Bain Marie

What Bain Marie does

Bain Marie is a Hong Kong-based premium catering company founded in 2018 by French chef Antoine. Operating from a single kitchen facility in Wong Chuk Hang, the company serves corporate clients, private events, weddings, and individual consumers across Hong Kong (excluding Outlying Islands and Lantau). It has built a portfolio of more than 600 regular clients, including 500+ recurring corporate accounts, with named enterprise customers spanning financial services (Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg, Prudential, American Express, BNP Paribas, Blackstone, Hang Seng Bank, Societe Generale, Natixis, Flow Traders), luxury retail (Christian Dior), facilities management (Sodexo, Compass Group, ARUP), education (HKU), marine (Asiamarine), and legal (HKIAC). To date the company has delivered more than 5.4 million meals and saved 4,137 kg of packaging through its reusable container program.

The business operates three principal service lines: on-demand catering delivery through a bilingual (English/Traditional Chinese) e-commerce website with a 3-working-day advance ordering requirement; corporate catering programs offered on subscription-style contracts with a digital canteen platform for employee-level ordering and customizable daily salad bar rotations; and full-service event catering for gatherings of up to 4,000 guests. The technology layer consists of the website storefront, the corporate digital canteen interface, and proprietary logistics designed for freshness and waste minimization. The product catalog spans breakfast packages (HKD 90-100/person), bento boxes (HKD 120-350), finger food and canapés, BBQ packages (HKD 270/person), grazing tables, dessert and beverage selections, and add-on modules including equipment rental, food stations with live chef service, professional staffing, and venue sourcing through partner referrals.

Revenue is generated through unit-priced catering sales, recurring corporate partnership contracts billed monthly, equipment rental fees, and professional services (waitstaff from HKD 1,200/6 hours, chefs at HKD 2,500/6 hours). Distribution combines self-serve online ordering for SMB and individual consumers, dedicated corporate account management for enterprise clients, WhatsApp sales for inquiries and order management, and tailor-made event catering for large occasions. Bain Marie is a privately held, founder-owned business with no disclosed institutional investment, operating subsidiaries, or parent company.

Name

Bain Marie

Legal name

Bain Marie

Website

https://bainmariehk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bain Marie is a Hong Kong-based premium catering company founded in 2018, serving 600+ corporate and private clients across Hong Kong with on-demand catering, corporate subscription programs, and full-service event catering for up to 4,000 guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (72232), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Office Catering (THAFAIAA), Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Corporate catering services
• Event catering hong kong
• Bento lunch boxes
• Premium food delivery
• Private dinner chef

Headquarters

HQ city

Chai Wan

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Catering Food Sales: Direct sales of prepared food items including breakfast, lunch boxes, finger food, canapés, main dishes, desserts, and beverages. Orders placed through e-commerce website with advance notice. Products range from individual items to full catering packages.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of catering equipment including glassware, cutlery, tables, chairs, chafing dishes, BBQ equipment, heating equipment, and decorative items. Additional collection charges apply for orders under HKD 3000.
3. Professional Staffing Services: Hiring of professional waitstaff, bartenders, and chefs for events. Waiters start at HKD 1,200 for up to 6 hours. Chefs available for HKD 2,500 for up to 6 hours.
4. Corporate Partnership Contracts: Recurring corporate contracts for daily breakfast, lunch solutions, salad bars, and digital canteen services. Customizable corporate catering programs with daily rotation options.
5. Venue Rental and Coordination: Venue recommendation and hire services through trusted partners. From intimate private kitchens to yachts and catamarans. Full event coordination services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bain Marie provides premium catering services in Hong Kong, offering on-demand food delivery for corporate and private clients, full-service event catering for gatherings up to 4,000 guests, and recurring corporate meal programs including a digital canteen platform and corporate salad bars. The company sells pre-curated catering packages, bento lunch boxes, finger food, canapés, BBQ sets, grazing tables, beverages, desserts, and grab-and-go items through a bilingual e-commerce website with at least 3 working days advance notice.

Product overview

Bain Marie is a Hong Kong-based premium catering company founded in 2018 by French chef Antoine, operating as a food service platform with three main service lines: on-demand catering delivery through its e-commerce website, corporate catering programs with subscription-style services, and event catering for large gatherings. The core product is the online ordering platform offering diverse menus across categories including Bento & Lunch Box, Finger Food & Canapés, Catering Packages, BBQ, and Grab & Go items. Add-on modules include Equipment Rental, Food Stations with live chef service, Grazing Tables, Private Dinner experiences, and Professional Staffing. The company serves multicultural cuisine reflecting nearly 10 nationalities on staff, with offerings spanning Chinese, Western, Japanese, and other Asian cuisines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On-Demand Catering Delivery Online catering ordering service allowing customers across Hong Kong to browse menus and place delivery orders with reusable or disposable containers; orders require at least 3 working days advance notice.
• Catering Packages Pre-curated catering bundles including Continental Breakfast (from HKD 90/pax, 15 pax min), Buffet Breakfast (from HKD 100/pax, 20 pax min), Buffet Package (HKD 178/pax, 30 pax min), Premium Buffet (HKD 238/pax, 40 pax min and HKD 258/pax, 20 pax min), Canapés (HKD 139/pax, 18 pax min), Finger Food (HKD 150/pax, 20 pax min), Full BBQ (HKD 270/pax, 20 pax min), Junk Boat (HKD 190/pax, 20 pax min), and Venue Rental with Free Flow (HKD 350/pax).
• Bento & Lunch Box Individual meal boxes in Western and Asian styles with chicken, beef, prawn, salmon, and vegetarian proteins; Standard from HKD 120-160/box (10 units min) and Premium from HKD 200-350/box (5 units min) depending on protein selection.
• Finger Food & Canapés Bite-sized appetizers and canapés including skewers, tarts, vol-au-vents, mini burgers, dumplings, and pastries available in quantities of 10-50+ pieces for cocktail events and receptions.
• BBQ Catering BBQ packages and raw meat options including Full BBQ Package (HKD 270/pax from 20 pax), Surf and Turf set, All-Meat BBQ set, and individual items such as US Prime Ribeye and Jumbo Tiger Prawns for outdoor and beach events.
• Grab & Go Ready-to-eat items including salads, club sandwiches, bagels, panna cotta, chia pudding, and desserts for individual consumers and office workers seeking convenient healthy options.
• Vegetarian Catering Plant-based catering options including vegetarian skewers, mezze platters, pasta salads, vegan cakes, plant-based meatballs, and Mediterranean roasted vegetables.
• Event Catering Services Full-service event catering for up to 4,000 guests including breakfast, dinner, junk boat parties, corporate events, cocktails, BBQ, weddings, and private parties, with customizable menus and event planning.
• Corporate Catering Programs Recurring corporate catering solutions including customizable salad bar with 100+ items and daily rotation, digital canteen platform for employee ordering, daily breakfast and lunch delivery, and partnership contracts.
• Private Dinner with Chef In-home or venue dining experience with chef service offering Sharing Style menus (from HKD 500/pax) and Individually Plated menus (from HKD 700/pax) for private dinners and intimate celebrations.
• Equipment Rental Rental of serving equipment including glassware, plates, cutlery, chafing dishes, folding tables, BBQ carts, heat lamps, and warming cabinets; collection charge of HKD 250 applies for orders under HKD 3000.
• Food Stations Live cooking stations with chef service including Peking Duck, Dim Sum, Pasta Parmigiano Wheel, Raclette, Suckling Pig carving, Oyster booth, Caviar station, and Coffee/Tea station.
• Grazing Tables Artisanal grazing displays with waiter service available in three sizes: 1.3m (25-30 pax), 2.6m (50-70 pax), and 5m (100-140 pax).
• Professional Staffing Services Hire of professional waitstaff (from HKD 1,200 for up to 6 hours), bartenders, and chefs (HKD 2,500 for up to 6 hours); recommended ratios of 1 waiter per 20 guests for events or 1 per 8-15 for private dinners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,408,356 meals delivered to date
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Trusted Venue PartnersminorOthersBain Marie works with trusted venue partners to recommend and hire event spaces for clients. From intimate private kitchens to beautiful yachts or catamarans, they help find dream locations for events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Global provider of food, facilities, and uniform services to corporations, universities, hospitals, and entertainment venues. Competes directly with Bain Marie for corporate catering contracts in Hong Kong and Asia, but at much greater scale and with broader services beyond catering.
• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities management giant operating corporate catering, vending, and employee meal programs across 60+ countries including Hong Kong. Competes with Bain Marie for the same enterprise accounts but offers a much broader services portfolio beyond catering. Notably also appears as a Bain Marie client, indicating overlap between vendor and competitor dynamics.
• Compass Group: One of the world's largest contract foodservice and support services companies, providing corporate dining, event catering, and hospitality services globally with strong presence in Hong Kong through subsidiaries. Direct competitor for enterprise catering contracts, but operates across many adjacencies including security, cleaning, and healthcare food services.

Emerging players

• Fooda: US-based office catering platform that brings local restaurants into workplaces via pop-ups and recurring meal programs. Closely comparable to Bain Marie's corporate salad bar and digital canteen offerings in product model, though focused on US offices rather than Hong Kong.
• ezCater: US-headquartered corporate catering marketplace connecting workplaces with local restaurants and caterers through an online ordering platform. Directly comparable to Bain Marie's digital canteen and corporate ordering capability, but operates as a marketplace rather than a caterer and is concentrated in North America.

Regional players

• Maxim's Caterers: One of Hong Kong's largest and most established catering and restaurant operators, offering corporate catering, banquet services, and event dining. Highly comparable to Bain Marie on geography and customer base, with broader brand recognition and longer operating history; a primary Hong Kong competitor for corporate and wedding catering.
• Catering by The Big Group: UK-based premium event caterer serving corporate, private, and wedding clients with bespoke menus and full-service event production. Highly comparable to Bain Marie's event catering model and product breadth (live stations, grazing tables, staffing), though focused on the UK rather than Hong Kong.

Direct peers

• Flavor Quotient Catering: Hong Kong-based premium catering company offering event catering, corporate meals, and bespoke dining experiences. Closely comparable to Bain Marie across service lines, customer segments, and operating geography, making it a primary direct competitor in the Hong Kong premium catering market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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