1001 Traiteurs

What 1001 Traiteurs does

1001 Traiteurs is a French online marketplace that connects catering professionals (traiteurs) with individuals and organizations planning events. Operated by the privately-held parent company 1001 Services (registered in Créteil, SIRET 430 085 241 00031, share capital 45,000 EUR), the platform is headquartered at 11 Rue Maurice Grandcoing, Ivry-sur-Seine, and has been operating under the direction of Directeur de publication Stéphane Malicet. The directory lists over 1,500 caterers across all 22 French regions plus overseas territories, taxonomized by event type (weddings, birthdays, corporate events, baptisms, seminars, etc.), cuisine style (traditional French, halal, kosher, vegetarian, Italian, Lebanese, African, Chinese, etc.), dietary requirement, and budget. Consumers access the free platform 24/7 via a web-based, mobile-optimized interface to search, filter, compare, and contact caterers directly, with an additional free human-concierge service ('SOS Recherche') delivering a curated shortlist of caterers within 48 hours.

The underlying technology is a conventional web directory platform comprising dynamic search filters, user profiles, private messaging between consumers and caterers, and a subscriber-facing extranet/dashboard where caterers manage their profiles, photos, pricing, and inbound quote requests. No native mobile app is offered and no public API exists. The product surface includes the core matching platform, the SOS Recherche concierge, an editorial blog supporting content marketing, and the caterer subscriber dashboard. The site is hosted across Amazon.com Inc., OVH, and Microsoft infrastructure.

The business model is a no-commission subscription model. Consumers use the platform for free, and caterers pay semestrial or annual subscription fees for visibility, profile creation, SEO referencing, and lead management via the dashboard. The platform takes zero commission on contracts signed between users and professionals, meaning monetization is limited to subscription ARPU. Caterer pricing varies widely by provider (e.g., 10 EUR/person minimum for Leon Catering Libanais, 25 EUR/person for La Différence Traiteur, 31 EUR/person for Marc Girard Traiteur, up to 80 EUR/person for Profumo Traiteur Italien). GTM relies on SEO, content marketing through the blog, and social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. 1001 Traiteurs sits within the broader 1001 Group event-services ecosystem alongside sibling platforms 1001Salles, 1001Salles PRO, 1001DJ, Reserverunbar.fr, and MP2.

Name

1001 Traiteurs

Legal name

1001 Services

Website

https://1001traiteurs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1001 Traiteurs is a French online marketplace, operated by parent company 1001 Services, that connects over 1,500 catering professionals across France with private individuals and corporate clients planning events, monetizing via caterer subscription fees with no transaction commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catering marketplace

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Contract Foodservice Management (Outsourced Catering) (THAFAIAH), Venue Sourcing & Site Coordination (HSACAAAD)

Keywords

• Catering marketplace platform
• Online caterer directory
• Event catering search
• Professional traiteur listings
• Caterer subscription platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Ivry-sur-seine

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional listing subscription fees: Caterers pay a semestrial or annual subscription fee for presence on the www.1001traiteurs.com website. The subscription includes profile creation (description, photos, pricing), SEO/referencing, and access to a subscriber dashboard to manage requests. Pricing is defined at time of subscription on the website or through a sales representative. 1001traiteurs.com takes no commission on contracts signed between users and professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

1001 Traiteurs operates an online marketplace that connects event organisers (private individuals and corporate clients) with more than 1,500 professional caterers across France. The platform lets users search, compare and contact caterers via dynamic filters, while paying caterers subscribe to a semestrial or annual listing to receive qualified leads, with no commission taken on the contracts signed between client and caterer. A free human-assisted SOS Recherche concierge service delivers a curated selection of caterers within 48 hours.

Product overview

1001 Traiteurs operates as a catering marketplace platform that connects event organizers with catering professionals throughout France. The core offering consists of the searchable directory platform (Plateforme de mise en relation), supplemented by the SOS Recherche concierge service for time-pressed users, a professional subscriber dashboard for caterers, and an editorial blog. The platform covers over 1500 caterers across all French regions and event types, with no commission charged on contracts between users and professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plateforme de mise en relation traiteurs (catering marketplace platform) An online marketplace connecting individuals and businesses with professional catering providers across France. Users can search and filter caterers by event type, location, cuisine style and budget, request quotes, and contact caterers directly through private messaging. The platform is free for consumers and accessible 24/7 online.
• SOS Recherche (Traiteur en 48H) concierge service A human-assisted matching service in which the 1001 Traiteurs team finds caterers on behalf of the user and returns a curated shortlist of 3–5 caterers within 48 hours by email, free of charge and without obligation. The user then contacts caterers directly to negotiate.
• Espace abonné traiteur (caterer subscription dashboard) A professional subscriber area for caterers who pay a semestrial or annual subscription for presence on the site. Caterers create profiles with description, photos and pricing, benefit from SEO/referencing, and access a subscriber dashboard to manage and respond to quote requests directly, with no commission charged on contracts.

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 1001SallesminorOthersA sister platform within the 1001 Group focused on event venue/room rentals (salles de réception). The platforms share a common brand family and likely cross-promote services for a complementary offering in event planning.
• 1001Salles PROminorOthersA professional-facing version of the 1001Salles venue platform, targeting venue owners and operators. Part of the 1001 Group brand ecosystem.
• 1001DJminorOthersA platform within the 1001 Group brand ecosystem focused on DJ and entertainment services for events, complementing the catering and venue verticals.
• Reserverunbar.frminorOthersA bar reservation platform within the 1001 Group ecosystem, enabling users to book bars for private events. Complements the catering and event venue services offered by other 1001 Group platforms.
• MP2 (by Groupe 1001salles)minorOthersA brand under the 1001salles Group (parent company of 1001 Traiteurs) offering additional event-related services. Part of the group's multi-platform ecosystem for event planning.
• 1001 ServicescoreOthers1001 Services is the parent company and legal entity behind the 1001 Traiteurs platform. It is the registered company (SIRET 430 085 241 00031) that owns and operates www.1001traiteurs.com. It has a share capital of 45,000 EUR and is registered in Créteil, France.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Knot Worldwide: The Knot Worldwide (parent of The Knot and WeddingWire) operates the largest wedding planning marketplaces globally, with vendor directories that include catering. Comparable because it captures the same wedding catering buyer intent at significantly larger scale, though as part of a much broader wedding platform.
• Zola: Zola is a US wedding planning and registry platform that includes vendor marketplace features (including catering). Comparable to 1001 Traiteurs on the wedding planning buyer intent side, though broader in scope.
• WeddingWire: WeddingWire is a global wedding vendor marketplace with directories covering caterers, venues, DJs, and more. Comparable to 1001 Traiteurs for the wedding catering vertical, though WeddingWire operates internationally and bundles many vendor categories.

Emerging players

• Cozymeal: Cozymeal is a marketplace connecting consumers with private chefs, cooking classes, and food experiences. Comparable to 1001 Traiteurs on the chef/catering matching side, with partial overlap in private events and corporate functions.
• TheFork (LaFourchette): TheFork (LaFourchette in France) is a restaurant online reservation platform owned by Tripadvisor, serving the French market extensively. It is comparable as an adjacent French marketplace connecting diners with restaurants, though focused on restaurant reservations rather than event catering.

Direct peers

• EatWith: EatWith is a global marketplace that connects diners with local hosts and chefs for in-home dining experiences and events. It overlaps with 1001 Traiteurs in matching event clients with chef/catering professionals through a curated directory.
• Cater2.me: Cater2.me is a corporate catering marketplace/platform that connects offices and event organizers with local caterers, focused on recurring meal programs and events. Comparable to 1001 Traiteurs' corporate segment and overall marketplace model.
• Take a Chef: Take a Chef is an online platform that lets users book private chefs and catering services for events worldwide. Closely comparable to 1001 Traiteurs' core offering of matching event clients with culinary professionals.
• CaterTrax: CaterTrax is a US-based online catering marketplace that connects consumers and corporate clients with local caterers via a directory and ordering platform. It is the closest direct peer to 1001 Traiteurs in business model and customer experience.

Others

• Eventbrite: Eventbrite is a large event ticketing and creation platform that increasingly covers event services and vendor discovery. It is adjacent rather than directly competitive, but competes for event-organizer attention and marketing budget.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1001_traiteurs
• Facebookfacebook.com/1001traiteurs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1001traiteurs

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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