About Capital

More Than Two Decades of Innovation and Success

Designed and Manufactured to the Highest Standards in the USA

Founded in the heart of California’s City of Industry, Superior Equipment Solutions (SES) has been synonymous with world-class product design and manufacturing since its inception. As part of the SES family, Capital Cooking draws from a long heritage of exceptional craftsmanship in both commercial and residential appliance markets. The cutting-edge production techniques perfected in the SES state-of-the-art facility ensure that every Capital product is crafted with the same attention to detail that professionals demand – from all 304 stainless steel and the finest raw materials to the precision fit-and-finish of each component, quality is woven into the very essence of the SES production process… and it’s all made in the USA. With industry-leading product warranties, the appliances that enter your home will be nothing short of extraordinary.

2025

Capital Cooking Relaunches With Product Design Updates

The Capital Cooking product line gets a facelift with new range knobs and clean exterior detailing.

2020

Capital Cooking is acquired by Superior Equipment Solutions

Superior Equipment Solutions (SES), the makers of Alfresco Open Air Culinary Systems, Artisan Grills, and other commercial kitchen equipment acquires Capital Cooking, a mainstay kitchen appliance brand serving residential consumers for the last 20 years.

2018

Capital Cooking Continues to Lead

With its unwavering commitment to innovation, adaptation, and quality, Capital Cooking continues to maintain its place as industry leader. Designed and manufactured in the US, Capital Cooking Equipment continues to handcraft high-end luxurinus cooking appliances for the exacting home chef.

2017

Capital Cooking Ranges Featured on Top Chef

In addition to our longstanding relationship with Food Network competition shows, including Chopped, The Next Food Network Star, and Iron Chef, Capital Cooking ranges are slated to appear on the hit Bravo cooking competition, Top Chef.

2017

Capital Cooking Interview with CNBC

Capital Cooking is featured on CNBC network’s Made in America series, including a factory tour and interview with Tom Caulfield, Executive VP of Capital Cooking.

2011

Capital Cooking Expands Product Offerings.

Capital Cooking makes their popular ranges available to custom colors to complement any décor.

2010

The First 23,000 BTU Open Burner for Home Use Comes to Market

The open burner enables for more precise and even heat, making it the choice of fine chefs world-wide.

2010

Capital Cooking’s Culinarian Ranges Chosen by Food Network

Food Network and Capital Cooking agree to partenership that places Culinarian Ranges on popular Food Network shows including Cupcake Wars, Chopped, and The Next Food Network Star.

2004

Capital Cooking Unveils Outdoor Cooking Equipment

Capital’s first outdoor grill product line is brought to market, revolutionizing the industry. Today, this line has expanded to include our Maestro Series luxury built-in and freestanding grills, along with coordinating storage drawers, outdoor access doors, and accessories.

2001

Capital Cooking is Founded

With a common vision, executives from competing luxury appliance manufacturers leave their jobs to start Capital Cooking. Together, they build a world-class team of appliance design and manufacturing visionaries. This team goes on to develop Capital Cooking’s line of finely handcrafted luxury appliances for the home chef.