Korsukéwitz

What Korsukéwitz does

Otto Korsukéwitz GmbH, operating as Korsukéwitz, is a Berlin-based B2B specialist distributor of professional gastronomy equipment and Großküchentechnik (large-scale commercial kitchen technology), serving restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and institutional foodservice operators primarily in Germany with extension into Austria and Switzerland. Founded in 1902, the company has operated continuously for over 120 years and remains family-owned and privately held, with no external investment disclosed. Its commercial model is restricted to registered business customers (B2B only), enforced at the website entry.

The product portfolio spans roughly fifteen categories covering the full commercial kitchen stack: Geschirr (porcelain from Churchill, Villeroy & Boch, Bauscher, Arcoroc, Bonna, and own-label), Glas (glassware from Spiegelau, Zwiesel, Nachtmann), Besteck (cutlery from Amefa, WMF, Mepra), bar accessories, baking, kitchen utensils, refrigeration, cooking equipment (including Rational and MKN combi steamers), dishwashing, professional machines (Robot Coupe, Jura coffee systems), hygiene, packaging, and food. Underlying technology is a conventional e-commerce platform with account management, saved carts, and E-Procurement digital order capture for business workflows. Distribution is hybrid: an online shop, a physical GastroStore showroom in Berlin for cash-and-carry pickup, and telephone sales support.

Revenue mechanics are transactional one-time product sales at net prices plus VAT, with tiered shipping (€14.95/€24.95 tiers, free above €600 net, €49.95 per pallet for heavy equipment), supplemented by a recurring-revenue E-Procurement service and kitchen planning/consultation projects. The stated go-to-market emphasizes expert Beratung (consultation), reliability, and one-stop-shop breadth, with marketing via SEO, email, social (Facebook, Instagram, Xing), and the GastroStore as the primary physical touchpoint. Logistics are operated from Berlin-Biesdorf and Europarc Kleinmachnow in addition to the headquarters.

Name

Korsukéwitz

Legal name

Otto Korsukéwitz GmbH

Website

https://korsukewitz.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1902

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Otto Korsukéwitz GmbH is a Berlin-based, family-owned B2B specialist distributor of professional gastronomy equipment, tableware, glassware, and large-scale kitchen technology, serving restaurants, hotels, caterers, and institutional foodservice operators in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK), Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Professional tableware distribution
• Foodservice equipment supplier
• Gastronomy equipment wholesale
• Large-scale kitchen technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Gastronomy Equipment: Revenue generated through direct sales of commercial kitchen equipment, tableware, glassware, cutlery, and hospitality supplies to professional customers. Products are sold at net prices with VAT applicable, featuring a tiered shipping structure based on order value.
2. E-Procurement Services: Digital procurement services offering 100% digital order processing with customized ordering workflows for business customers, providing flexibility and time savings through tailored procurement processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Otto Korsukéwitz GmbH is a Berlin-based B2B distributor (founded 1902) that sells commercial kitchen equipment, tableware, glassware, cutlery, bar accessories, baking tools, refrigeration, cooking equipment, dishwashing systems, professional machines, hygiene supplies, packaging, and food products exclusively to commercial foodservice operators. The company complements its multi-brand product portfolio (Churchill, Villeroy & Boch, Arcoroc, Spiegelau, Zwiesel, Amefa, WMF, Rational, MKN, Robot Coupe, Jura, plus house brand) with Großküchentechnik (large kitchen) planning, E-Procurement digital ordering services, and a Berlin GastroStore cash-and-carry showroom.

Product overview

Korsukéwitz (Otto Korsukéwitz GmbH) is a Berlin-based specialist supplier of professional gastronomy equipment and large-scale kitchen technology (Großküchentechnik) with over 120 years of experience since 1902. The company operates as a multi-brand distributor and service provider offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into major product categories: Geschirr (Dishware/Porcelain) including Churchill, Villeroy & Boch, Arcoroc; Glas (Glassware) from Spiegelau and Zwiesel; Besteck (Cutlery) via Amefa, WMF, and Mepra; Barzubehör (Bar Accessories); Backen (Baking equipment); Küche (Kitchen utensils and cookware); Restaurant equipment including buffet displays and chafing dishes; Kühlen (Refrigeration); Kochen (Cooking equipment including Rational and MKN combi steamers); Spülen (Dishwashing); Maschinen (Professional machines including Robot Coupe, Jura coffee systems); Hygiene; Verpackung (Packaging); and Food products. Beyond product distribution, Korsukéwitz offers complementary services including Großküchentechnik planning (commercial kitchen design), E-Procurement (digital ordering systems), and a physical GastroStore customer center in Berlin. The company sells exclusively to commercial customers (B2B) including restaurants, hotels, catering, and institutional food service operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Korsukéwitz: House brand product lines including Basic, Basic Café, Colour, Congress, Contour, Classic, Florenz, Gourmet, Lima, Maxi, Nizza, Palma, Profil, and Smart series of porcelain dinnerware and cutlery.

Products and services

• Geschirr (Dishware) Complete range of professional dishware including porcelain, ceramic plates, bowls, cups, and serving pieces from brands such as Arcoroc, Bonna, Churchill, Villeroy & Boch, Bauscher, Bormioli, Caterado by Esmeyer, and the house brand Korsukéwitz, supplied to commercial restaurants, hotels, and catering operators.
• Glas (Glassware) Professional glassware collection including wine glasses, beer glasses, tumblers, carafes, and specialty glasses from Spiegelau, Zwiesel, Nachtmann, and other manufacturers, intended for commercial foodservice operators.
• Besteck (Cutlery) Extensive commercial cutlery selection including forks, knives, and spoons from Amefa, WMF, Hepp, Mepra, and the house brand Korsukéwitz, sold to restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses.
• Barzubehör (Bar Accessories) Bar equipment including jiggers, shakers, strainers, bar spoons, bottle openers, and bar organization tools for professional bar operations in restaurants, hotels, and catering.
• Backen (Baking) Baking tools and equipment including pastry rings, baking sheets, silicone molds, piping bags, and cake presentation items for professional bakeries, pastry kitchens, restaurants, and hotels.
• Küche (Kitchen) Professional kitchen utensils and cookware including pots, pans, knives, GN containers, thermometers, and general kitchen tools for commercial kitchens.
• Restaurant Equipment Full range of restaurant service items including buffet displays, chafing dishes, table accessories, menu holders, and front-of-house service ware for restaurants, hotels, and banqueting operations.
• Kühlen (Cooling/Refrigeration) Professional refrigeration equipment including refrigerators, freezers, cooling tables, and cold storage solutions for commercial kitchens.
• Kochen (Cooking Equipment) Commercial cooking equipment including induction cookers, ovens, combi steamers (Rational, MKN), fryers, grills, and pizza ovens for restaurants, hotels, and institutional kitchens.
• Spülen (Dishwashing) Dishwashing equipment including commercial dishwashers, sink units, water softeners, and cleaning supplies for professional kitchens.
• Maschinen (Professional Machines) Professional kitchen machines including food processors (Robot Coupe), coffee machines (Jura), mixers, slicers, and vacuum sealers for commercial foodservice operators.
• Hygiene Hygiene and cleaning products including sanitizers, cleaning chemicals, paper towels, gloves, and cleaning equipment for commercial kitchen operations.
• Verpackung (Packaging) Food packaging solutions including disposable containers, takeaway packaging, napkins, and eco-friendly packaging options for foodservice operators.
• Food Food products including coffee, tea, cookies, chocolate, and culinary ingredients for professional use by foodservice operators.
• Großküchentechnik (Large-Scale Kitchen Technology Planning) Professional kitchen planning and equipment consultation service for commercial kitchens in gastronomy, hotels, and catering businesses, providing design and equipment specification for new or renovated facilities.
• E-Procurement Digital ordering system providing 100% digital order capture for flexible and convenient procurement processes, enabling customized ordering workflows and time savings for business customers.
• GastroStore Berlin Physical customer center at Westfälische Str. 67-69, 10709 Berlin for consultation, cash-and-carry purchasing, and concept development, open Monday to Friday 8:00-17:00.
• Equipment Rental Service Rental service for commercial kitchen equipment needs, providing short-term access to equipment for foodservice operators.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nisbets: UK-origin commercial catering equipment supplier with a strong German webstore. Directly comparable product catalog (smallwares, tableware, equipment) and B2B foodservice customer focus, positioned as a digital-first challenger.
• Chefs Culinar: Major German B2B foodservice wholesaler serving restaurants, hotels, catering, and community catering. Direct competitor in product breadth (food plus non-food equipment and supplies) and customer base, with nationwide delivery and digital ordering.
• Stalgast: Polish-headquartered commercial kitchen equipment wholesaler active across Central Europe. Comparable in distributing professional cooking, refrigeration, and smallwares equipment to HoReCa customers, with growing presence in Germany.
• Gastrodax: Online-focused German B2B supplier of gastronomy equipment and supplies. Competes head-to-head in the same product categories and customer segments but with a digital-only model rather than Korsukéwitz's hybrid store-plus-online approach.
• Esmeyer: German specialist wholesaler of catering supplies, tableware, and buffet equipment serving hotels, restaurants, and communal catering. Closely comparable catalog and customer base, even sharing the 'Caterado by Esmeyer' sub-brand overlap.
• PAM Gastro: Austrian/German foodservice wholesaler supplying restaurants and hotels with non-food equipment, tableware, and consumables. Comparable catalog and DACH geographic footprint, serving a similar commercial foodservice customer base.
• LTI (Lichtenheld): German B2B distributor of commercial kitchen equipment, tableware, and supplies for the HoReCa sector. Directly comparable in customer profile (restaurants, hotels, communal catering) and product breadth.

Emerging players

• Winterhalter Gastronom: German commercial dishwashing and warewashing specialist with adjacent foodservice equipment offerings. Partial overlap with Korsukéwitz's Spülen category and shared HoReCa customer base, though primarily a manufacturer rather than multi-category distributor.

Broad incumbents

• Transgourmet Deutschland: German subsidiary of Transgourmet, one of Europe's largest foodservice wholesalers serving communal catering, hotels, and restaurants. Overlaps in HoReCa customer base but more weighted to food, while competing in the equipment and supplies adjacencies.
• Metro AG: Germany's largest foodservice and wholesale group operating Metro Cash & Carry and a digital procurement marketplace. Overlaps directly with Korsukéwitz in serving restaurants, hotels, and caterers but at much larger scale and across food as well as non-food.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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