K+S Gastro Konzept

What K+S Gastro Konzept does

K+S Gastro Konzept GmbH is a privately held German Mittelstand provider of commercial and central kitchen solutions, headquartered in Bad Bocklet with a secondary office in Bad Staffelstein. Founded in 2000 by Bernd Kessler and Matthias Schlembach and now led by sole managing director Matthias Schlembach, the company delivers a full-service, single-contract engagement model spanning initial business analysis and consulting, custom CAD-based kitchen concept and profitability planning, supply and installation of cooking, refrigeration, ventilation, dishwashing, and food-distribution equipment, and 24/7 after-sales service with maintenance contracts and cleaning-chemical supply.

Its core technical stack centers on modern CAD planning tools for kitchen design and visualization, supported by certified master-craftsman expertise in electrical and refrigeration technology and DVGW G 676 gas-equipment certification, which together cover the regulated technical scope of commercial kitchen installation. The product portfolio covers complete kitchens (Gesamtküchen) and central kitchens (Zentralküchen), active and passive food distribution systems (Cook & Chill, Cook & Freeze, Sous-vide), cooking technology (gas ranges, kettles, pressure cooking braising units, fryers), counter and serving systems, dishwashing, refrigeration and ventilation technology, special constructions, and Gastraum/Objekteinrichtungen interior furnishings.

The commercial model combines quote-based, project-specific equipment sales and installation with recurring revenue from maintenance contracts, a 24/7 emergency service hotline, and an authenticated customer portal for cleaning-chemical and consumable re-orders. Workshops and product seminars with OEM partners (Rational, MKN, biozoon) add a mid-funnel, training-driven channel. Customers span hotels, restaurants, senior care facilities, hospitals, schools, corporate cafeterias, and catering operations across Germany, with a regional concentration in Bavaria.

Name

K+S Gastro Konzept

Legal name

K+S Gastro Konzept GmbH

Website

https://gastrokonzept.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K+S Gastro Konzept GmbH is a German Mittelstand full-service provider that designs, supplies, installs, and services commercial and central kitchens, serving hotels, hospitals, senior care, corporate cafeterias, schools, and restaurants across Germany from its Bad Bocklet headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Bocklet

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Analysis Services: Business analysis, operational consulting, HACCP concept development, and kitchen coaching services.
2. Kitchen Planning and Design: Custom kitchen concept development using CAD visualization, feasibility studies, and business planning for new gastronomy ventures.
3. Equipment Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of commercial kitchen equipment including cooking technology, refrigeration, ventilation, washing systems, and counter units.
4. After-Sales Service and Maintenance: 24/7 customer service, maintenance contracts, repair services, and supply of cleaning chemicals for kitchen equipment.
5. Training and Workshops: Product seminars, workshops on cooking techniques (Sous-vide, new cooking concepts), and multi-day training sessions for customer staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

K+S Gastro Konzept is a B2B full-service provider that plans, supplies, and installs commercial and central kitchens for hospitality, healthcare, catering, education and corporate clients across Germany. Its offering covers analysis and consulting, CAD-based kitchen planning, sale and installation of cooking, refrigeration, ventilation, dishwashing and food-distribution equipment, counter and interior furnishing, and ongoing 24/7 maintenance and cleaning-chemicals supply.

Product overview

K+S Gastro Konzept is a full-service provider for commercial kitchen planning and implementation, operating as a medium-sized company with over 30 employees since 2000. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio covering the entire project lifecycle from analysis and consulting through detailed planning, execution, and after-sales service including maintenance. Key product categories include complete commercial kitchens (Gesamtküchen), food distribution systems (Speiseverteilsysteme), food serving counters (Speisenausgabe/Thekenanlagen), interior furnishings, and specialized cooking, dishwashing, and refrigeration/ventilation technology. The offering also encompasses consulting services (business analysis, kitchen coaching, HACCP concepts), planning services using CAD visualization, training workshops on professional equipment brands (Rational, MKN), and 24/7 customer service and maintenance. The company operates as general contractor for kitchen projects and serves diverse sectors including hotels, restaurants, catering operations, clinics, senior facilities, schools, and corporate cafeterias across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gesamtküchen / Central Commercial Kitchens End-to-end commercial and central kitchen delivery for hotels, restaurants, schools and canteens, supporting Cook & Serve, Cook & Chill and Sous-Vide concepts including planning, equipment supply and installation.
• Gastro & Hotel Kitchens Customized kitchen concepts and equipment for hotel and restaurant operations, designed around the specific service and capacity needs of gastronomy venues.
• Speisenausgabe / Thekenanlagen (Food Serving and Counter Systems) Serving and bar counters, including front-cooking setups, designed for efficient food distribution and presentation in commercial kitchen and cafeteria settings.
• Speisenverteilung / Food Distribution Systems Active and passive food distribution systems for clinics, senior facilities, schools and kindergartens, including Cook & Chill, Cook & Freeze and Sous-vide methods, plus associated planning and equipment supply.
• Gastraum- und Objekteinrichtungen (Dining Room & Interior Furnishing) Complete interior design and furnishing for gastronomy, hotel and catering facilities — including dining rooms and guest spaces — with materials, colors, lighting and acoustic design tailored to the venue's character.
• Analyse, Beratung & Coaching Standalone consulting, business analysis and kitchen coaching covering business economics, purchasing conditions, menu offerings, sales figures, employees, kitchen equipment, workflows and hygiene compliance.
• Planung (Kitchen Planning) Detailed kitchen planning delivered as a standalone service: needs analysis, individual concepts, cost/ROI calculation, profitability assessment and CAD visualization with execution planning.
• Schulungen & Workshops (Training & Workshops) Scheduled product seminars and multi-day workshops covering professional equipment operation (sous-vide, new cooking concepts, dysphagia nutrition) for customer staff, branded with equipment partners Rational, MKN and biozoon.
• Kundendienst & Service (After-Sales Service & Maintenance) 24/7 after-sales service for customers, including new installations, maintenance contracts, repair services, an emergency hotline and DVGW G 676 certified gas-equipment servicing.
• Reinigungschemie und Technik (Cleaning Chemicals & Accessories) Recurring supply of commercial-kitchen cleaning chemicals and related technical accessories, ordered via the customer service portal alongside maintenance service relationships.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 5,000 meals per day production capacity for central kitchens
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WMF Group GmbH: German professional kitchen equipment manufacturer (formerly part of WMF, now under Groupe SEB). Comparable because its professional cooking and buffet equipment lines serve the same hospitality and catering segments that anchor K+S's reference base.
• MEIKO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG: Large German manufacturer of commercial dishwashing, cleaning, and food waste handling equipment. Comparable because MEIKO's products (dishwashers, cleaning systems) are part of the same kitchen project scope K+S designs and installs.
• Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH: German-headquartered manufacturer of commercial dishwashing systems and cleaning chemicals. Comparable as another incumbent whose equipment line overlaps directly with K+S's dishwashing technology category and competes for the same customer kitchen budgets.
• Hobart GmbH: German subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works, manufacturing commercial kitchen equipment including dishwashers, cooking, and food preparation technology. Comparable as an established broad-line commercial kitchen equipment provider serving the same German customer base.
• Electrolux Professional AB: Swedish-listed global manufacturer of professional kitchen and laundry equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering commercial cooking, refrigeration, and dishwashing equipment that competes for the same German hospitality and institutional kitchen customers.
• Middleby Corporation: US-listed global manufacturer of commercial kitchen equipment with a large European footprint. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose portfolio of cooking, refrigeration, and food preparation equipment targets the same global commercial kitchen customers.
• Hupfer Metallwerke GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer specializing in commercial kitchen logistics, food distribution systems, and stainless-steel equipment. Comparable because Hupfer's food distribution and kitchen logistics products are central to the same project categories K+S delivers (Speiseverteilsysteme, Cook & Chill).
• Ali Group S.r.l. Italian-headquartered global leader in commercial food service equipment, with multiple brand subsidiaries across cooking, refrigeration, and dishwashing. Comparable as a large multi-brand incumbent whose equipment competes in the same German commercial kitchen project market.
• Rational AG: Listed German manufacturer of commercial cooking technology (iCombi, iVario) and a key equipment supplier/partner for K+S. Comparable because it competes for the same end-customer budgets in commercial kitchen projects, even though it manufactures while K+S plans, distributes, and services.
• MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of professional cooking technology (FlexiChef, FlexiCombi, SpaceCombi). Comparable as a K+S equipment partner and competitor for the same commercial kitchen capex pool, particularly in Germany and German-speaking markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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