What Capital Catering does

Capital Catering GmbH is a Berlin-based hospitality and event catering company founded in 1976, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Messe Berlin GmbH. The company provides food and beverage catering, equipment rental, and personnel services for trade shows, exhibitions, corporate events, and private functions — with an exclusive position as the in-house gastronomic operator for all Messe Berlin venues including CityCube Berlin, Palais am Funkturm, Funkturm-Restaurant, and the Messegelände Berlin and Airport exhibition grounds. High-profile clientele includes Daimler, Deutsche Bank, Microsoft, SAP, Siemens, Lufthansa, Allianz, IBM, and Oracle, alongside major public events such as the Echo Awards and Deutsche Filmpreis galas. The company is described as one of Berlin's largest catering companies, with 101-250 employees.

The business operates across four primary revenue streams: event catering services (food and beverage), equipment rental (dishes and serving items), personnel services (service staff, logistics, bartenders with a 4-hour minimum booking), and venue-based restaurant and event space rental. Capital Catering runs the iconic Funkturm-Restaurant at 55 meters height on the Berlin Radio Tower, offering fine dining and summer buffet experiences, and operates the Palais am Funkturm event venue capable of hosting up to 2,800 guests. A 24/7 online webshop (webshop.capital-catering.de) enables exhibitor self-service ordering, complemented by an exhibitor service portal tied to Messe Berlin's ticketing infrastructure. The Prime Catering sub-brand extends the company's reach into general event catering outside Messe Berlin venues.

Pricing is transaction-based and varies by event type. Sample pricing includes EUR 64.50 per person for the Funkturm-Restaurant summer buffet (including elevator ride, Prosecco reception, and table reservation), with a EUR 60 minimum order value for free delivery, EUR 10 transport fee below that threshold, and 10% late order surcharge for orders outside the 14-day standard deadline. Personnel services carry applicable surcharges for Sundays, holidays, and night shifts (22:00-06:00), with a part-time entry wage of EUR 15.30 gross per hour. The go-to-market motion is event-driven: customers are acquired through Messe Berlin trade show presence (IFA, InnoTrans, ITB, Fruit Logistica) and direct corporate sales to exhibitors and event organizers, supported by a website, e-commerce storefront, and social media presence through Messe Berlin Group channels. Leadership consists of Managing Director Jens H. Kreutzer (Geschäftsführer).

Name

Capital Catering

Legal name

Capital Catering GmbH

Website

https://capital-catering.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Capital Catering GmbH is a Berlin-based catering and hospitality company and wholly-owned subsidiary of Messe Berlin GmbH, serving trade shows, exhibitions, corporate events, and private functions at Messe Berlin venues including Funkturm-Restaurant and Palais am Funkturm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310), Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Banqueting (In-House Catering) (THAHAKAC), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Trade show catering
• Exhibition hospitality
• Corporate event catering
• Venue restaurant operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Catering Services: Food and beverage catering for trade shows, exhibitions, corporate events, and private functions. Products are freshly prepared for each order unless they are shelf-stable packaged products from third parties.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of catering equipment (dishes, serving items) to customers for the duration of their events. Equipment remains property of Capital Catering.
3. Personnel Services: Staffing services for events including service personnel, logistics staff, and bartenders. Minimum booking of 4 hours per staff member.
4. Event Venue Rental: Revenue from operating event venues including Funkturm-Restaurant, Palais am Funkturm, and other Messe Berlin locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Capital Catering GmbH provides end-to-end catering, venue hospitality, equipment rental, and personnel services for trade fairs, exhibitions, corporate events, and private functions across the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds. Its portfolio includes event catering at iconic Berlin venues (Funkturm-Restaurant, Palais am Funkturm, CityCube Berlin, Messegelände Berlin, Messegelände Airport) and the Prime Catering sub-brand for premium event hospitality. The company operates an online webshop enabling exhibitors to order food and beverages directly.

Product overview

Capital Catering GmbH operates as a diversified catering and event services company serving the Messe Berlin exhibition complex and surrounding Berlin area. The portfolio consists of restaurant operations (Funkturm-Restaurant at 55m height with fine dining), premium event venues (Palais am Funkturm for galas and ceremonies, CityCube Berlin for conferences), exhibition catering (Messegelände Berlin and Airport locations), and a 24/7 Webshop for exhibitor self-service ordering. Prime Catering serves as the sub-brand for general catering services, while Exhibitor Service provides specialized booth catering packages. The company also operates the Funkturm observation deck as an attraction. The business operates as a subsidiary of Messe Berlin Gruppe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Funkturm-Restaurant Iconic revolving restaurant located in the Berlin Radio Tower (Funkturm) at the Messe Berlin exhibition grounds, providing sit-down dining and event hospitality for trade show visitors, conference attendees, and private functions.
• Palais am Funkturm Premium event and banquet venue adjacent to the Funkturm on the Messe Berlin grounds, used for conferences, gala dinners, and corporate functions with full-service catering.
• CityCube Berlin Modern conference and exhibition venue on the Messe Berlin campus, offering catering and hospitality services for international congresses, trade fairs, and corporate events.
• Messegelände Berlin Catering and event hospitality across the main Berlin exhibition grounds (Messe Berlin), serving major trade fairs and exhibitions including IFA, ITB, Grüne Woche, and other flagship events.
• Messegelände Airport Catering and event services at the Berlin exhibition grounds' airport-area venue, supporting trade show and corporate hospitality.
• Prime Catering Premium sub-brand of Capital Catering offering high-end event catering and bespoke hospitality services for corporate clients and exclusive private events.
• Capital Catering Webshop Online ordering platform enabling Messe Berlin exhibitors to purchase food, beverages, and hospitality services directly for their booths and events.
• Funkturm-Aussichtsplattform Observation deck at the Berlin Funkturm (Radio Tower) operated as part of Capital Catering's venue offering, providing visitor access and sightseeing hospitality.

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Messe Berlin GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital Catering GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Messe Berlin GmbH. The company is responsible for all gastronomic services at Messe Berlin venues including CityCube Berlin, Palais am Funkturm, Funkturm-Restaurant, and the exhibition grounds.
• Prime Catering (via logo reference)minorOthersPrime Catering is referenced alongside Capital Catering, suggesting a related catering brand under the Messe Berlin Group serving the Berlin catering market.
• T-Systems International GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerResponsible for technical implementation and design of the Capital Catering website and digital platforms.
• AgenturWebfoxminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFull service internet agency responsible for web design and implementation in cooperation with T-Systems.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Estrel Berlin: Berlin-based large convention hotel and event complex operating its own catering, congress, and gala services for major corporate events. Comparable as a same-city Berlin competitor offering integrated event venues and in-house catering services to corporate clients, directly overlapping with Capital Catering's enterprise event business.
• Kofler & Kompanie: Berlin-based premium event and contract caterer serving corporate galas, conferences, and high-profile cultural events. Comparable as a same-city competitor operating in the Berlin premium corporate catering segment with similar high-end event clientele.
• Käfer Servicemanagement: Munich-based premium German event caterer operating venues such as the Deutsches Theater Munich and serving corporate and MICE clients at large-scale events. Highly comparable to Capital Catering in operating iconic venue restaurants combined with corporate event and trade show catering across Germany.

Broad incumbents

• DO & CO: Austrian premium hospitality group operating airline catering, event catering (e.g., Allianz Arena Munich), and restaurant venues across Europe. Comparable as a broader premium event caterer with venue-based gastronomy, though operating at much larger international scale than Capital Catering.
• Marché International: Swiss-origin premium foodservice and event catering operator with venues in German-speaking markets (e.g., Mövenpick). Comparable in operating premium restaurant venues and event catering with similar positioning to Capital Catering's venue-based gastronomy model.
• Compass Group (Germany): Global contract food services and catering major operating across workplace, education, healthcare, and event catering in Germany. Comparable as a large incumbent offering food service contracting including event and corporate catering, though at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• Aramark (Germany): Global contract food services and hospitality provider with German operations serving corporate, sports, and event clients. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the German contract catering market adjacent to Capital Catering's event and venue catering business.
• Sodexo (Germany): Global food services and facilities management major with German operations across corporate, healthcare, and event catering. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering food service contracting that overlaps with Capital Catering's corporate event and contract catering activities.

Regional players

• Zweifler Catering: German premium event caterer with strong presence in the Rhine-Ruhr region serving corporate galas, weddings, and large-scale events. Comparable as a regional premium catering competitor in the German market, though operating in a different geographic catchment.

Others

• Messe Frankfurt (Hospitality / Catering): Operates Frankfurt's major trade fair complex with integrated catering and event gastronomy under its own group. Comparable as an adjacent trade show venue owner/operator with in-house catering similar to Messe Berlin's parent relationship with Capital Catering, useful for benchmarking venue-based captive catering models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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