Paris Food And Wine

What Paris Food And Wine does

Paris Food And Wine is a Paris-based media and experiential platform founded in 2009 by Paige Donner, focused on English-language content and experiences around Paris food and wine culture. The company targets two primary segments: English-speaking tourists and visitors to Paris seeking curated restaurant, bar, and accommodation recommendations, and anglophone expatriates or long-term residents (described as young professionals, academics, diplomats, artists, and journalists) seeking local social connections and culinary education. Operations center on a multi-product platform rather than any proprietary technology, relying on standard web hosting, mobile app infrastructure (iOS App Store and Google Play), and conventional podcast distribution channels.

The product portfolio spans five core offerings: the Paris Food And Wine mobile app providing daily specials and deals on restaurants, bars, hotels, and nightlife; the Paris GOOD food+wine podcast (launched 2015), positioned as the first English-language radio show about food and wine broadcast from Paris; Perfect Pairings, a 2+ hour wine and food pairing seminar held in St. Germain des Prés for groups of up to 10; Second Degree Dinners, a curated networking dining format; and an annual 3-day event branded The Moveable Feast. Supporting sub-products include limited-edition merchandise sold via Represent.com and the Local Food And Wine blog on WordPress. No proprietary technology platform, API, SDK, or AI/ML capability is identified in source materials; the underlying stack is described as standard web and mobile app infrastructure.

The business model is a hybrid media-and-events play. Revenue is generated across five streams: freemium app partnerships with venues, podcast advertising and sponsorship (Season 5 was sponsored by IoTShipping.xyz), ticketed Perfect Pairings seminars distributed both directly and through AirBnB Experiences, ticketed Second Degree Dinners, and merchandise transaction fees through Represent.com (with a portion pledged to feeding programs in Paris). Distribution leverages channel partnerships with AirBnB Experiences (seminars) and World Radio Paris (podcast broadcast), plus organic reach across Twitter (30,964+ followers), Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Vimeo, and Google+. The company is privately held by its founder, with no disclosed institutional funding, parent entity, or executive team beyond Paige Donner.

Name

Paris Food And Wine

Legal name

Paris Food And Wine

Website

https://parisfoodandwine.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Paris Food And Wine is a Paris-based media and experiential platform founded in 2009 by Paige Donner, serving English-speaking tourists and expats through a mobile app, podcast, wine pairing seminars, and networking events focused on Paris food and wine culture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food and wine media and experiential tourism

NAICS

Special Food Services (7223), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAKAOAJ

Culinary & Wine Itinerary Planning

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Custom Itinerary Planning Services

SECONDARYTHAJAGAL

Food Festivals & Culinary Events (Ticketed Tastings, Pop-ups)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Food & Drink Experiences (Culinary Tours, Tastings, Cooking Classes)

SECONDARYTHAKAFAH

Culinary & Wine Travel Agencies

Travel & Hospitality/Travel Agencies, Tour Operators & OTAs/Specialty/Niche Travel Agencies (Luxury, Adventure, Honeymoon, etc.)

Keywords

• Food and wine media
• Culinary tourism experiences
• Wine pairing seminars
• Travel deals app
• English podcast Paris

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Mobile App - Deals and Recommendations: The Paris Food And Wine app provides daily specials and deals on restaurants, bars, hotels and accommodations in Paris. The app is free to download and generates value through partnerships with venues.
2. Podcast Sponsorship and Advertising: The Paris GOOD food+wine podcast airs on World Radio Paris and distributes via iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher and TuneIn Radio. Season 5 was sponsored by IoTShipping.xyz. The podcast features interviews with chefs, winemakers, and industry experts.
3. Merchandise Sales: Limited edition T-shirts are sold through Represent.com, including designs for Glass Is Refillable, Perfect Pairings, Paris GOOD food+wine podcast, and #Influencer themed merchandise. A portion of sales supports feeding programs in Paris.
4. Perfect Pairings Food+Wine Seminars: 2+ hour wine and food pairing seminars held in St. Germain des Prés, Paris. Groups up to 10 people. Prices vary depending on restaurant and wines served. Also available through AirBnB Experiences.
5. Second Degree Dinners: Networking dinner events in Paris connecting diverse professionals. Prices vary depending on restaurant and wines served. Hosted/co-host format with reservations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Paris Food And Wine is a Paris-based food and wine media and experiences brand that operates a mobile app offering daily specials and deals on Paris restaurants, bars, and accommodations; produces the Paris GOOD food+wine podcast featuring chef and winemaker interviews; and hosts paid experiential events including wine pairing seminars (Perfect Pairings) and networking dinners (Second Degree Dinners), along with an annual Moveable Feast culinary event.

Product overview

Paris Food And Wine operates a multi-product media and experiential platform centered on Paris food and wine culture. The core offerings include the Paris Food And Wine travel App (providing daily specials and deals on Paris restaurants, cafes, bars, nightlife and accommodations), the Paris GOOD food+wine Podcast (the first English-language radio show about food and wine from Paris featuring chef and winemaker interviews), Perfect Pairings food+wine (a 2+ hour wine and food pairing seminar in St. Germain des Pres), Second Degree Dinners Paris (social networking dining events), an annual 3-day food and wine event called The Moveable Feast, branded merchandise (t-shirts), and the Paris Food And Wine Guide content section. The company also operates a companion blog at Local Food And Wine. All offerings are coordinated through the founder Paige Donner and focus on Paris dining, wine experiences, and culinary tourism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Paris Food And Wine Mobile App A free travel app for iOS and Android that provides daily specials, deals, and insider tips on the best restaurants, cafes, bars, nightlife, accommodations, and sights in Paris, France. Targets English-speaking tourists and visitors seeking curated local recommendations.
• Paris GOOD food+wine Podcast The first English-language radio/podcast show about food and wine broadcast from Paris, hosted and produced by Paige Donner. Features interviews with chefs, winemakers, sommeliers, and culinary experts, and is distributed via World Radio Paris, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, and TuneIn Radio.
• Perfect Pairings food+wine Seminars A 2+ hour wine and food pairing seminar and tasting experience held in St. Germain des Prés, Paris. Teaches the ABCs of French wine, how to read French wine labels, and practical wine pairing skills. Available for groups up to 10 people, 7 days a week, and bookable directly or via AirBnB Experiences.
• Second Degree Dinners Paris Social dining events designed to connect co-hosts and their invited guests through a structured invitation format at various Paris venues, focused on networking among diverse attendees. Prices vary depending on restaurant and wines served.
• The Moveable Feast Annual Event A 3-day annual food and wine event in Paris, France, featuring top chefs, sommeliers, wine tastings, dinner pairings, mixology classes, market tours, and cooking classes. Sold via chef, venue, and brand participation sponsorship packages.
• Paris Food And Wine Merchandise Limited edition T-shirts for men, women, and children sold through Represent.com, including Glass Is Refillable, Perfect Pairings, Paris GOOD food+wine podcast, and #Influencer themed designs. A portion of sales supports feeding programs in Paris.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• IoTShipping.xyzminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018IoTShipping.xyz was the generous sponsor for Season 5 of Paris GOOD food+wine podcast. IoTShipping provides IoT tracking and tracing services for value assets during transport, with industry focuses including wine, agriculture, medicine and other high-end valuables.
• AirBnB ExperiencescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerfect Pairings food+wine seminars are bookable through AirBnB Experiences, providing visibility to AirBnB's global traveler community. The experience lasts 2-2.5 hours in St. Germain des Prés, Paris.
• World Radio PariscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParis GOOD food+wine is broadcast on World Radio Paris. The show airs weekly as a half-hour English language radio program about food and wine from Paris, France.
• Various Paris Restaurants and VenuescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with Paris restaurants and venues including Plaza Athénée, Le Cordon Bleu, Mandarin Oriental Paris, Rosa Bonheur sur Seine, La Nouvelle Seine, and various St. Germain des Prés establishments for events, tastings, and content creation.
• Le Cordon Bleu PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Cordon Bleu, the renowned culinary institute in Paris, has been featured on the podcast with interviews of President André Cointreau, head Chef Patissier Fabrice Danniel, Chef Marc Vaca, and wine director Franck Ramage.
• Mandarin Oriental Paris HotelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Mandarin Oriental Paris features Chef Thierry Marx's Sur Mesure restaurant (2 Michelin stars) and rooftop garden. Featured extensively in podcast content and connected to Chef Marx's Cuisine Mode d'Emplois cooking school for ex-convicts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Context Travel: Small-group expert-led tours in Paris including food and wine walks with scholar guides. Comparable in delivering high-end, expert-led culinary experiences to English-speaking travelers in Paris.
• Airbnb Experiences: Global marketplace hosting culinary experiences including Paris Food And Wine's Perfect Pairings seminars. Comparable as the platform and broader operator in culinary experience distribution to travelers.
• Withlocals: Marketplace for local-led tours and food experiences across European cities including Paris. Comparable in offering curated, English-language local culinary experiences to international visitors.

Direct peers

• Le Foodist: Paris-based food tour and culinary experience company offering walking tours, cooking classes, and wine tastings. Closely comparable in Paris-specific English-language culinary experience delivery.
• Paris by Mouth: Paris-focused food and wine content and tour company providing English-language restaurant recommendations and curated food experiences. Highly comparable as a Paris-specific English-language culinary content and events operator.
• Devour Tours: Operates food tours and culinary experiences in multiple European cities including Paris. Directly comparable as a curated culinary tourism operator targeting English-speaking travelers seeking authentic local food and wine experiences.
• Eating Europe: Food tour operator with Paris presence offering small-group culinary experiences. Directly comparable in targeting English-speaking tourists with curated local food and wine experiences.
• Secret Food Tours: Runs guided food tours across major cities including Paris with wine pairings and local dining experiences. Comparable business model combining events, content, and tourist experiences in culinary tourism.
• Bonjour Paris: English-language online magazine and content platform targeting anglophone visitors and expats in Paris with food, wine, and cultural content. Comparable in curating Paris experiences for English-speaking audiences through editorial content.

Emerging players

• The French Wine Explorer: Wine education and tasting experience business focused on French wine regions. Comparable in offering wine pairing seminars and French wine education targeting English-speaking enthusiasts and visitors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/parisfoodwine
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/localfoodandwine
• Facebookfacebook.com/parisfoodandwine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paigedonner
• Instagraminstagram.com/paigefoodwine
• Pinterestpinterest.com/parisfoodwine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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