PENTAGAST

What PENTAGAST does

PENTAGAST Marketing- und Dienstleistungsgesellschaft der Gastronomie- und Großküchenausstatter eG is a German cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft, eG) founded in 1985 and headquartered in Petersberg, Germany. Operating with 11-50 employees, the company functions as a management consulting and distribution intermediary between professional kitchen equipment manufacturers and commercial end-users — restaurants, hotels, hospitals, institutional caterers, and other gastronomy operators — exclusively within Germany. Its legal structure as a member-owned cooperative means it is governed and owned by its Mitgliedsunternehmen (member companies) rather than by external shareholders or venture investors.

Name

PENTAGAST

Legal name

PENTAGAST Marketing- und Dienstleistungsgesellschaft der Gastronomie- und Großküchenausstatter eG

Website

https://pentagast.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PENTAGAST is a German cooperative (eG) founded in 1985 that distributes professional kitchen equipment from 80+ brands plus its own cookmax label, serving restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and catering businesses across Germany with equipment, consulting, installation, and maintenance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Petersberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: PENTAGAST generates revenue through the sale of professional kitchen equipment, tableware, and kitchen accessories to commercial customers including restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses.
2. Services: Additional revenue streams include consulting and planning, nationwide rollouts, assembly and commissioning, premium on-site service, small equipment service, remote service, predictive maintenance, manufacturer-independent networking, online reporting and data analysis, and customer-specific webshops.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

PENTAGAST is a registered German cooperative (eG) that distributes professional kitchen equipment, tableware, and kitchen accessories for the gastronomy industry. The cooperative aggregates demand and supply across member companies, offering 80+ brand portfolios alongside its own cookmax private label, and wraps products with consulting, installation, and maintenance services for commercial end-customers such as restaurants, hotels, and catering operations.

Product overview

PENTAGAST is a German gastronomy and large-scale kitchen equipment supplier organized as a cooperative (eG) that offers an extensive portfolio of professional kitchen technology and tableware. Their product range centers on four main categories: Großküchentechnik (large kitchen equipment) comprising thermal cooking devices, food distribution and logistics systems, refrigeration and storage solutions, dishwashing and hygiene equipment, and food preparation machines plus stainless steel furniture; Gedeckter Tisch (table settings) covering dishes, cutlery, and glassware; and Küchenzubehör (kitchen accessories) including functional items, consumables, and furnishings. They also provide comprehensive services spanning consulting, installation, predictive maintenance, and networking solutions. PENTAGAST distributes both third-party brands and their own cookmax private label brand across approximately 60+ brand partners including Rational, Winterhalter, Bauscher, Cent, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• cookmax: Eigenmarke (own brand) of PENTAGAST for commercial kitchen equipment

Products and services

• Großküchentechnik (Large Kitchen Equipment) Professional large kitchen equipment (cooking, refrigeration, dishwashing, etc.) sourced from 80+ partner brands for commercial foodservice operators such as restaurants, hotels, and catering companies.
• Gedeckter Tisch (Tableware / Table Setting) Professional tableware and table-setting range including plates, cutlery, glassware, and accessories from partner brands such as Bauscher and WMF, for hotels, restaurants, and catering operations.
• Küchenzubehör (Kitchen Accessories) Kitchen accessories and smallware for professional kitchens, complementing large kitchen equipment and tableware in outfitting commercial foodservice operations.
• cookmax Private Label Brand PENTAGAST's proprietary brand covering the full product range (large kitchen equipment, tableware, and kitchen accessories), providing a private-label alternative to premium third-party brands for cost-conscious commercial buyers.
• Service Portfolio (Consulting, Installation, Maintenance, Networking, Reporting) End-to-end lifecycle services including consulting, professional installation, maintenance, predictive maintenance, manufacturer-independent equipment networking, and online reporting/data analytics for commercial kitchen operators.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• RationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Rational professional cooking equipment including iCombi Pro combination steamers and thermal appliances. Rational is a leading manufacturer of professional kitchen technology.
• WinterhaltercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Winterhalter dishwashing and cleaning systems for professional kitchens. Winterhalter is a specialist in warewashing technology.
• WMF ProfessionalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes WMF Professional kitchen equipment and tableware including the Sara cutlery series and professional cooking appliances.
• BauschercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Bauscher porcelain and tableware products with 1085 products in their catalog. Bauscher is a leading German manufacturer of professional hotel and restaurant porcelain.
• ZwillingmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Zwilling professional cutlery including the Melody and Cult Poliert series. Zwilling is a renowned manufacturer of professional and household cutlery.
• CentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Cent products (3641 products) including tableware, cutlery, and glassware. Cent is one of the largest product lines in their portfolio.
• SeltmannmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Seltmann porcelain with 1785 products. Seltmann is a German manufacturer of professional tableware.
• cookmax (Own Brand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorcookmax is PENTAGAST's own brand with 2809 products including thermal equipment, preparation machines, and storage solutions, providing private label alternatives to branded products.
• RAK CeramicsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes RAK ceramic tableware with 1536 products. RAK is a UAE-based global manufacturer of professional ceramic tableware.
• SteelitemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Steelite tableware with 556 products. Steelite is a UK-based manufacturer of professional tableware serving hospitality worldwide.
• WessamatmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Wessamat ice cube makers and crushers. Wessamat is a German manufacturer of commercial ice-making equipment.
• KrefftmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Krefft preparation machines including planetary mixers, compact meat grinders, and food processing equipment. Krefft is a German manufacturer of professional kitchen machines.
• SchönwaldmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Schönwald tableware with 700 products. Schönwald is a German manufacturer of professional porcelain for the hospitality industry.
• Villeroy & BochmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Villeroy & Boch professional tableware with 514 products. V&B is a renowned luxury tableware manufacturer.
• CambromajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Cambro storage and transport products with 854 products. Cambro is a US-based manufacturer of foodservice storage and transport equipment.
• ChurchillmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Churchill tableware with 1032 products. Churchill is a UK manufacturer of professional ceramic tableware.
• Zwiesel GlasmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Zwiesel Glas with 149 products. Zwiesel is a German manufacturer of professional glassware.
• WüsthofmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Wüsthof professional cutlery. Wüsthof is a renowned German manufacturer of professional kitchen knives.
• Schott ZwieselmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Schott Zwiesel glassware with 146 products. Schott Zwiesel is a German manufacturer of professional crystal glassware.
• ArcorocmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Arcoroc glassware with 438 products. Arcoroc is a French manufacturer of professional glassware.
• AmefamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Amefa cutlery with 410 products. Amefa is a Dutch manufacturer of professional cutlery.
• HeppmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Hepp professional cutlery with 311 products. Hepp is a German manufacturer of professional hotel and restaurant cutlery.
• MeikomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Meiko warewashing equipment with 17 products. Meiko is a German manufacturer of commercial dishwashing and cleaning systems.
• HobartcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Hobart preparation and warewashing equipment. Hobart is a global manufacturer of professional kitchen machines.
• B.PROmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes B.PRO equipment with 307 products. B.PRO is a German manufacturer of food service equipment including heating and holding solutions.
• LiebherrmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Liebherr refrigeration equipment. Liebherr is a German manufacturer of commercial refrigeration solutions.
• HoshizakimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Hoshizaki ice makers and refrigeration. Hoshizaki is a Japanese manufacturer of commercial ice machines and refrigeration.
• Chef & SommeliermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Chef & Sommelier glassware with 148 products. Chef & Sommelier is a French manufacturer of professional glassware for the hospitality industry.
• ContactomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Contacto kitchen equipment with 178 products. Contacto is a German manufacturer of professional kitchen tools and equipment.
• Robot-CoupemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPENTAGAST distributes Robot-Coupe food processors with 35 products. Robot-Coupe is a French manufacturer of professional food processing equipment.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• METRO AG: Large publicly-listed German wholesale and foodservice group (METRO/MAKRO) operating Cash & Carry and delivery businesses across many countries. Overlaps with PENTAGAST in serving HoReCa customers in Germany but operates at much greater scale and broader scope including fresh, food, and non-food.
• Winterhalter: German specialist manufacturer of commercial warewashing and dishwashing systems for gastronomy. A core brand partner distributed by PENTAGAST, but also competes for end-customer relationships through its own direct sales and service organization across Europe.
• Hobart: Global manufacturer of commercial food preparation, cooking, and warewashing equipment. A key brand partner distributed by PENTAGAST in Germany; competes indirectly through direct enterprise sales to the same HoReCa customers.
• RATIONAL AG: Global German manufacturer of combi steamers and thermal cooking equipment (iCombi Pro, iVario) — a core strategic brand partner of PENTAGAST. While primarily a manufacturer rather than distributor, it represents the same commercial-kitchen equipment space and competes indirectly for end-customer mindshare and direct sales.

Direct peers

• Allgeier (System Gross): German cooperative-style foodservice distributor serving commercial kitchens and gastronomy customers with a comparable multi-category equipment portfolio. Highly analogous cooperative/governance structure and customer base to PENTAGAST, making it a strong structural peer.
• EDEKA Foodservice: Foodservice arm of the EDEKA Group distributing to restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens across Germany. Comparable wholesale-plus-delivery operating model and overlapping customer base in the German professional gastronomy channel.
• CHEFS CULINAR: Largest German specialist foodservice (Cash & Carry plus delivery) distributor serving HoReCa and commercial kitchens with a comparable multi-category equipment and consumables portfolio. Operates in the same German market with similar customer segments (restaurants, hotels, catering), making it the most direct peer to PENTAGAST's distribution model.
• Transgourmet Deutschland: German foodservice distribution subsidiary of the Coop Group, serving commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants, and catering with both fresh and dry goods plus non-food equipment. Operates with a similar nationwide German delivery and Cash & Carry model targeting the same professional gastronomy customers as PENTAGAST.
• CCG (Central Catering Group): Specialist German foodservice distributor focused on gastronomy, communal catering, and commercial kitchens. Direct competitor in the same German HoReCa distribution space, with comparable product breadth across equipment and consumables.

Regional players

• EUROGAST: Austrian foodservice distribution cooperative serving the gastronomy and commercial kitchen channel. Comparable cooperative governance model and equipment/consumables portfolio, but primarily serves the Austrian market rather than Germany.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

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