Chef Gourmet

What Chef Gourmet does

Chef Gourmet SA is an Argentine corporate food-services company founded in 2007, operating as a brand under diversified conglomerate Grupo L. It provides daily employee feeding solutions to businesses in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area across five service modalities: Viandas (pre-packaged meals delivered ready to heat), Vianda Asistida (assisted on-site meal service for clients with 50+ diners), Comedor In Situ (full canteen concession including ingredient supply, preparation, and operations), Granel (bulk meal preparation regenerated at the client site), and Kiosko-Retail (on-site point-of-sale with 19 daily lunch options).

The production layer is built around two industrial plants — the original Martínez facility (2011) and the Pacheco plant (2017), together spanning 1,600 m² with a stated monthly capacity of 450,000 viandas. Core technology comprises Rational ovens, ultracongelation (blast freezing) that preserves cellular structure and nutritional content, and a proprietary Menu Planning team of chefs and nutritionists applying a standardized 'plato saludable' macro split (50% vegetables / 25% protein / 25% complex carbs). The company holds ISO 9001:2015, IRAM 14201:2007 food-safety certification, and two consecutive years of Carbono Neutral status. A proprietary mobile app underpins employee self-ordering across up to 19 daily menu options.

Commercially, Chef Gourmet operates a quote-based B2B subscription model with per-commensal monthly billing; menu tiers (Simple, Traditional, Full, Premium) and contract structure are tailored to each enterprise client's headcount and service mix. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-enterprise inside Buenos Aires, with no D2C or retail channel. As of 2025 the company reports 10,000+ daily viandas served across 250+ corporate client sites, with menu line extensions (Veg Revolution, 10 new salads, Aguas Frutales, Street Food menu) supporting upsell into the existing customer base.

Name

Chef Gourmet

Legal name

Chef Gourmet

Website

https://chefgourmet.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Chef Gourmet SA is an Argentine B2B corporate food-services company that delivers daily viandas and on-site canteen management to 250+ enterprise and institutional clients across the Buenos Aires metropolitan area, producing 10,000+ meals per day from two industrial plants under Grupo L.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Food Services

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (72231), Food Service Contractors (722310), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Prepared Meal Subscriptions (Chef-Prepared, Recurring) (CRAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH), Local Chef/Restaurant Meal Boxes & Marketplace Prepared Meals (CRAHAJAI)

Keywords

• Corporate meal delivery
• Corporate catering services
• On-site dining management
• Employee meal programs
• Industrial food production

Headquarters

HQ city

General Pacheco

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Meal Delivery (Viandas): Daily delivery of pre-packaged, refrigerated meal containers (lunches or dinners) to corporate clients. Employees order via the company's app. Meals are delivered fresh, refrigerated, and ready to heat in microwave or oven. Clients can choose from 5, 9, or 19 daily options. The service is structured in tiers: Simple, Traditional, Full, and Premium.
2. On-Site Dining Management (In Situ Comedor): Full or partial management of corporate dining facilities, including raw material supply, food preparation within client premises, and full coordination of dining operations. Revenue generated through per-commensal fees under concession contracts with enterprises.
3. Bulk Meal Service (Granel): Meals prepared at Chef Gourmet's plant and regenerated/served in client dining rooms using ceramic dishware. Can be combined with packaged viandas to increase variety. Charged per meal per commensa.
4. Retail/Kiosk Point of Sale: Chef Gourmet establishes a point of sale within client facilities, offering 19 lunch options plus cafeteria and kiosk products. Employers can partially or fully subsidize meals. Commensals reserve via the app to guarantee availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chef Gourmet delivers daily packaged corporate meals (viandas) and provides full on-site canteen management for businesses in Buenos Aires. Its portfolio spans five service modalities — viandas delivery, assisted viandas, in-situ dining concession, bulk meal regeneration, and on-site retail kiosks — supported by a team of nutritionists and chefs producing menus with up to 19 daily options across four tiers (Simple, Traditional, Full, Premium).

Product overview

Chef Gourmet is a corporate food service company offering a diversified portfolio of meal solutions for businesses in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The core offering consists of five service modalities: (1) Viandas – daily packaged meal deliveries; (2) Vianda asistida – assisted service at the workplace; (3) Comedor In Situ – full on-site canteen management; (4) Granel – bulk food service with regeneration at client facilities; and (5) Kiosko-Retail – on-site point-of-sale canteen setup. Menu options include 19 daily choices covering vegetarian, vegan, low-sodium, low-calorie, and gluten-free (sin TACC) requirements. The company has expanded its offerings with new product lines including 10 salad varieties across three families, fruit waters (aguas frutales), and a Veg Revolution vegetable-forward partnership, plus a Street Food themed menu. Orders are managed through a proprietary mobile app, and the company operates a 1,600 m² production plant with 450,000 monthly meal capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Viandas Daily meal delivery service (lunch or dinner) providing fresh, refrigerated packaged meals ready to heat in microwave or electric oven. Orders are placed through the company's app and delivered in plastic trays with Flow Pack packaging. Available in four tiers (Simple, Traditional, Full, Premium).
• Vianda Asistida Assisted meal delivery service at the workplace where Chef Gourmet staff organizes, regenerates, serves, and washes dishes in the client's dining room. Recommended for clients with more than 50 daily diners, available as half-day or full-day service.
• Comedor In Situ Full-service on-site canteen management including supply of raw materials and ingredients, food preparation within client facilities, and complete coordination of the dining operation including menu design, staff, and area cleaning.
• Granel Bulk meal service where food prepared at Chef Gourmet's main plant is regenerated and served on ceramic dishware in the client's dining room. Can be combined with packaged viandas for increased variety.
• Kiosko - Retail On-site point-of-sale service offering 19 daily lunch options plus cafeteria and kiosk products. Clients can subsidize meals partially or fully, and diners can reserve orders through the app.
• Menu Planning Service Nutrition team designs customized meal proposals adapted to each organization's needs, ensuring every meal provides well-being, energy, and quality gastronomic experience. Implements the 'plato saludable' rule: 50% vegetables, 25% protein, 25% complex carbohydrates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250+ corporate client sites served with feeding solutions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Red CreercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Red Creer is a collaborative multi-actor network for the socio-economic inclusion of people deprived of liberty, released individuals, and their direct environments. Chef Gourmet has been part of this network since 2020, integrating employees in the social reintegration process. The company is committed to this cause that benefits society as a whole.
• RECIDUCAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020RECIDUCA supports young people in completing secondary education, expanding employment opportunities, and promoting environmental care. Chef Gourmet collaborated on a research project for a senior secondary student and plans to expand into paid apprenticeships. The partnership demonstrates the company's commitment to education and youth development.
• Veg RevolutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeg Revolution is integrated into Chef Gourmet's meal offerings as a culinary ally, providing vegetable-forward recipes that prioritize vegetables over proteins. The partnership adds creative, trend-aligned options to the corporate dining menu without sacrificing quality or flavor, enhancing the overall dining experience for client employees.
• Fundación NosotroscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Nosotros works with young people and adults with intellectual disabilities, generating care and training spaces to improve quality of life and promote full societal participation. Chef Gourmet supports this mission through professional internships and paid apprenticeships, generating long-term employability for people with disabilities. The partnership involves Chef Gourmet employees, creating shared purpose and organizational value.
• Grupo L (Parent Company)coreOthersChef Gourmet is a brand of Grupo L (Grupo L Argentina), an Argentine company recognized as a leader in comprehensive solutions for businesses and institutions. Grupo L provides the parent corporate structure, brand identity, and operational backing for Chef Gourmet's corporate feeding operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ISS A/S: Global facility-services group with catering and workplace food operations that overlap with Chef Gourmet's corporate dining management.
• Aramark: Global food service contractor for workplaces and institutions with LATAM operations; overlaps with Chef Gourmet's corporate dining management.
• Sodexo: Global corporate and institutional catering/on-site food services provider operating in Argentina; directly overlaps with Chef Gourmet's comedor in-situ and corporate feeding model but at multinational scale.
• Compass Group: World's largest contract foodservice company managing corporate and industrial dining facilities, the same on-site concession service Chef Gourmet provides.
• Newrest: Multinational catering group serving corporate, industrial and remote-site clients, directly comparable to Chef Gourmet's contracted feeding solutions.
• Elior Group: International contract catering firm focused on corporate and institutional dining, offering the same on-site foodservice model as Chef Gourmet.

Regional players

• Frip: Argentine corporate viandas and meal-delivery provider serving companies in the Buenos Aires area, competing directly in the same niche as Chef Gourmet.
• Central de Restaurantes Aramark: Leading Southern Cone (Chile) corporate and industrial catering operator serving mining and enterprise clients, comparable model in an adjacent LATAM geography.

Emerging players

• DiningIn / prepared-meal delivery operators: Prepared-meal subscription and delivery businesses offering recurring chef-prepared meals, overlapping with Chef Gourmet's viandas subscription model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChefGourmetViandasEmpresariales
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chef-gourmet-sa---argentina
• Instagraminstagram.com/chefgourmetsa

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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