DS Restauration

What DS Restauration does

DS Restauration is a privately held French food distributor that supplies fresh and frozen products to professional catering operators across France. The group's offering comprises over 3,000 SKUs spanning meats, seafood, dairy, pastries, desserts, and specialty items, organized around eight proprietary brand ranges (Domaine de Lanvaux for duck, Émulsions, Le Chariot de Glaces, La Sélection du Boucher, Profilets, Qualigel, Gamme Végétale, and Gamme Régionale), supplemented by the recently launched Boucherie-Charcuterie-Traiteur range. Customers are served through a network of five regional depots (FRESCA, DS Rhône-Alpes, DISVAL, SIRF, DS Armorique) and 25 logistics bases, with temperature-controlled bi-temperature trucks providing next-day delivery for orders placed before 12:00; total cold storage capacity exceeds 136,000 m³ across the main three depots alone.

The customer base is split between collective catering (schools, senior centers, corporate canteens requiring GEMRCN and Egalim-law compliance) and commercial catering (restaurants, caterers, bakers, butchers), with 15,254 clients documented across the three main depots. The company is owned by VERGHINA INVESTISSEMENTS FINANCE, a Paris-registered SCA, and holds ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 certifications at the FRESCA depot, plus MSC and ASC certifications for sustainable seafood sourcing. The legal headquarters is at 11 rue Viollet-Le-Duc, Paris.

Revenue is generated through unit-based pricing under a published general tariff (Tarif général), with payment typically on delivery and pricing subject to market fluctuation. Disclosed depot-level revenue shows DISVAL at €121M (2025), DS Rhône-Alpes at €87M (2024), and FRESCA at €71M (2025), aggregating to at least €279M across three of five depots. Headcount totals roughly 593 across the three disclosed depots. The group operates a sales-led GTM with dedicated commercial and telesales representatives, supported by trade show participation (Restau'Co, Snack Show, Rest'Hôtel, Vendée Prho), an online catalog, and downloadable animation tools for collective catering clients.

Name

DS Restauration

Legal name

VERGHINA INVESTISSEMENTS FINANCE

Website

https://ds-restauration.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DS Restauration is a French B2B food distributor supplying over 3,000 fresh and frozen SKUs to professional caterers — collective (schools, seniors, corporate) and commercial (restaurants, caterers, bakers) — through five depots, 25 logistics bases, and a 164-truck bi-temperature fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Food Distribution

NAICS

Special Food Services (7223), Food Service Contractors (72231)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Foodservice Management (Outsourced Catering) (THAFAIAH)

Keywords

• Professional food distribution
• Frozen food supply
• Fresh food distribution
• Cold chain logistics
• Collective catering supply

Headquarters

HQ city

La Châtaigneraie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Product Distribution: DS Restauration generates revenue through the distribution and sale of fresh and frozen food products to professional catering businesses (collective catering and commercial catering). The company sells over 3000 products across multiple categories including meats, seafood, dairy, pastries, desserts, and specialty items. Revenue is derived from product sales with payment terms typically cash on delivery unless otherwise contractually agreed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DS Restauration distributes over 3,000 fresh and frozen food products to professional caterers in France, operating through five regional depots and 25 logistics bases with a fleet of bi-temperature trucks. Its offering spans meats, seafood, dairy, pastries, desserts, and specialty items, organized through proprietary brands (Domaine de Lanvaux, Émulsions, Le Chariot de Glaces, La Sélection du Boucher, Profilets, Qualigel, Gamme Végétale, Gamme Régionale, and the new Boucherie-Charcuterie-Traiteur range). The company serves both collective catering (schools, senior centers, corporate canteens) and commercial catering (restaurants, caterers, bakers, butchers) with next-day delivery for orders placed before 12:00.

Product overview

DS Restauration is a French food distributor specializing in fresh and frozen products for professional catering. The company operates a unified platform offering over 3,000 products through a network of 5 regional deposits and 25 logistics bases, serving both collective catering (schools, seniors, corporate) and commercial catering (restaurants, caterers, butchers). The product portfolio is organized around proprietary brands (Domaine de Lanvaux, Émulsions, Le Chariot de Glaces, La Sélection du Boucher, Profilets, Qualigel, Gamme Végétale, Gamme Régionale) and the newly launched Boucherie-Charcuterie-Traiteur range, complemented by featured product categories including fresh and frozen offerings, as well as specialized services like recipes, promotions, and catalogues. Customers access the offering through an authenticated online account requiring client codes for product browsing and technical data sheet downloads.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Domaine de Lanvaux: Specialist in duck products (canard)
• Émulsions
• Le Chariot de Glaces
• La Sélection du Boucher
• Profilets
• Qualigel
• Gamme Végétale
• Gamme Régionale

Products and services

• Domaine de Lanvaux Proprietary brand of specialty duck products developed with demanding specifications for demanding professional catering clients.
• Émulsions Proprietary brand dedicated to caterers and restaurateurs, offering prepared culinary products.
• Le Chariot de Glaces Proprietary artisanal ice cream brand available in bulk or pot formats.
• La Sélection du Boucher Proprietary fresh meat range featuring veal and beef products for professional caterers.
• Profilets Proprietary brand of premium breaded and meunière-style fish products.
• Qualigel Proprietary brand specifically designed for collective catering establishments.
• Gamme Végétale Proprietary brand of plant-based protein products offering vegetarian alternatives for professional caterers.
• Gamme Régionale Proprietary brand of regional selections featuring locally-sourced products.
• Gamme Boucherie-Charcuterie-Traiteur Butchery, charcuterie, and caterer product range launched to expand DS Restauration's offerings for professional clients.
• Fresh Products (Frais) Fresh products requiring cold chain storage and delivery for immediate use by professional caterers.
• Frozen Products (Surgelés) Frozen products with extended shelf life distributed for professional catering storage.
• Collective Catering Solutions Nutritional solutions, local products, vegetarian alternatives, and organic products adapted for social, school, and corporate catering, including compliance support for GEMRCN and Egalim law.
• Commercial Catering Solutions Products and services for restaurateurs, caterers, bakers, and butchers covering table service, snacking, pizzeria, buffet service, and takeaway operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Next-day delivery for orders placed before 12:00
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DebicminorOthersDebic is referenced as a supplier partner providing ingredients such as Végétop and Culinaire Végétop used in DS Restauration recipe content. Debic products appear in recipe demonstrations on the DS Restauration website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pomona: Pomona is France's leading B2B foodservice distributor, serving collective and commercial catering through multi-temperature depots and own brands. It is the most direct competitor to DS Restauration in the same French foodservice wholesale category.
• Transgourmet France: Transgourmet operates a nationwide French foodservice distribution network serving restaurants, hotels, and collective catering. Comparable to DS Restauration in product breadth, multi-temperature logistics, and target customer verticals.
• Agis: Agis is a French foodservice distributor supplying fresh and frozen products to catering professionals and restaurants. Comparable to DS Restauration in product categories, customer verticals, and depot-based distribution model.
• Pro à Pro (METRO France): Pro à Pro is the foodservice distribution arm of METRO France, supplying restaurants, caterers, and collective catering with fresh and frozen products. It directly competes with DS Restauration across product range, customer base, and depot-based delivery model.
• Sysco France (PassionFroid / Relais d'Or): Sysco France, through its PassionFroid and Relais d'Or banners, is a major French foodservice distributor serving restaurants and caterers with fresh and frozen products. Directly comparable to DS Restauration in service model, customer segments, and product categories.
• France Frais: France Frais is a French B2B dairy and fresh foodservice distributor serving collective catering, restaurants, and food service operators. Comparable to DS Restauration in cold-chain logistics, customer base, and catering vertical focus.

Broad incumbents

• METRO AG: METRO AG is a large European wholesale and foodservice group operating cash-and-carry and dedicated delivery formats. Its Pro à Pro subsidiary directly competes with DS Restauration; METRO's broader portfolio provides scale and procurement advantages.
• Brakes Group: Brakes Group, a Sysco subsidiary, is a leading European foodservice distributor with broad product range and large-scale operations. Comparable to DS Restauration in foodservice distribution fundamentals but operates at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Krill (part of Auchan / Retail group): Krill is a French regional foodservice distributor serving restaurants, caterers, and collective catering operators. Comparable to DS Restauration in product categories and customer verticals, though typically with more regional rather than nationwide coverage.

Emerging players

• Distriborg: Distriborg specializes in organic and vegetarian foodservice distribution, serving collective catering operators. Comparable to DS Restauration's organic and plant-based (Gamme Végétale) offerings, but narrower in product range and customer focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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