Kochen macht Spass

What Kochen macht Spass does

Kochen macht Spass is a German direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer (Versandhandel) specializing in premium cooking tools and kitchenware, operated by Qiwi eG, a cooperative (Genossenschaft) registered in Mannheim under GenR 700123 with Stephan Roth as sole board member (Vorstand). Founded in 2004 in Kappelrodeck, Germany, the company originated from the introduction of MICROPLANE graters into the German market, becoming the country's first MICROPLANE dealer before steadily expanding into a multi-brand curated storefront.

The company's product surface spans over 27 premium European brands across kitchen knives (Nesmuk, Güde, Kai, Windmühlenmesser, Hohenmoorer), cast iron cookware (Skeppshult, Helmensdorfer), enamel cookware (Riess), cutting boards (Boos Blocks, Blockwerk), glassware (Eisch), copper (Kupfermanufaktur), ceramics (Kyocera), and accessories. Notable technical content includes Nesmuk's proprietary Damascus steel coating developed with the Fraunhofer Institut and Nesmuk's patented Niob steel — products are sold as-is from brand partners rather than being developed in-house. The platform itself runs on Plentymarkets e-commerce infrastructure with PayPal, Ratepay invoice purchase, and Google Analytics integrated.

The business model is straightforward transactional retail: one-time hardware purchases at unit pricing, with free shipping above €70 and tiered free gift incentives at €70/€120/€400/€800. Revenue is generated entirely through direct online sales to individual consumers and gift buyers in German-speaking regions (DACH). The company maintains a 5.00/5.00 Trustami rating across 23,150 verified reviews and targets quality-conscious home cooks, gift shoppers, and health-conscious cooks as its primary customer segments. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and the 1-10 employee footprint reflects a small, mature, lifestyle-scale operation.

Name

Kochen macht Spass

Legal name

Qiwi eG

Website

https://kochen-macht-spass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kochen macht Spass is a German direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer (operated by Qiwi eG cooperative) selling premium kitchen tools and cookware from over 27 curated European brands, serving home cooks and gift buyers in the DACH region since 2004.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kappelrodeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales of Kitchen Tools: The company generates revenue through direct retail sales of premium kitchen tools, cookware, and accessories. Products are sold at fixed retail prices with occasional promotional offers and sales. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time purchase transactions rather than subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kochen macht Spass is a German mail-order (Versandhandel) e-commerce retailer that curates and sells premium kitchen tools, knives, cookware, and culinary accessories from over 25 established European and Japanese brands (Nesmuk, Güde, Kai, Skeppshult, Riess, Helmensdorfer, Windmühlenmesser, Hohenmoorer, Rösle, Kyocera, Forge de Laguiole, Boos Blocks, etc.). The company operates its own direct-to-consumer online storefront at kochen-macht-spass.com, ships via DHL across the German-speaking market, and supplements its multi-brand catalog with its own-brand products.

Product overview

Kochen macht Spass is a German e-commerce retailer (Versandhandel) specializing in high-quality cooking tools. The company operates a multi-brand marketplace offering premium kitchen knives (including Nesmuk, Güde, Kai, Windmühlenmesser), cast iron cookware (Skeppshult, Helmensdorfer), enamel cookware (Riess), and various kitchen accessories. The portfolio includes over 27 branded collections across categories: kitchen knives, cutting boards, pots and pans, spice mills, coffee grinders, baking tools, and knife care products. The company also carries its own brand (Kochen Macht Spaß). Product categories span Küche (kitchen), Kaffee (coffee), Angebote (offers), and Gutscheine (gift vouchers). The business model is a curated multi-brand e-commerce platform rather than a unified software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nesmuk premium kitchen knives Premium Damascus and niobium-steel chef's knives, slicers, paring knives, bread knives and folding knives for quality-focused home cooks and professionals.
• Güde hand-forged Solingen knives Hand-forged German kitchen knives from Solingen for home cooks and professional users.
• Kai Shun Japanese knives and Tim Mälzer editions Japanese kitchen knives (Shun and Tim Mälzer series) and limited anniversary sets for premium home cooks.
• Windmühlenmesser traditional German knives Traditional German kitchen knives including K-series and Buckels models.
• Hohenmoorer Damascus knives Handcrafted German Damascus steel knives (up to 60 layers) and matching knife-care accessories.
• Kyocera ceramic knives Japanese-made ceramic kitchen knives for precision slicing.
• Forge de Laguiole French knives French Laguiole-style knives.
• Skeppshult cast iron cookware Handcrafted Swedish cast iron frying pans, grill pans, woks, roasters, oven dishes, waffle irons and spice mills (with 25-year warranty).
• Helmensdorfer hand-forged iron pans Hand-forged German iron pans (3mm+ thickness) including frying pans, grill pans, woks and specialty pans such as dumpling and paella pans.
• Riess enamel cookware Handcrafted Austrian enamel cookware including pots, pans, baking dishes, bread boxes, kettles and kitchen helpers, certified CO2-neutral.
• Rösle kitchen tools and grill products German-made kitchen tools including cutting boards, knife blocks, kitchen knives and grilling accessories.
• Boos Blocks cutting boards American-made professional cutting boards.
• Blockwerk knife blocks Knife storage blocks for kitchen knives.
• Kinu coffee grinders High-end manual coffee grinders for home espresso and filter coffee.
• Skeppshult cast iron spice mills Handcrafted cast iron pepper and spice mills, including mortar-style swing mills.
• Espresso beans Espresso coffee beans for home brewing.
• Knife care and sharpening products Sharpeners, honing steels and care products to maintain premium kitchen knives.
• Gift vouchers Store gift vouchers usable across the multi-brand kitchen assortment, suited for gifting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,150 verified customer reviews with 5.00/5.00 average rating

Named customers2 records

Segments3 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

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MICROPLANEhistoricalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2004Kochen macht Spass was the first MICROPLANE dealer in Germany, starting in 2004 with Microplane graters. The business began when Tante Chris brought a MICROPLANE grater set from the USA in 2003, leading to the founding of the online shop in 2004.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KochenMachtSpass

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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