer service!
Mark
Dallas

Products used:
Wine glasses

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Thumbnail of user bobbyg184
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 1st, 2022

Shane Snowdin was my support person. He was very professional and extremely helpful. We are a church with a limited budget but constant need as you would expect in a non profit scenario.

Shane was able to help us be comfortable that the product really was available and could ship in time for an upcoming event.

Thanks!

Bobby Grant

Business Administrator, Neptune Baptist Church, Neptune Beach, FL *******@neptunebaptist.org

Thumbnail of user ralphg386
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 18th, 2023

Great customer service from start to finish Katie Duncan was a pleasure to work with! Communication!

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Thumbnail of user dorothyn676
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 6th, 2023

James Lowery did everything in his power to help me out. I was trying to get the tax taken off my invoice and he made several attempts to email me the tax form.

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Thumbnail of user natalied458
1 review
0 helpful votes
August 3rd, 2022

Today I called into KaTom to purchase new equipment. I had the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Marsh. He went above and beyond! He listened to every piece of equipment I imagined in my head and then went and found them for me! He was very patient with me and knowledgeable. Thanks for All your Help it made my day and my purchasing experience!

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Thumbnail of user juliah709
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 15th, 2022

I called Customer Service and spoke with K. Holloway and she was not only very pleasant on the phone but send me the paid receipts I needed immediately and even stayed on the line with me to make sure the receipts came through. THANKS KAITLYN!

Thumbnail of user johnk2899
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 20th, 2021
Verified purchase

I had ordered an item which was I didn't want. I called and spoke to Ms. Parrott and she took care of everything and then called me and let me know it had been completed. This is the type of service that makes everyone feel special. Kuddos To Lyndsey!

Thumbnail of user dougf161
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 21st, 2021

JR has great customer service. Great knowledge of product! Super quick to respond with help. He is my go to guy! Thanks for all your help!

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Thumbnail of user andrewt110
1 review
2 helpful votes
May 16th, 2017

I have ordered items on 3 occasions and have been pleased every time. I understand others have not had such a pleasant experience and that is unfortunate. I also visited the store in Tennessee and for all the cooking enthusiasts out there, if you are in the vicinity this is one of the nicest stores of its kind I have seen anywhere. I have read some of the reviews and they are unjustified. Industrial ovens, like any other piece of industrial equipment arrives in a crate, and often must be wired, to code, by a qualified electrician. It is unfair to blame the vendor for one's own misunderstanding.

Thumbnail of user paulac65
KaTom R. – KaTom Rep

Hi Andrew! We truly appreciate your business and your feedback. Hope to see you at the store again soon!

Thumbnail of user georgew976
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 4th, 2021

My True fridge was giving me a bit of trouble. JamieLeigh assured me that True was a reputable company and they would back the unit. She made me less worried. They came out on Tuesday and the unit was fixed. Simple and quick. Thank you JamieLeigh for making me feel less tension. Thank you True for being a stand up company as well.

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Thumbnail of user dons576
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 10th, 2020

KaTom's Customer Service Rep took the time to help me find the right ice cream freezer for my vending trailer. I appreciate a quality customer service rep. Thomas, took the time to listen, discuss the pros and cons of what I needed. I have spent 39 years in the customer service industry. Good Job Thomas! Thank You!

Thumbnail of user davidb652
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 10th, 2017

With all the bad reviews I am very happy with my purchase. I purchased a Univex mixer for around 9k for a Boy Scout camp. The item shipped faster than expected which is great. Item arrived today in great shape.

Thumbnail of user paulac65
KaTom R. – KaTom Rep

Glad to hear you like your new Univex mixer! If there is ever anything we can help with in the future, please let us know. Have a great day!

Thumbnail of user mikek375
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 20th, 2018

Birdie from KaTom Talked to me today and we resolved the problems in between and I got my money back it was just a confusing situation.
Thank you Birdie
Hope everything will be alright from now on.

Thumbnail of user karenl54
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
December 26th, 2014

I highly recommend this company to anyone buying a Kitchenaid stand mixer.
I had wanted a Satin Copper one for a few years but the price was prohibitive.
Then I saw their special and it was significantly less than anyone else 's. I called a couple of times and was uniformly met with patience and competence by the staff. When I ordered the machine it came promptly to time and worked like a charm.
And yes, Virginia it did make perfect mashed potatoes just as the saleswoman said it would.

Tip for consumers:
Call and to their staff with any questions.

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Thumbnail of user jamiev11
1 review
1 helpful vote
February 19th, 2016

After I placed my order I decided to read reviews on the company. I see many negative reviews. I decided to try my luck so I placed an order for a Lodge Camp Dutch Oven 8 qt. I got an email shortly afterwards saying the product would not be available until June for me to contact them to let them know how to proceed. I called customer service and talked to this very nice woman about my order. She was able to cancel it with no problems. Everything went so smooth I would order from them again. They were great!

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KaTom Restaurant Supply offers the best restaurant supplies and commercial kitchen equipment pieces at wholesale prices to meet your kitchen supply needs.

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KaTom R.
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