What Paris Gourmet does

Paris Gourmet is a privately held specialty food importer and distributor, established in 1983 and headquartered at 145 Grand Street, Carlstadt, New Jersey. The company curates and distributes premium international food ingredients to culinary professionals across the United States through an exclusive network of independent distributors. Its operational footprint is national, with no disclosed international operations or direct sales channel. Paris Gourmet employs 51-100 people and has remained independent since founding, with no parent company, institutional investor, or PE/VC backing disclosed.

The company's product portfolio centers on 16 proprietary brands spanning distinct culinary categories: Gourmand (French charcuterie, foie gras, specialty meats), Beurremont (French cheeses and cultured butter), Cacao Noel (chocolate and confectionery), Moda (prebaked pastry shells and viennoiserie), Malongo (fair trade coffee and organic tea), Jean Noel (frozen French desserts), Pastry 1 (pastry ingredients and mixes), Amifruit (frozen fruit purees), Gelatech (gelato ingredients), Cuisine Tech (technical food ingredients), Maison Noel de France (French specialty foods including dealcoholized wines), Tierra de España (Spanish specialties), Maison de Choix (Provence-inspired products), Nutley Farms, Bon Patissier, Bread Alert, with additional third-party labels (Bonne Maman, Luxardo, Hero, Ravifruit, Val Italia, Gahara, Madrange, Blue Epicure, Tealy). Products are sold in case quantities at per-unit prices ranging from approximately $10 for entry items to $375+ for premium charcuterie.

Paris Gourmet generates revenue through specialty food product sales to culinary professionals in restaurants, hotels, bakeries, and catering operations, transacted through its nationwide independent distributor network. The company operates a "Become a Distributor" program to recruit new channel partners, supplements its distribution reach through industry trade show participation (Summer Fancy Food Show, Cheese and Wine Week), and supports brand awareness via Pastry 1 Magazine and the Food For Thought blog. There are no disclosed figures for revenue, funding, or headcount trends, and no AI/ML, API, or proprietary technology platforms are described beyond standard digital marketing and product catalog tools.

Name

Paris Gourmet

Legal name

Paris Gourmet

Website

https://parisgourmet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Paris Gourmet is a privately held U.S. specialty food importer and distributor, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey, that curates and supplies premium international ingredients to professional chefs nationwide through 16 proprietary brands and an independent distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Food Distribution

NAICS

Specialty Food Retailers (4452), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Bakery Products (2050), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Gourmet Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gourmet & Fine Food Stores (CRAHAGAG), Premium Gourmet & Chef-Curated Meal Kits/Prepared Meals (CRAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Specialty food distribution
• Charcuterie and meats
• French pastry ingredients
• Professional chef supplies
• Imported gourmet foods

Headquarters

HQ city

Carlstadt

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Specialty Food Product Sales: Paris Gourmet generates revenue through the sale of specialty food ingredients and finished products to culinary professionals. Products are sold in case quantities to professional kitchens through independent distributors across the United States. The company sources and curates products from global suppliers including their own portfolio of brands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Paris Gourmet is a specialty food importer and distributor that sources and curates premium ingredients from around the world and distributes them to culinary professionals in the United States through a nationwide network of independent distributors. The company sells products in case quantities across proprietary brands covering French charcuterie, artisanal cheeses, gourmet pastry products, frozen fruit purees, coffee, chocolate, and frozen desserts. Its offerings include labor-saving convenience items such as prebaked tart shells, demi-glace, and ready-to-use dessert bases designed for professional kitchens.

Product overview

Paris Gourmet is a specialty food supplier established in 1983, offering a diverse portfolio of food products through multiple proprietary and partner brands. The company operates as a distribution platform rather than a single unified product, connecting culinary professionals with international specialty ingredients. The core portfolio includes pastry shells and viennoiserie (Moda brand), premium meats and charcuterie (Gourmand brand), chocolate and confectionery (Cacao Noel), butter and cheese (Beurremont), coffee and tea (Malongo), frozen desserts (Jean Noel), pastry ingredients (Pastry 1), fruit purees (Amifruit), gelato ingredients (Gelatech), and technical food ingredients (Cuisine Tech). These brands are distributed through a network of independent distributors to professional chefs across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amifruit Frozen Fruit Purees Frozen fruit purees with no colorings, flavorings, or preservatives, made from fruits picked at peak ripeness for consistent flavor year-round, used by professional pastry and beverage kitchens.
• Beurremont Butter, Cheese, and Dairy Premium dairy range offering French-style cultured butters, Normandy-style brie and camembert, triple-creme cheeses, goat cheese logs, plant-based butter sheets (O'Leo), and traditional Pyrenees tomme for professional kitchens.
• Cacao Noel Chocolate and Confections Professional chocolate brand offering couverture buttons, bonbon assortments, chocolate decorations (curls, paillettes, feathers), truffle shells, gold leaf, and ready-to-use chocolate ganache for pastry work.
• Gourmand French Charcuterie and Meats Premium French charcuterie brand offering duck products (foie gras, confit, salami, prosciutto, smoked breast), veal cuts, suckling pig (porcelet), rabbit, artisanal sausages, Spanish hams (Serrano, Iberico, Bayonne), and prepared French sauces.
• Jean Noel Frozen Desserts Collection Frozen artisanal desserts and entremets inspired by classic French pastry traditions, designed for simple thaw-and-serve preparation in pastry buffets, retail displays, and plated desserts.
• Malongo Coffee and Tea 100% Arabica fair-trade coffees and certified organic teas sourced from global regions, available in traditional roast ground drip coffee, espresso pods, and organic black, green, jasmine, and herbal tea blends.
• Moda Pastry Shells and Viennoiserie Prebaked pastry shells including sweet, savory, chocolate, graham, and vegan tart shells, cannoli shells, puff pastry bouchees, eclairs, cream puffs, cream horns, babas, and ladyfingers, designed for labor savings and uniform sizing in professional pastry kitchens.
• Pastry 1 Pastry Ingredients Pastry ingredients and bases including creme brulee base, lemon curd mix, gel food colorings, mousse mixes, instant cold-process genoise and pastry cream powders, glazes, fondants, and baking ingredients for professional pastry kitchens.
• Maison de Choix Mediterranean Specialties Provence-inspired specialty foods including tomato products and Mediterranean cuisine ingredients for professional kitchens.
• Maison Noel de France French Specialty Foods French specialty foods including dealcoholized wines from Bordeaux's Medoc region and traditional French culinary products.
• Tierra de España Spanish Specialty Foods Spanish specialty foods brand offering chorizo, olives, and Mediterranean products for professional kitchens.
• Gelatech Gelato Ingredients Gelato ingredients brand providing bases, flavorings, variegati and toppings for professional gelato production.
• Cuisine Tech Technical Food Ingredients Technical food ingredients for professional food production including emulsifiers, functional ingredients, gelifiers, stabilizers, and technical sugars used in modern and molecular cuisine.
• Nutley Farms Specialty Nuts and Dried Fruits Specialty nut and dried fruit products for professional pastry and culinary applications.
• Bon Patissier Pastry and Baking Pastry and baking specialty brand offering artisan baking ingredients and products for professional pastry chefs.
• Bread Alert Bread and Viennoiserie Bread and viennoiserie specialty products for professional bakeries and hospitality kitchens.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MalongocoreTechnology or IntegrationMalongo is a featured brand under Paris Gourmet's portfolio, offering gourmet coffee products including traditional roast ground drip coffee, espresso pods, and organic teas. Malongo emphasizes fair trade practices and artisanal roasting methods.
• GourmandcoreTechnology or IntegrationGourmand is a core proprietary brand offering French charcuterie including duck products, veal, pork, and specialty meat products sourced from France. Products include foie gras, duck confit, and artisanal sausages.
• Cacao NoelcoreTechnology or IntegrationCacao Noel is a proprietary chocolate brand offering premium chocolate products including couverture, bonbons, decorations, and specialty chocolate items for professional pastry applications.
• BeurremontcoreTechnology or IntegrationBeurremont is a specialty brand featuring French cheeses including Tomme, Bloomy Bliss, Brie du Pommier, and butter products. Also includes plant-based alternatives and specialty dairy products.
• ModacoreTechnology or IntegrationModa offers prebaked tart shells, puff pastry shells, cannoli shells, and viennoiserie products designed for labor savings in professional pastry kitchens.
• AmifruitcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmifruit provides frozen fruit purees and fruit products without colorings, flavorings or preservatives. Products are picked at peak ripeness for consistent flavor year-round.
• Pastry 1coreTechnology or IntegrationPastry 1 is a brand offering pastry ingredients and bases including creme brulee base, lemon curd mix, gel food colorings, mousse mixes, and baking ingredients for professional pastry kitchens.
• Jean NoelcoreTechnology or IntegrationJean Noel offers artisanal frozen desserts and entremets inspired by classic French pastry traditions. Products include frozen dessert collection requiring simple thaw-and-serve preparation.
• Summer Fancy Food ShowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual industry trade show event where Paris Gourmet exhibits products at Booth #2936. The 70th edition in 2026 brings together tens of thousands of specialty food professionals.
• Cheese and Wine WeekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative gastronomic event in New York and Philadelphia that highlights and showcases creativity and community of food and beverage businesses including Paris Gourmet.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sysco Corporation: Largest US broadline foodservice distributor (NYSE: SYY). Not a direct specialty competitor, but its expanding premium/specialty assortment and ownership of Baldor positions it as the dominant incumbent threat to Paris Gourmet's chef accounts.
• US Foods: Second-largest US broadline foodservice distributor (NYSE: USFD). Operates at much larger scale and increasingly competes in specialty/premium categories where Paris Gourmet has historically been the go-to supplier.
• Shamrock Foods Company: Private broadline foodservice distributor with growing specialty/gourmet assortment serving restaurants and hospitality. Comparable foodservice distribution model with a more diversified (and less specialty-pure) portfolio.
• Performance Food Group: Large diversified foodservice distributor (NYSE: PFGC) serving restaurants and specialty operators. Adjacent competitor as broadliners add premium SKU breadth and pursue independent restaurant accounts.

Direct peers

• KeHE Distributors: Specialty and natural food distributor supplying independent grocers, chains, and foodservice. Comparable channel breadth and curated specialty assortment, though with broader natural/organic positioning than Paris Gourmet.
• Chef's Warehouse: Public specialty foodservice distributor (NASDAQ: CHEF) supplying center-of-the-plate, pastry, cheese, and charcuterie to fine-dining chefs across the US and Canada. Directly comparable business model, customer base, and product mix to Paris Gourmet, but at meaningfully larger scale.
• DPI Specialty Foods: Specialty foodservice distributor focused on Italian and European gourmet imports for restaurants and pizzerias across the US. Overlaps with Paris Gourmet's Italian and broader European sourcing and culinary-pro positioning.
• Roland Foods: Importer and wholesale distributor of specialty foods (olives, oils, grains, charcuterie, condiments) to foodservice and retail. Overlaps with Paris Gourmet's imported specialty portfolio and channel strategy.
• Atalanta Corporation: Private, family-owned US importer and distributor of specialty foods and meats to retail and foodservice. Closely comparable to Paris Gourmet's importer/wholesale model across European charcuterie, cheese, and gourmet categories.
• Baldor Specialty Foods: Specialty produce and gourmet food distributor serving restaurants and chefs in the Northeast, acquired by Sysco in 2018. Comparable in being a specialty foodservice distributor with curated, chef-focused assortment and premium pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ParisGourmetNY

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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