Ketschauer Hof Hotel & Restaurant

What Ketschauer Hof Hotel & Restaurant does

Ketschauer Hof Hotel & Restaurant is a privately held German luxury hospitality group headquartered in Deidesheim, in the Pfalz wine region, operating under Ketschauer Hof GmbH. The group runs two hotels — the boutique Hotel Ketschauer Hof and the conference-focused Hotel Kaisergarten — alongside four distinct restaurants: Restaurant L.A. Jordan (French cuisine, awarded 2 Michelin Stars in April 2023 under chef Daniel Schimkowitsch), Restaurant 1718 (French), Restaurant RIVA (Mediterranean and steaks), and Restaurant Sushi B. (Japanese). The estate traces its history to the Middle Ages and is structurally integrated with three prestigious sister Pfalz wineries — Weingut Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan, Weingut Reichsrat von Buhl, and Weingut von Winning — providing exclusive access to limited-edition wines and themed hospitality experiences. The group also operates SPA and wellness facilities, multiple event and wedding venues (Kelterhaus, Cave 1822, Traugarten, Kochatelier), off-site catering, and gift voucher programs.

The business generates revenue across five streams: hotel accommodations (Standard, Deluxe, Junior Suites, and Bassermann Suite), restaurant food and beverage, event and wedding hosting, catering, and gift vouchers. Distribution is primarily direct via the company's own website booking system, supplemented by OpenTable for restaurant reservations, Voucherbooking for event tickets, and walk-in arrivals. Pricing for rooms and dining is not publicly disclosed; events and weddings are quoted on an inquiry basis, indicating a transactional, high-touch commercial model. The technology stack is standard hospitality tooling — online booking, third-party reservation platforms, DialogShift live chat, and reCAPTCHA — with no proprietary software or AI/ML capabilities.

The company serves four primary customer segments: luxury leisure travelers seeking premium boutique stays combined with fine dining, gourmet and wine enthusiasts, event and wedding planners, and corporate/business travelers using the Kaisergarten conference facilities. Marketing reaches these audiences through Instagram, Facebook, email newsletter, podcast appearances by the chef and sommelier, seasonal events (e.g., International Wine & Summer Festival), and earned media in outlets such as Wirtschaft Magazin. Managing Director Ole Leidner leads the group, with Chefsommelier Stephan Nitzsche anchoring the wine program. The group is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, investors, or revenue figures, and operates exclusively in Germany.

Name

Ketschauer Hof Hotel & Restaurant

Legal name

Ketschauer Hof Hotel & Restaurant GmbH

Website

https://ketschauer-hof.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ketschauer Hof Hotel & Restaurant is a privately held German luxury hospitality group in Deidesheim, operating two hotels, four restaurants including a 2-Michelin-star French venue, event venues, and catering, integrated with three prestigious Pfalz wineries and serving luxury leisure, gourmet, wine, wedding, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Boutique Hotels and Fine Dining

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Food Services and Drinking Places (722)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Gastronomy & Wine-Focused Boutique Hotels (THAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA), Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

Keywords

• Luxury boutique hotel
• Fine dining restaurants
• Wedding and event venues
• Wine tourism hospitality
• Culinary resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Deidesheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Revenue from room rentals across various room categories including Standard, Deluxe, Junior Suites, and Bassermann Suite, with included breakfast service.
2. Fine Dining Restaurants: Four distinct restaurants generate food and beverage revenue: Restaurant L.A. Jordan (2 Michelin stars, French cuisine), Restaurant 1718 (French cuisine), Restaurant RIVA (Mediterranean cuisine & steaks), and Restaurant Sushi B. (Japanese cuisine).
3. Events & Weddings: Conference, event, and wedding hosting services using various venues including Kelterhaus, Cave 1822, Traugarten, and Kochatelier. Revenue from venue rentals and event planning services.
4. Catering Services: Off-site catering services for external events.
5. Gift Vouchers: Sale of gift vouchers for hotel stays and restaurant experiences.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ketschauer Hof Hotel & Restaurant GmbH operates two boutique hotels and four restaurants from a historic estate in Deidesheim, Germany. Its core offering combines luxury accommodation, two-Michelin-star French fine dining at Restaurant L.A. Jordan alongside Mediterranean, Japanese, and second French restaurant concepts, and a portfolio of historic event and wedding venues (Kelterhaus, Cave 1822, Traugarten, Kochatelier), supported by catering, SPA and wellness, and exclusive wine experiences tied to three prestigious sister Pfalz wineries.

Product overview

Ketschauer Hof Hotel & Restaurant operates as a Genussresort (culinary resort) under Ketschauer Hof GmbH, comprising two boutique hotels (Hotel Ketschauer Hof and Hotel Kaisergarten), four distinct restaurants (Restaurant L.A. Jordan with 2 Michelin stars, Restaurant 1718 with French cuisine, Restaurant RIVA with Mediterranean cuisine and steaks, and Restaurant Sushi B.), catering services, diverse room accommodations including standard rooms, deluxe rooms, and suites, SPA & wellness facilities, and multiple event venues. The property is closely associated with three prestigious Palatinate wine estates and emphasizes wine culture, culinary excellence, and sustainable hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Genussresort Ketschauer Hof: The hotel and restaurant complex described as a 'genuss resort' (enjoyment resort) in Deidesheim.
• Restaurant L.A. Jordan
• Restaurant 1718
• Restaurant RIVA
• Restaurant Sushi B.
• Hotel Kaisergarten

Products and services

• Hotel Ketschauer Hof Boutique luxury hotel located in the historic center of Deidesheim near the Pfalz vineyards, offering accommodation across Standard, Deluxe, Junior Suite, and Bassermann Suite categories with breakfast included and access to four on-site restaurants, SPA and wellness, and curated wine experiences.
• Hotel Kaisergarten Conference-focused hotel operated by Ketschauer Hof GmbH in central Deidesheim, providing meeting facilities and accommodation primarily for business and event guests, complementing the leisure-focused Hotel Ketschauer Hof.
• Restaurant L.A. Jordan Two-Michelin-star gourmet restaurant featuring French-influenced cuisine under head chef Daniel Schimkowitsch, including a Lounge and Wintergarden room, serving guests of the hotel and external fine-dining visitors.
• Restaurant 1718 Restaurant offering French cuisine in a room named after the historic 1718 founding date of the Bassermann-Jordan winery, featuring a historic fireplace and serving hotel guests and external diners.
• Restaurant RIVA Restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine and steaks with a glass show kitchen, serving hotel guests and external diners seeking a more casual dining option within the resort.
• Restaurant Sushi B. Sushi restaurant featuring a show kitchen and bar counter seating, offering Japanese cuisine to hotel guests and external diners.
• Catering Services Off-site catering service for external events, leveraging the property's culinary team and wine expertise for private and corporate occasions beyond the resort premises.
• Event and Wedding Venues Event and wedding venue hire across multiple historic spaces including Kelterhaus (historic wine press house), Cave 1822 (vaulted cellar), Traugarten, Kochatelier im Heumarkt, Wohnzimmer, and Bassermann Suite, offered to couples, corporate clients, and event planners with inquiry-based packages.
• SPA & Wellness On-site spa and wellness facilities available to hotel guests, complementing accommodation and dining offerings within the resort experience.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weingut Geh. Rat Dr. von Bassermann-JordancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric sister winery founded by Peter Jordan in 1718. The winery is located in Deidesheim and is closely connected to the Ketschauer Hof through shared history and proximity. The estate dates back to the Middle Ages and represents one of Germany's most prestigious wine producers. The close bond is evidenced by themed design elements in the restaurant and exclusive wine access for hotel guests.
• Weingut Reichsrat von BuhlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the three high-caliber sister wineries of the Ketschauer Hof group. Located near the hotel, Reichsrat von Buhl is known for producing prestigious German Rieslings and sparkling wines (Prestige cuvées) that are featured in the hotel's restaurants.
• Weingut von WinningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThird sister winery connected to the Ketschauer Hof. Located in the Pfalz wine region near Deidesheim, von Winning produces acclaimed wines that complement the hotel's wine-focused hospitality experience.
• Hotel KaisergartencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond hotel property operated by Ketschauer Hof GmbH. Primarily a conference hotel located in central Deidesheim, complementing the luxury leisure focus of Hotel Ketschauer Hof. Together they form a comprehensive hospitality offering for both leisure and business travelers.
• KaisergartenminorOthersRestaurant/venue location in Deidesheim, referenced as an affiliated property offering arrangements like 'Chefsache' package.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa: Historic luxury hotel in Baden-Baden operating multiple restaurants, a renowned spa and event venues. Comparable as a heritage German luxury hotel combining rooms, fine dining and destination events.
• Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg: Family-owned five-star hotel in Heidelberg with multiple restaurants, spa and conference/event facilities. Comparable independent German luxury hotel combining rooms, gastronomy and a strong events business.
• Hotel Traube Tonbach: Long-established Black Forest luxury hotel-resort with multiple restaurants, spa and event facilities. Highly comparable mid-size German luxury property combining rooms, fine dining and large-scale events in a destination region.
• Schlosshotel Kronberg: Castle boutique luxury hotel in the Taunus near Frankfurt with fine-dining restaurant and event venues. Comparable heritage-driven German luxury hotel with strong wedding and corporate event business.
• Hotel & Restaurant Bareiss: Family-run luxury hotel in Baiersbronn (Black Forest) with multiple restaurants including a 3-Michelin-star venue. Comparable as a German rural luxury resort combining boutique rooms, top-tier gastronomy and a destination wine/cuisine proposition.
• Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg: Castle-converted luxury hotel near Cologne with a Michelin-starred restaurant (Vendôme). Comparable as a German heritage luxury hotel combining boutique rooms, Michelin-grade gastronomy and event hosting.

Regional players

• Resort & Restaurant Breitenborn Hof: Note: peer omitted due to uncertain existence. Listed here only as a placeholder to demonstrate that no strong, verifiable regional comparable in the immediate Pfalz boutique-hotel category was identified beyond Weingut Dr. Bürklin-Wolf.
• Weingut Dr. Bürklin-Wolf: Prestigious VDP Pfalz winery in Bad Dürkheim with hospitality/tasting offerings. Comparable as a Pfalz-based wine-tourism brand competing for the same affluent wine-tourism guest pool in the German Wine Route.

Broad incumbents

• Hotel Bayerischer Hof: Iconic Munich luxury hotel with multiple restaurants (including Michelin-awarded venues), large event spaces and a city-resort positioning. Comparable as a German luxury property where rooms, fine dining and events all contribute materially to revenue mix.
• Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München: Large luxury hotel on Munich's Maximilianstrasse with multiple dining venues and event spaces. Useful comparable for ADR, F&B mix and luxury event economics at the higher end of the German market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ketschauerhof
• Instagraminstagram.com/ketschauerhof
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ketschauer-hof-hotel-und-restaurant-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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