What Copenhagen Food Collective does

Copenhagen Food Collective ApS (Cofoco) is a privately-held Danish restaurant and boutique hotel group headquartered on Vesterbrogade in Copenhagen. Founded in 2004 with the opening of Restaurant Cofoco in Vesterbro, the company has grown to operate 20 distinct restaurant concepts across Copenhagen neighborhoods (Vesterbro, Nørrebro, Østerbro, Islands Brygge, Nordhavn, Copenhagen K) spanning Nordic (Høst, Vækst), Italian (Vespa, Spuntino, Scarpetta, Corsa, Donna), French (Les Trois Cochons), Mediterranean (Delphine), Latin American (Llama), and Japanese (Jah Izakaya, Posh Jah) cuisines, plus two boutique hotels (Coco Hotel and Bella Grande) and Coco Café & Bar. The group serves 750,000+ annual guests and employs 600+ people.

The group's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across physical storefronts, supplemented by online table reservations via bordibyen.dk, takeaway through food2go.dk at Corsa pizza locations, and gift card e-commerce at order.lifepeaks.dk/cofoco valid across all restaurants and hotels. Pricing follows a unit-pricing, pay-as-you-go model with full evening packages ranging 835–1100 DKK (Les Trois Cochons to Høst) and group menus from 275 DKK (Corsa antipasti/pizza) to 850 DKK (Jah Izakaya). A dedicated corporate and group events channel handles parties of 8+ guests with customizable menus at 8 of the 20 restaurants.

Cofoco differentiates on three axes: (1) culinary diversity under one brand; (2) sustainability leadership via a six-hectare Nees solar park operational since February 2018 that produces 38,560 MWh, equivalent to 38,445 tonnes of CO2 saved and powering 8,665 households, exceeding total group consumption; and (3) a hybrid retail-hospitality model with integrated gift cards, gift-card-enabled online ordering, and an Oyster Club supplier partnership with Fiskerikajen. Record-high profit of 70 million DKK (annual report,) is the strongest performance in company history. Brand assets include Høst's "World's Best Designed Restaurant" (Restaurant & Bar Design Awards, 2024) and "World's Most Beautiful Restaurant" (Travel + Leisure, 2024), plus Vækst's 2026 inclusion on 50 Best Restaurants' "Great-value lunches" list.

Name

Copenhagen Food Collective

Legal name

Copenhagen Food Collective ApS

Website

https://cofoco.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Copenhagen Food Collective (Cofoco) is a privately-held Danish restaurant and boutique hotel group operating 20 distinct restaurant concepts and 2 boutique hotels across Copenhagen, serving 750,000+ annual guests with 600+ employees under a direct-to-consumer, unit-priced dining and lodging model anchored by sustainability credentials and culinary brand diversity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

Keywords

• Restaurant hospitality group
• Boutique hotel operations
• Private dining events
• Group dining packages
• Gift card programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Revenue from 20 restaurants serving diverse cuisines including Nordic, Italian, French, Mediterranean, Latin American, Japanese across Copenhagen locations. Customers pay per meal with average check sizes ranging from 295-550 DKK for group menus.
2. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from two boutique hotels (Coco Hotel and Bella Grande) including overnight stays, dining, and event services
3. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards valid across all 20 restaurants and 2 hotels, available as print-at-home electronic vouchers or physical cards
4. Takeaway: Takeaway food ordering from Corsa pizza locations and other restaurants
5. Group Events and Private Dining: Catering and private dining services for celebrations, corporate events, and special occasions with customizable menus and venue options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Copenhagen Food Collective (Cofoco) operates 20 distinct restaurants across Copenhagen serving Nordic, Italian, French, Mediterranean, Latin American, and Japanese cuisines, alongside two boutique hotels (Coco Hotel and Bella Grande). The group sells gift cards valid across all venues, provides takeaway from Corsa pizza outlets, and books group dining and private events for celebrations and corporate gatherings. Customers access offerings via in-person dining, online reservations, takeaway ordering, gift card e-commerce, and integrated hotel stays.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coco Hotel: Boutique hotel operated by Copenhagen Food Collective in Vesterbro, Copenhagen.
• Bella Grande
• Coco Café & Bar

Products and services

• Høst Nordic fine dining restaurant at Nørre Farimagsgade 41, Copenhagen K, offering full evening dining packages priced 835–1,100 DKK per person. Awarded World's Best Designed Restaurant at the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards and named World's Most Beautiful Restaurant by Travel + Leisure.
• Vækst Nordic restaurant with greenhouse interior at Sankt Peders Stræde 34, Copenhagen K, featuring group menus priced 400–500 DKK per person. Featured on 50 Best Restaurants' 'Great-value lunches to try around the world' list in 2026.
• Restaurant Cofoco Original flagship restaurant of Copenhagen Food Collective, opened in 2004 at Abel Cathrines Gade 7, Copenhagen V. Offers group menus priced 400–550 DKK per person.
• Les Trois Cochons French bistro at Værnedamsvej 10, Copenhagen V, offering group menus priced 395 DKK per person and full evening dining packages at 835 DKK per person.
• Vespa Italian osteria at Store Kongensgade 90, Copenhagen K, offering group menus priced 295 DKK per person.
• Spuntino Italian restaurant at Vesterbrogade 68, Copenhagen V (Vesterbro), offering group menus priced 365 DKK per person. New June 2026 menu added small pizza with pancetta, pecorino and egg yolk, and panna cotta with apricot.
• Scarpetta (Islands Brygge) Italian restaurant at Islands Brygge 81F, Copenhagen S, offering group menus priced 300–385 DKK per person.
• Scarpetta (Rantzausgade) Italian restaurant at Rantzausgade 7, Copenhagen N (Nørrebro).
• Oysters & Grill Seafood restaurant at Sjællandsgade 1B, Copenhagen N (Nørrebro), offering group menus priced 375–475 DKK per person. Added a seafood platter for two in March 2026 and ran the 20 DKK Oyster Club in May 2026 in collaboration with Fiskerikajen.
• Superbon Restaurant at Halmtorvet 19, Copenhagen (Meatpacking District, Vesterbro), offering group menus priced 450 DKK per person. New June 2026 menu added Asian-inspired dishes including hamachi, spring rolls, grilled mushroom skewer and grilled tuna.
• Llama Latin American restaurant at Lille Kongensgade 14, Copenhagen K (near Magasin), offering group menus priced 985 DKK per person.
• Delphine Mediterranean restaurant at Vesterbrogade 40, Copenhagen V (Vesterbro), offering group menus priced 450–455 DKK per person. New June 2026 Mediterranean menu added grilled scallops, Greek sliders with braised lamb, and grilled halibut.
• Donna Italian restaurant at Vester Voldgade 25, Copenhagen V (located at Hotel Bella Grande), offering group menus priced 425 DKK per person.
• Corsa (Vesterbro) Neapolitan pizza restaurant at Vesterbrogade 44, Copenhagen V (Vesterbro), offering antipasti/pizza group menus from 275 DKK and full packages with drinks at 500 DKK per person. Offers takeaway via food2go.dk.
• Corsa (Nordhavn) Neapolitan pizza restaurant at Göteborg Plads 5, Copenhagen N (Nordhavn).
• Corsa (Islands Brygge) Neapolitan pizza restaurant at Islands Brygge 83B, Copenhagen S.
• Jah Izakaya & Sake Bar Japanese izakaya-style restaurant at Gasværksvej 21, Copenhagen V, offering group menus priced 495–850 DKK per person. Operated via jahizakaya.dk.
• Posh Jah

Quantifiable outcome

• Record-high profit of 70 million DKK for financial year - strongest performance in company history
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FiskerikajencoreOthersSupplier partner specializing in seafood, with focus on animal welfare. Partnered with Cofoco for Oyster Club initiative featuring seasonal oysters at special pricing.
• HimmerlandskødcoreOthersMeat supplier focused on animal welfare standards, providing quality Danish meat products for Cofoco's restaurants.
• NaturmælkcoreOthersOrganic dairy supplier providing dairy products with focus on sustainable production and animal welfare.
• RokkedahlcoreOthersSupplier partner with focus on animal welfare, providing quality agricultural products to Cofoco restaurants.
• La TrecciacoreOthersSupplier partner providing quality ingredients with focus on sustainable production standards.
• FrilandcoreOthersDanish meat supplier with focus on animal welfare, providing quality pork and other meats for Cofoco's restaurants.
• Hopballe MøllecoreOthersSupplier focused on animal welfare, providing quality Danish agricultural products to Cofoco restaurants.
• Daka RefoodminorOthersUsed cooking oil recycling service - Daka collects used cooking oil from Cofoco restaurants for recycling into biodiesel.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Big Mamma Group: European multi-concept restaurant group operating several distinct restaurant brands in major cities, directly comparable on city-level multi-brand strategy and design-led positioning.
• Sticks'n'Sushi: Danish-originated restaurant group with multi-unit Copenhagen presence and international expansion, operating a focused concept with similar operational scale and hospitality positioning.
• Meyers (Thomas Meyer / Meyers Deli & Restaurants): Copenhagen-based multi-concept restaurant and food company operating a portfolio of distinct eateries under one brand umbrella, directly comparable to Cofoco's collective model in the same Danish market.

Broad incumbents

• Compass Group: Largest global contract foodservice and support services company, providing broad comparability on restaurant operations at scale and cross-venue procurement leverage.
• Bloomin' Brands: Multi-brand casual dining restaurant operator (Outback, Carrabba's, Bonefish Grill), providing a comparable public-market template for multi-concept portfolio operations.
• Restaurant Brands International: Global multi-brand restaurant holding company (Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs), analogous as a multi-concept restaurant operator with centralized infrastructure across brands.
• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities management company operating across multiple venues and concepts, broadly comparable as a large-scale foodservice operator.
• SSP Group: Global operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations, broadly comparable as a large-scale multi-venue restaurant operator across geographies.

Regional players

• Scandic Hotels: Largest Nordic hotel operator with full-service properties across Scandinavia, comparable on the boutique/Nordic lodging dimension alongside Cofoco's Coco Hotel and Bella Grande.
• Nordic Choice Hotels: Pan-Nordic hotel group operating distinct brands across the region, comparable as a multi-brand Nordic lodging operator with on-site dining.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cofoco
• Instagraminstagram.com/cofocodk
• Xx.com/ApsCofoco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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