Buitenpoort Catering

What Buitenpoort Catering does

Buitenpoort Catering & Events is a privately held Dutch catering and events company founded in 1983 and headquartered in Bemmel, Gelderland, Netherlands. It delivers full-service event execution for weddings, corporate events, anniversaries, birthdays, product launches, and large-scale public events, scaling from intimate dinners of approximately 50 guests to galas and arena events of up to 5,000 guests. The company operates through three core revenue streams: quote-based event catering services, the Brasserie GelreDome restaurant inside the GelreDome arena in Arnhem (with online pre-ordering for concert-goers), and the Bar-Anders mobile bar division offering six bar concepts as event add-ons. A secondary consumer product line, Dagverse Lekkernijen (fresh daily salads, warm dishes, and desserts), is sold per-unit to small groups. Pricing is per-event for catering, per-cover for the brasserie, and per-person/per-item for fresh food products.

The business relies on curated access to 11+ premium Dutch venues, including exclusive or preferred partnerships with GelreDome, Kasteel Doornenburg, Stevenskerk, Eusebiuskerk, and several gardens and estates, plus the company-owned De Leeffabriek venue in Bemmel. Its go-to-market is consultative and direct: prospective clients contact via phone, email, or a website form to receive tailored proposals covering concept, menu, venue, staffing, and logistics. Marketing channels are primarily organic—website, blog, video impressions, and word-of-mouth referrals, which are corroborated by customer testimonials. The company has no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no external funding, and operates under Dutch CAO KHN employment standards with a single primary office combining headquarters, warehouse, and fleet for event logistics. Its geographic footprint is domestic, concentrated in Gelderland but extending across multiple Dutch provinces through venue partnerships and travel-based event execution.

Name

Buitenpoort Catering

Legal name

Buitenpoort Catering & Events

Website

https://buitenpoort.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Buitenpoort Catering & Events is a Dutch full-service catering and events company, founded 1983 in Bemmel, serving weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations from 50 to 5,000 guests via curated partner venues, mobile bars, and a brasserie at GelreDome.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Concessions, Pop-Ups & Temporary Foodservice for Events (THAHAKAL)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate event catering
• Mobile bar services
• Venue event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bemmel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service catering for private and corporate events ranging from intimate dinners (50 persons) to large-scale galas (500+ persons). The company provides end-to-end event execution including concept development, menu design, staffing, and logistics. Revenue is generated on a per-event, quote-based model.
2. Brasserie GelreDome Restaurant: On-site dining at the GelreDome arena in Arnhem, serving guests before concerts and public events. Customers order and pay online in advance via a digital ordering system. Revenue is generated per cover/diner.
3. Mobile Bar Concepts: Bar-Anders, a division of the Buitenpoort Group, provides mobile bar services including cocktail bars, gin & tonic bars, prosecco/champagne bars, barista coffee bars, beer/tap bars, and wine bars. These are delivered as add-on services to events at the client's chosen venue.
4. Fresh Daily Delicacies (Dagverse Lekkernijen): Pre-orderable salads, hot additions, and desserts delivered on serving trays. Available from 3 persons per salad type; warm dishes from 10 persons. Revenue is per person/per item, charged per unit.
5. Venue Rental (Private Locations): Through owned and exclusive partner venues such as Café-Bar de Dijk and De Leeffabriek, the company offers exclusive-use venue rental for private parties, anniversaries, and corporate gatherings, bundling catering with venue hire.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Buitenpoort Catering & Events is a Dutch full-service catering and event company that provides end-to-end event execution — concept development, venue sourcing, menu design, staffing, and logistics — for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations ranging from intimate 50-person dinners to gala-style events for up to 5,000 guests. The offering is delivered through a network of 11+ premium Dutch partner venues and is supplemented by an on-site restaurant at the GelreDome arena (Brasserie GelreDome), a mobile bar division (Bar-Anders) with six concept types, an own-brand fresh daily food product line (Dagverse Lekkernijen), and one company-owned venue (De Leeffabriek).

Product overview

Buitenpoort Catering & Events is a full-service catering and events company founded in 1983, operating from Bemmel, Netherlands. The core offering consists of catering and event organization services supplemented by: (1) Brasserie GelreDome - an in-venue restaurant at the GelreDome stadium offering pre-concert dining; (2) Mobiele Bar Concepten - six mobile bar concepts (Cocktailbar, Gin & Tonic bar, Prosecco & Champagnebar, Barista koffiebar, Bier- & tapbar, Wijnbar); (3) Dagverse Lekkernijen - fresh daily food products including salads and warm dishes; (4) De Leeffabriek - a company-owned event venue. Services span weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations at a network of partner locations across the Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bar-Anders: Mobile bar concepts providing cocktail bars, gin & tonic bars, prosecco & champagne bars, barista coffee bars, beer & tap bars, and wine bars for events. Part of the Buitepoort-Groep.

Products and services

• Buitenpoort Catering & Events (Full-Service Event Catering) End-to-end catering and event organization for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, scaling from 50-person intimate dinners to gala dinners for 500+ guests. Services cover concept development, menu design, staffing, and logistics.
• Mobiele Bar Concepten (Bar-Anders) Mobile bar service featuring six concept types (Cocktailbar, Gin & Tonic bar, Prosecco & Champagnebar, Barista koffiebar, Bier- & tapbar, Wijnbar) that bring professional bartending and beverage service to any event location.
• Brasserie GelreDome On-site culinary venue within the GelreDome stadium in Arnhem offering pre-concert dining experiences with online ordering and reservation capabilities for concert-goers and public event visitors.
• Dagverse Lekkernijen (Fresh Daily Delicacies) Pre-orderable fresh food line including salads (Rundvleessalade €9.50/pp, Zalmsalade €15.00/pp, Vegetarische salade €9.50/pp), warm additions from 10 persons (Kipsaté €4.50/pp, Ragout €6.50/pp, Gehaktballetjes €4.75/pp, Soep €5.50/pp), bread (€2.50/piece), herb butter, and desserts (€5.50/glass).
• De Leeffabriek Venue Rental Company-owned event venue in Bemmel — a converted former factory with high ceilings, industrial details, and large windows suitable for corporate events, parties, and workshops, with bundled catering available.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GelreDome (Arnhem)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuitenpoort serves as the exclusive catering partner at GelreDome, the iconic multi-purpose arena in Arnhem. They operate the Brasserie GelreDome (pre-concert dining) and provide full-scale catering for events, fairs, and corporate parties for up to 5,000 guests.
• Kasteel Doornenburg (Doornenburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKasteel Doornenburg is one of the largest and best-preserved castles in the Netherlands. Buitenpoort is the preferred catering partner for weddings, elegant dinners, and corporate events held at the castle, providing royal-scale culinary experiences.
• Stevenskerk (Nijmegen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe historic Stevenskerk in Nijmegen is a partner venue for ceremonies, elegant dinners, and memorable business gatherings. Buitenpoort provides the culinary counterpart to this centuries-old monument.
• Eusebiuskerk (Arnhem)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Eusebiuskerk in Arnhem is a gothic landmark and partner venue. Buitenpoort works with church management to deliver culinary experiences for gala dinners and receptions at this exceptional location.
• Tuin de Lage Oorsprong (Oosterbeek)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA green oasis on the Veluwezoom with a greenhouse and orangery. Buitenpoort provides catering for romantic garden weddings and exclusive events at this private, nature-immersed venue.
• The Gallery (Brummen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA modern industrial space surrounded by classic cars in Brummen. Buitenpoort provides catering for business events, presentations, and spectacular parties, with a clear link to the automotive world.
• Airborne Museum (Oosterbeek)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Airborne Museum in Oosterbeek is a partner venue suitable for rallies with historic vehicles and small receptions. Buitenpoort provides catering with food truck and stretch tent setups.
• De Heerlijkheid (Loenen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Heerlijkheid is a historic estate in Loenen (also a B&B) with elegant ambiance. Buitenpoort provides catering for receptions, galas, and fairy-tale weddings on the estate.
• Tuin in 't Veldt (Bemmel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA rural garden venue in Bemmel, described as 'the best-kept secret of Lingewaard'. Buitenpoort provides catering for romantic outdoor weddings and intimate garden parties.
• Café-Bar de Dijk (Huissen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn authentic café-bar venue in Huissen for up to 90–100 guests, used exclusively for private parties. Buitenpoort provides catering and event services.
• De Leeffabriek (Bemmel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA characteristic former factory in Bemmel transformed into a versatile event space. Buitenpoort provides catering and event services at this venue.
• Bar-AnderscoreOthersBar-Anders is a division of the Buitenpoort Group, providing mobile bar concepts for events including cocktail bars, G&T bars, prosecco/champagne bars, barista coffee bars, beer/tap bars, and wine bars. Operated as a separate brand under the same corporate group.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Albron: Albron is a major Dutch foodservice provider offering catering and hospitality services for corporate, event, and institutional clients. Its event catering portfolio directly overlaps with Buitenpoort's corporate event focus.
• Maison van den Boer: Maison van den Boer is a Dutch premium event caterer offering full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and large-scale galas across the Netherlands. It directly mirrors Buitenpoort's end-to-end event execution model with a similar scale and customer profile.
• Markies Catering: Markies is a Dutch regional event and wedding caterer offering full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. As a smaller regional Dutch player with a similar premium positioning, it is closely comparable to Buitenpoort's private-event focus.
• Appèl: Appèl is a Dutch foodservice and event catering company serving corporate, healthcare, and event clients across the Netherlands. Its event catering division competes head-to-head with Buitenpoort in mid-to-large corporate and private event execution.
• Hutten Catering: Hutten is one of the largest Dutch contract and event caterers, providing full-service event execution, on-site hospitality, and venue-based food service to corporate and private clients. It is a direct comparable in event catering scale, model, and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Compass Group: Compass Group is the world's largest contract foodservice company with Dutch operations spanning corporate, event, and venue catering. As a broad global incumbent, it competes with Buitenpoort in larger corporate and institutional event contracts.
• Vermaat Group: Vermaat is a large Dutch hospitality and contract catering company operating restaurants, event catering, and on-site hospitality at venues, museums, and corporate sites. It is a broader incumbent in Dutch hospitality catering with overlapping event catering capabilities.
• Sodexo: Sodexo is a global contract foodservice and facilities management company with significant Dutch event and corporate catering operations. It is a broader incumbent whose event catering division competes with Buitenpoort in the corporate segment.

Others

• NH Hotel Group: NH Hotels is a Spanish-headquartered hotel group with extensive Dutch operations offering banqueting, weddings, and corporate event catering at its hotel venues. It is an adjacent competitor that captures wedding and corporate event demand through owned hotel infrastructure.
• Van der Valk: Van der Valk is a major Dutch hotel and restaurant chain that operates large-scale event catering, weddings, and banqueting at its hotel properties. It competes for the same wedding and corporate event budgets but delivers through owned hotel venues rather than mobile catering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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