Gourmet Egypt

What Gourmet Egypt does

Gourmet Egypt Foods S.A.E. is a Cairo-headquartered premium grocery retailer operating 21 physical stores across Egypt alongside an integrated e-commerce platform (gourmetegypt.com) that offers same-day delivery. Founded in 2006, the company targets middle- to upper-income Egyptian consumers seeking imported and premium food products across 20+ categories, including Australian Angus and Wagyu beef, seafood, artisanal cheeses, bakery items, frozen foods, household goods, and health and beauty items. Its sub-brands include the 'Handcrafted by Gourmet' private label (artisanal cheeses, deli, sauces, ready-to-eat meals, frozen range), 'Grab N Go' ready-to-eat offerings (sandwiches, salads, sushi), and 'Gourmet Gelato' for Italian-style frozen desserts.

The underlying technology stack is a Magento-based e-commerce CMS supporting product search, cart management, wishlists, multi-location inventory, and a same-day delivery scheduling workflow. Customer engagement is driven by a Points & Rewards loyalty program with Gold/VIP tiers, a Gourmet Pay prepaid wallet, gift cards, and seasonal/holiday promotional campaigns (Ramadan, Eid, 20th Anniversary, World Cup). Distribution follows a dual-channel model combining physical retail with owned e-commerce; product pricing is unit-based and displayed in Egyptian Pounds.

The business model is direct-to-consumer retail — generating one-time transactional revenue from in-store and online product sales — with the same store footprint serving as both a fulfillment node and a brand-building touchpoint. Following BPE Partners' 2018 investment, revenue grew approximately ninefold from EGP 330 million (2018) to EGP 3 billion (2025), and the company completed an IPO on the Egyptian Exchange in February 2026, raising roughly EGP 1.3 billion ($28 million) at a post-money valuation of EGP 2.76 billion. BPE Partners retains a majority stake post-listing, and management has earmarked IPO proceeds to expand the store base by approximately 15 new locations over the next five years.

Name

Gourmet Egypt

Legal name

Gourmet Egypt Foods S.A.E.

Website

https://gourmetegypt.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gourmet Egypt Foods S.A.E. is a Cairo-based premium grocery retailer operating 21 stores and an e-commerce platform (gourmetegypt.com) with same-day delivery, serving middle- to upper-income Egyptian consumers with imported and gourmet food, private-label, and ready-to-eat products. The company listed on the EGX in February 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Grocery Retail

NAICS

Specialty Food Retailers (4452), All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298)

akta.pro primary industry

Gourmet & Fine Food Stores (CRAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Grocery & Pantry Inventory-led Online Retailers (CRAFADAF), Premium Gourmet & Chef-Curated Meal Kits/Prepared Meals (CRAHAJAK), Freshly Made Grab-and-Go (Sandwiches, Wraps, Salads) (CRAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Premium grocery retail
• Online grocery delivery
• Imported food products
• Specialty meat seafood
• Gourmet food store

Headquarters

HQ city

Cairo

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Food Sales: Revenue generated from selling food and grocery products through 21 physical retail stores across Egypt, offering premium imported and locally sourced products including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, bakery items, frozen foods, and household goods.
2. E-commerce Sales: Online sales through gourmetegypt.com platform with same-day delivery service, generating revenue from direct consumer transactions. The platform processes orders with delivery to customer-specified locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gourmet Egypt operates a chain of 21 premium grocery retail stores across Egypt and an e-commerce platform (gourmetegypt.com) offering same-day delivery of imported and gourmet food products, including premium meats (Angus, Wagyu), seafood, dairy, bakery, frozen foods, and household items. The company serves individual consumers seeking high-quality imported and specialty food products through both physical retail and online channels.

Product overview

Gourmet Egypt operates a comprehensive online grocery retail platform (gourmetegypt.com) offering same-day delivery of groceries and specialty food products throughout Egypt. The company went public with an IPO on the Egyptian Exchange in February 2026, raising approximately EGP 1.3 billion. The core offering includes an e-commerce platform integrated with same-day delivery services, supplemented by private label products under the 'Handcrafted by Gourmet' brand, a 'Grab N Go' ready-to-eat food service, gourmet gelato and ice cream, and curated platters and boxes. The product portfolio spans fresh produce, premium meats (including Angus and Wagyu beef), seafood, dairy, bakery items, frozen foods, beverages, household goods, health & beauty products, and pet supplies. Additional services include a loyalty rewards program (Points & Rewards), gift cards, and Gourmet Pay internal wallet system. The company operates 21 physical retail stores with a retail footprint of 10,600 square meters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Handcrafted by Gourmet: Private label line featuring artisanal and homemade food products including olive oil, granola, sauces, dairy, desserts, and ready-to-eat meals
• Grab N Go
• Gourmet Gelato
• Gourmet Pay

Products and services

• Online Grocery Shopping Platform E-commerce platform enabling customers to browse, search, and purchase groceries online through gourmetegypt.com, featuring cart management, wishlists, and order tracking. Targets individual consumers in Egypt seeking premium and imported food products.
• Same-Day Delivery Service Delivery service offering same-day delivery of online grocery orders to customers across multiple store locations including Cairo, Gouna, and North Coast.
• Gift Cards Digital gift card product allowing customers to purchase and redeem gift cards for grocery orders, with promotional code and loyalty points functionality.
• Handcrafted by Gourmet (Private Label) Private label brand offering artisanal and homemade products including cheese, deli items, dairy, desserts, beverages, sauces, ready-to-eat meals, and frozen range.
• Grab N Go Ready-to-eat food service offering fresh prepared items including sushi, sandwiches, salads, fresh juices, and snacks for immediate consumption.
• Gourmet Gelato & Ice Cream Artisanal ice cream and gelato products available in-store and for online purchase, with various flavors and formats including single serve, tubs, and cones.
• Platters & Boxes Curated food platter and box selections including cheese platters, charcuterie boxes, and occasion-based catering packages.
• Premium Meat, Poultry & Seafood Selection of premium proteins including Young Angus Beef, Australian Wagyu, Baladi Beef, fresh poultry, and various seafood options including salmon and shrimp.
• Australian Beef (Angus & Wagyu) Specialty beef products featuring Australian Black Angus and Wagyu varieties, sold as steaks, roasts, and other cuts.
• Weber Grills Premium charcoal and gas grills from Weber brand, along with grilling accessories, charcoal, and BBQ-related products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue grew ninefold from EGP 330 million (2018) to approximately EGP 3 billion (2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Breadfast: Egyptian e-commerce grocery delivery startup offering scheduled delivery of groceries and bakery items. Represents a direct digital-channel competitor with strong product availability and tech-first customer experience.
• Talabat Mart: Quick-commerce grocery arm of Talabat (Delivery Hero), operating in Egypt with rapid delivery of convenience and grocery items. Emerges as a competitive threat to Gourmet Egypt's same-day delivery proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Waitrose: UK-based premium grocer owned by John Lewis Partnership, known for premium private label and specialty foods. While not directly operating in Egypt, its brand positioning and premium assortment serve as a useful international benchmark for Gourmet Egypt's target segment.
• Carrefour Egypt: Operated by Majid Al Futtaim, Carrefour Egypt is one of the largest hypermarket chains in the country. While broader in assortment than Gourmet Egypt, it offers overlapping premium and imported product categories and competes for the same middle-to-upper-income shoppers.
• Metro Markets Egypt: Cash & carry and retail arm of METRO AG operating in Egypt, serving both B2B and retail customers with broad grocery assortment. Provides competitive pressure through scale and bulk purchasing capability.
• Lulu Hypermarket Egypt: UAE-based hypermarket chain with a strong presence in Egypt, offering a wide assortment including premium imported goods. Competes with Gourmet Egypt in the premium grocery space, particularly through imported SKUs and private label products.
• Amazon Egypt: Amazon's Egyptian marketplace and Amazon Fresh / Same-Day grocery offering compete with Gourmet Egypt's online grocery channel through scale, assortment breadth, and logistics infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Seoudi Supermarket: Long-standing Egyptian premium supermarket chain with physical stores across Cairo and other cities, focusing on imported and gourmet foods. A close direct peer to Gourmet Egypt in terms of positioning, assortment, and target customer.
• Spinneys Egypt: Premium supermarket chain operating in Egypt with a similar focus on imported groceries, fresh produce, and specialty items targeting middle-to-upper-income Egyptian consumers. Directly competes with Gourmet Egypt in the premium grocery segment.

Regional players

• Kazyon: Egyptian discount grocery chain with hundreds of small-format stores targeting value-conscious consumers. While positioned differently, it competes with Gourmet Egypt for grocery basket share, particularly during inflationary periods when consumers trade down.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gourmet_egypt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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