What Menutech does

Menutech GmbH is a Berlin-based SaaS provider of AI-powered menu planning software for food service operators across Europe. Founded in 2016 by restaurateurs Laure Joumier and Lukas Klement to solve their own hotel's need to translate and allergen-declare daily-changing menus, the company launched its commercial web application in 2018 and now serves hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, restaurants, hotels, schools, caterers, and bakeries in over 15 languages. The platform combines automated EU FIC 1169/2011 allergen detection (all 14 mandatory allergens identified via NLP-based syntax analysis of dish names), one-click multilingual translation across 15+ languages, 30+ customizable menu templates, and add-on modules for digital meal ordering (eMOS), AI-driven dietary management, recipe and procurement management, and HL7/FHIR healthcare integration.

The product is differentiated by a proprietary curated dataset of 16,000+ dish translations and 5,000+ allergen-tagged dishes, a novel allergen detection method that operates without requiring recipe management, and clinical-grade integrations via HL7 and FHIR. Distribution combines a self-serve product-led growth motion (10-day free trial, no credit card) with a field sales motion for enterprise healthcare and hospitality customers, supplemented by an affiliate programme (up to 50% commission) and a free Education Programme for culinary students.

Revenue is generated through tiered monthly and annual SaaS subscriptions ranging from €20/month (Mini) to €180/month (L) for SMBs, plus enterprise plans at €390/month (Gastronomy) and €475/month (Healthcare and Senior Care), and a catalogue of à la carte add-on modules. Named customers include Swiss Medical Network, Immanuel Albertinen Diakonie, Clinique Générale Sainte-Anne, BELMOND, Chartwells K12, Mahou San Miguel, and OVATION Hospitality Services. The company is co-funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 programme (grant 826923) and has received EIT Health and EIT Food innovation awards, but has not raised institutional venture capital.

Name

Menutech

Legal name

Menutech GmbH

Website

https://menutech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Menutech GmbH is a Berlin-based SaaS provider of AI-powered menu planning software for food service operators. It serves hospitals, care homes, restaurants, hotels, schools, and caterers across Europe with automated allergen detection, multilingual translation, and digital meal ordering.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Menu Planning Software

akta.pro primary industry

Menu Planning, Nutrition & Dietary Accommodation Services (Allergens, Special Diets) (EDAEAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nutrition, Dietary Management & Allergen/Accommodation Services (EDALADAJ), Food Allergy Management & Special Diet Support (EDACAMAG)

Keywords

• Menu planning software
• Digital menu design
• Allergen management software
• Multilingual menu translation
• Food service management

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription Plans: Monthly or annual subscription model with tiered pricing (Mini, Maxi, S, M, L) ranging from €15 to €180/month. Additional revenue from advanced modules (Product management, Integrations, Automation, Recipe, Locations, Order-taking, Diet, Procurement management). Enterprise plans for Healthcare and Senior Care at €475/month and Gastronomy at €390/month.
2. Affiliate Commission: Partners and affiliates earn up to 50% commission for qualifying purchases of service solutions and subscription plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Menutech provides an all-in-one cloud-based AI-powered menu planning software platform for the food service industry. The software automates menu creation, allergen detection for all 14 EU FIC 1169/2011 allergens, multilingual translation in 15+ languages, menu design, and digital distribution via QR codes, print, POS, and sharelinks. It serves restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, nursing homes, schools, caterers, and bakeries with modular add-ons for meal ordering (eMOS), diet management, recipe management, procurement, and HL7/FHIR healthcare integration.

Product overview

Menutech is an all-in-one cloud-based menu planning software platform designed for the food service and hospitality industry. The core offering consists of AI-powered menu writing, design, allergen management, and translation tools accessible via web and mobile. The platform is built on a modular architecture with optional add-on modules including: Recipe Management, Diet Management (for healthcare), Order-Taking (eMOS), Menu Automation, Procurement Management, and HL7/FHIR Healthcare Integration. The Menutech Enterprise programme provides API access, custom integrations, and dedicated support for large multi-site organisations. Additional programmes include the Education Programme (free access for schools) and the Affiliate Programme for partners. The platform supports 15+ languages, all 14 EU allergens, and integrates with Hospital Information Systems, POS, procurement platforms, inventory systems, and social media channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Menu Planning Software (Core Platform) All-in-one cloud-based AI-powered menu planning software enabling restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, caterers, schools, and nursing homes to create, design, translate, and distribute food and beverage menus with automated allergen declarations and multilingual support. Accessible via web browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Electronic Meal Order System (eMOS) Cloud-based meal ordering software enabling patients, residents, or guests to place orders via RFID tags, QR codes, or email login. Supports centralised, staff, autonomous, RFID terminal, assisted, and scan-to-order meal ordering. Targeted at healthcare facilities, nursing homes, and hospitality groups.
• Menutech Enterprise Enterprise-grade programme for multi-site businesses providing API integration, HL7/FHIR healthcare modules, multi-user environments, and custom development. Includes unlimited storage, real-time status updates, and dedicated enterprise support. Priced at €390/month for Gastronomy and €475/month for Healthcare and Senior Care.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce menu preparation time by 90%
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability10 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caterease: Catering management software with menu planning, event costing and proposal features, targeting the same catering vertical Menutech addresses with its multi-client menu automation.
• Computrition: US-based foodservice software for healthcare and senior living offering menu planning, allergen tracking, nutrition analysis and HL7 integration — the most direct analogue to Menutech's healthcare module.
• Nutritics: Ireland-based nutrition analysis and menu management platform with allergen detection and recipe costing, used by EU hospitality and foodservice operators — directly comparable to Menutech's core workflow.
• MealViewer: K-12 school nutrition platform with menu publishing, allergen filtering and nutrition labels — the closest direct competitor for Menutech's Chartwells K12-type school accounts.
• Galley Solutions: Recipe costing, menu engineering and production planning software for professional kitchens, addressing the same restaurant and hospitality menu-cost optimization use cases Menutech serves.
• DietMaster Systems: Nutrition analysis and menu planning software for K-12, healthcare and senior living — overlapping target verticals and similar allergen/nutrient feature set as Menutech.
• MenuCalc: Dutch recipe costing and menu engineering tool used by European hospitality and catering operators — competes for the same restaurant/hotel SMB customer that Menutech targets.
• Primero Edge: K-12 school nutrition management suite covering menu planning, production, inventory and eligibility — a direct competitor for Menutech's school foodservice accounts such as Chartwells K12.

Broad incumbents

• CBORD: Established US food-service management suite for higher education, healthcare and senior living with menu planning and nutrition; broader portfolio than Menutech but overlapping on hospital cafeteria workflows.
• Culinary Software Services (ChefTec): Long-standing foodservice software for recipe costing, inventory, menu engineering and nutrition analysis — broader, more mature incumbent serving the same professional kitchen buyer as Menutech.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/menu_tech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEi4PXm3HfY-qgCbB7zSTfA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/menu-tech

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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