Erisay Receptions

What Erisay Receptions does

Erisay Réceptions is a family-owned French catering and event management company headquartered in Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon (Gaillon) in the Eure department of Normandy, France. Founded in the early 1970s and now in its second generation of family ownership, the company specializes in full-service catering for weddings, family ceremonies, corporate events, seminars, congresses, cruises, and official ceremonies. It services events ranging from intimate gatherings of 20 guests to large receptions of up to 5,000 covers, with menus customized to client requirements. The company employs 51–100 people and operates entirely within France with a primary geographic focus on Normandy.

The business model is multi-stream: core event catering is the primary service, supplemented by three restaurant locations (L'Atelier de Jacques brasserie, L'Estampille by ÉRISAY fine dining in Vernon, and La Table d'Erisay), an exclusive reception venue (Le Manoir de la Chapelle), an e-commerce takeaway boutique (boutique-erisay-traiteur.fr), and ancillary offerings including year-round cooking classes, wine appreciation courses (ateliers saveurs), and gift vouchers. Pricing is quote-based per event, with direct-to-consumer go-to-market relying on the company website (DEVIS request form), social media, and word-of-mouth referrals in the regional Normandy market. The technology base is traditional artisan catering with no disclosed proprietary platform, AI capabilities, or software integrations; distribution is primarily direct field sales for catering, physical venues for restaurants, and a standard e-commerce storefront for takeaway.

Erisay joined the Traiteurs de France collective in 2024, an elite French network of event caterers committed to artisan craftsmanship, service excellence, and eco-responsibility, and participates in the Mr.Goodfish sustainability initiative for responsible seafood. The company is privately held with no venture capital or private equity backing, no parent company, and no public listing. Ownership and control remain within the founding family.

Name

Erisay Receptions

Legal name

Erisay Réceptions

Website

https://erisay.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Erisay Réceptions is a family-owned French catering company in Normandy, founded in the early 1970s. It provides full-service catering for weddings, family events, and corporate functions, and operates three restaurants, a reception venue, and an e-commerce takeaway boutique.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Special Food Services (7223), Food Service Contractors (72231)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC), Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK), Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

Keywords

• Wedding catering services
• Corporate event catering
• Reception venue rental
• Culinary experience classes
• Prepared meal takeaway

Headquarters

HQ city

Gaillon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Catering & Event Services: Full-service catering for weddings, family ceremonies, corporate events, seminars, congresses, cruises, and official ceremonies. Menus are customized for events ranging from 20 to 5,000 guests.
2. E-commerce Takeaway: Online sales of prepared meals and menus for takeaway through the boutique-erisay-traiteur.fr e-commerce platform.
3. Restaurant Operations: Restaurant dining at L'Atelier de Jacques, L'Estampille by ERISAY, and La Table d'Erisay locations.
4. Gift Cards & Experience Courses: Sale of gift vouchers (bons cadeaux) and cooking/wine courses (ateliers saveurs).
5. Reception Venue Rental: Exclusive reception venues including Le Manoir de la Chapelle and other private locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Erisay Réceptions is a Normandy-based catering and event hospitality company providing customized catering for weddings, family ceremonies, and corporate events ranging from 20 to 5,000 guests. The offering is complemented by a portfolio of restaurants (L'Atelier de Jacques, L'Estampille, La Table d'Erisay), an exclusive reception venue (Le Manoir de la Chapelle), an e-commerce boutique for prepared meal trays and takeout, and year-round cooking and wine appreciation classes.

Product overview

ÉRISAY RÉCEPTIONS operates as a catering and hospitality company offering wedding and corporate event catering services, restaurant operations, and an e-commerce boutique. The core offering consists of custom catering for events ranging from 20 to 5,000 guests, supported by an e-commerce platform for meal trays and takeout products. The hospitality portfolio includes four restaurant and reception venue brands (L'Atelier de Jacques, L'Estampille, La Table d'Erisay, and Le Manoir de la Chapelle), while the services division provides cooking and wine appreciation classes alongside gift vouchers. In 2024, the company joined the Traiteurs de France collective, a network of excellence among French event caterers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Érisay | E-Boutique: Online store for takeout menus, meal trays, and catering products
• ÉRISAY Traiteur

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Traiteurs de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024In 2024, Erisay Réceptions joined Traiteurs de France, an elite network of France's finest event caterers. This prestigious collective is dedicated to defending artisan craftsmanship, service excellence, and eco-responsibility. Membership provides recognition and association with the highest standards in French catering.
• Mr.GoodfishminorOthersErisay encourages sustainable fishing practices and participates in the Mr.Goodfish initiative, which promotes responsible seafood consumption in the restaurant and catering industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Dalloyau: Historic French luxury traiteur and patisserie offering event catering, branded retail, and takeaway. Comparable as a French event caterer combining custom event services with retail takeaway channels (e-commerce and storefront), similar to Erisay's boutique offering.
• Potel et Chabot: Historic French event caterer serving prestigious weddings, corporate galas, and receptions nationwide. Comparable as a high-end French traiteur with full-service event offering, scale from intimate to thousands of guests, and a brand targeting premium clientele—Erisay is the regional Normandy equivalent.
• Fauchon: French luxury food and catering brand offering event catering, gastronomy retail, and dining experiences. Comparable at the category level (premium French traiteur with multiple revenue streams across events, retail, and dining), though operating at a national/international scale rather than regional.
• Lenôtre: Iconic French luxury catering, patisserie, and fine dining brand (now under Sodexo) operating traiteur services, restaurants, and event venues. Comparable because it combines event catering with branded restaurant locations and venues, mirroring Erisay's diversified French hospitality model.

Direct peers

• Butard Hégésippe: Paris-based event caterer specializing in weddings, receptions, and corporate events with a multi-generational artisan heritage. Direct competitor for private event catering with similar premium positioning and a Traiteurs de France-quality pedigree.
• Saint Clair Le Traiteur: French event caterer focused on weddings and private receptions with custom menus and on-site service. Directly comparable business model: bespoke event catering for individuals and professionals, family/heritage positioning.

Emerging players

• L'Atelier des Chefs: French culinary school and event services brand offering cooking classes, team-building events, and corporate gastronomy experiences. Comparable as it monetizes culinary expertise through classes and events, directly mirroring Erisay's "ateliers saveurs" cooking/wine courses.
• Zeste Catering: French event caterer and online takeaway marketplace offering meal trays, appetizer platters, and corporate event services. Comparable business model combining on-site event catering with e-commerce meal-tray sales, similar to Erisay's Plateaux Repas offering.

Others

• Traiteurs de France: Elite French collective of independent event caterers committed to artisan craftsmanship, service excellence, and eco-responsibility. Erisay joined this network in 2024, putting it alongside the country's top traiteurs and serving as both quality endorsement and peer benchmark.

Regional players

• Maison Fossier: Historic Reims-based French maison specializing in biscuits, catering, and event receptions. Comparable as a heritage French regional traiteur with a focus on weddings, corporate events, and branded local food products—analogous to Erisay's position in Normandy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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