HORSTKE Large Kitchens/facilities

What HORSTKE Large Kitchens/facilities does

HÖRSTKE Großküchen/Einrichtungen GmbH is a family-owned German commercial kitchen specialist founded in 1966 in Witten by Hans-Peter Hörstke, now led in the second generation by Managing Directors Dirk Hörstke and Peter Hörstke. The company operates from two locations — its Witten headquarters at Liegnitzer Straße 11 and a Cologne branch at Kelvinstraße 25 — with approximately 60 employees and a stated customer base of more than 5,000 across Germany. Its offering combines commercial kitchen planning, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, 24/7/365 service, and tableware/buffet provisioning into a single-source model for gastronomy, hotel, communal catering, and event/system gastronomy operators.

The technology stack is centered on third-party manufacturer hardware (Rational combi steamers, Meiko, Winterhalter and Hobart dishwashers, MKN cooking equipment, WMF coffee machines and tableware, Liebherr refrigeration, among others) rather than proprietary technology. Two e-commerce storefronts — hoerstke-shop.de for professional kitchen technology and shop.hoerstke.de for kitchen outfitting, tableware, buffet and finger-food items — extend the traditional field-sales model into digital channels. Service operations are supported by a publicly disclosed flat €79/hour rate for commercial kitchen, refrigeration/HVAC, and coffee machine service, with maintenance contracts individually tailored per on-site equipment inventory, and a WERTGARANTIE extended protection plan offering up to five years of coverage.

The revenue model blends one-time equipment and tableware sales, project-based installation and commissioning fees, and recurring maintenance/emergency service revenue. Go-to-market is predominantly direct enterprise field sales with on-site service technicians, supplemented by e-commerce and association-driven marketing through DEHOGA Nordrhein (Premium Partner) and the Pentagast national network of 28 partner companies. Customer concentration spans enterprise (Audi, Deutsche Bank, DZ Bank, Vonovia, TÜV-Nord, Intercity Hotel) and institutional/educational/government segments, balanced by a long tail of SME hospitality clients.

Name

HORSTKE Large Kitchens/facilities

Legal name

HÖRSTKE Großküchen/Einrichtungen GmbH

Website

https://hoerstke.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HÖRSTKE is a family-owned German specialist in commercial kitchen equipment, planning, installation, and 24/7 service, founded in 1966 and operating from Witten and Cologne for hospitality, hotel, communal catering, and institutional clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen Equipment Services

NAICS

Major Household Appliance Manufacturing (33522), Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371), Food Service Contractors (72231)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAPAAAK

Kitchen Permitting, Design & Project Management

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Kitchen Renovation & Remodeling

SECONDARYTHAFAIAH

Contract Foodservice Management (Outsourced Catering)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Catering & Banquet Foodservice

SECONDARYHSAPAIAA

Custom Cabinet Design & Build

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Cabinetry, Countertops & Millwork

Keywords

• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Kitchen project planning
• Professional kitchen installation
• Kitchen maintenance service
• Gastronomy equipment supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Witten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial kitchen equipment including combi steamers, dishwashers, refrigeration units, cooking appliances, and kitchen accessories through online shops and direct sales
2. Tableware and Accessories Sales: Sale of tableware, cutlery, glassware, serving accessories, professional clothing, and buffet equipment through dedicated e-commerce platforms
3. Installation and Project Services: Project engineering, installation, and commissioning services for complete kitchen facilities
4. Service and Maintenance: Technical service including repair, maintenance contracts, and cleaning supplies supply. Service rates at €79/hour for commercial kitchen technology, refrigeration/air conditioning, and coffee machines

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HÖRSTKE provides turnkey commercial kitchen solutions for the gastronomy, hotel, and communal catering sectors, covering project planning, supply of branded kitchen equipment (cooking, refrigeration, dishwashing, coffee), tableware and accessories, delivery and installation, commissioning, and ongoing 24/7/365 maintenance and emergency service under individually tailored maintenance contracts.

Product overview

HÖRSTKE is a commercial kitchen equipment specialist offering a unified portfolio of two e-commerce platforms (hoerstke-shop.de for professional kitchen technology and shop.hoerstke.de for kitchen equipment/furnishings) alongside comprehensive project services. Their product portfolio encompasses commercial kitchen equipment, tableware/cutlery, cooking technology, kitchen furniture, buffet systems, finger food items, and kitchen accessories organized in distinct product categories. The offering is complemented by project planning and consulting services, 24/7 maintenance and repair, delivery/montage, the WERTGARANTIE extended protection plan (up to 5 years), and the Denktopf industry knowledge forum for professional development. They serve gastronomy, hotels, catering, and institutional feeding sectors across Germany from locations in Witten and Cologne.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Denktopf: Industry forum (Branchenforum) for future questions, organizing events and knowledge sharing for the gastronomy sector.
• WERTGARANTIE

Products and services

• HÖRSTKE Online-Shop (hoerstke-shop.de) E-commerce platform for commercial kitchen technology, dishwashers, combi steamers, coffee machines, and tableware from brand manufacturers, targeting gastronomy, hotel, and institutional buyers in Germany.
• Hörstke-Shop Küchen-Ausstattung (shop.hoerstke.de) Online retail platform offering porcelain, cutlery, glasses, menu cards, tablecloths, serving accessories, food transport carts, professional clothing, hotel furnishings, buffet equipment, and kitchen accessories for professional dining.
• Projektierung & Beratung (Project Engineering & Consulting) End-to-end project planning and consulting service covering needs analysis, problem analysis, solution development, cost estimation, concept presentation, execution planning, time management, and project steering for commercial kitchen installations.
• 24/7 Service & Wartung (24/7 Service & Maintenance) 24-hour emergency service hotline and on-site technician dispatch available 365 days a year for commercial kitchen technology, refrigeration/air-conditioning/ventilation, and coffee machines, supplemented by individually tailored maintenance contracts covering all on-site equipment. Service is billed at €79/hour plus VAT with flat-rate travel costs.
• Lieferung & Montage (Delivery & Installation) Delivery, installation, and commissioning service for commercial kitchen equipment as part of HÖRSTKE's project execution, offered alongside project engineering for individual devices through to complete kitchen installations.
• WERTGARANTIE Extended Protection Plan Comprehensive equipment protection plan offering Rundumschutz (all-round coverage) for customer devices for up to 5 years, marketed as a separate add-on offering for buyers seeking extended risk protection on commercial kitchen investments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 customers trust HÖRSTKE across project engineering, commercial kitchen technology, refrigeration, interior construction, services, trade, and tableware

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• PentagastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHÖRSTKE is a member of Pentagast, the largest national network in the commercial kitchen industry with 28 companies and approximately 1,000 employees including 260 service technicians nationwide. Benefits include centralized purchasing for premium brand products, unified catalog system, powerful logistics, attractive service offerings, customized financing, and broad product range.
• DEHOGA NordrheincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHÖRSTKE is a Premium Partner of DEHOGA Nordrhein, the leading association for the hospitality industry and catering supply sector in North Rhine. Premium partners undergo quality testing developed by DEHOGA and carry the association's quality seal for the hospitality supply industry.
• RationalflagshipTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing partnership with Rational, a market-leading manufacturer of combi steamers for commercial kitchens. Rational products are featured in HÖRSTKE's professional catalog and installations.
• MeikoflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Meiko, a leading manufacturer of commercial dishwashers and cleaning systems. Featured as a key brand in HÖRSTKE's product portfolio.
• WinterhalterflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Winterhalter Gastronomy GmbH, specialist in commercial dishwashing systems. Featured as a key brand partner.
• MKNflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with MKN (Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer), manufacturer of professional cooking equipment. Featured as a key brand in HÖRSTKE's commercial kitchen technology offerings.
• WMFflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with WMF Group, premium manufacturer of professional kitchen equipment, coffee machines, and tableware. Featured as a key brand partner.
• HobartflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Hobart, international manufacturer of commercial dishwashers and kitchen equipment. Featured as a key brand in HÖRSTKE's product lineup.
• LiebherrcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Liebherr for professional refrigeration equipment including refrigerators and freezers for commercial kitchens.
• ViessmanncoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Viessmann for commercial kitchen technology and equipment solutions.
• SteelitecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Steelite International for professional tableware and ceramic products. Featured as a key brand for table settings.
• AmefacoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Amefa for professional cutlery and tableware products.
• BHScoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with BHS (Baur Hotelessolutions) for tablet and tableware solutions in the hospitality industry.
• HEPPcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with HEPP for professional tableware and catering equipment.
• RAK PorcelaincoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with RAK Porcelain for premium porcelain tableware products.
• BlancocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Blanco for professional kitchen equipment and sink systems.
• HupfercoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Hupfer for professional kitchen equipment, storage solutions, and catering supplies.
• APScoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with APS for professional buffet and display equipment.
• Cool CompactcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Cool Compact for compact refrigeration solutions.
• CentcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Cent for professional kitchen utensils and equipment.
• United TablescoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with United Tables for professional table and furniture solutions.
• CookmaxcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Cookmax for professional cookware and kitchen equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Meiko Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG: German commercial dishwasher and cleaning systems manufacturer with established direct sales in Germany. Like Winterhalter and Hobart, Meiko is simultaneously a HÖRSTKE brand partner and a direct competitor for the same German commercial-kitchen accounts.
• Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH: German-headquartered manufacturer of commercial dishwashing and cleaning systems. Winterhalter is simultaneously a key brand partner of HÖRSTKE and a competing channel via its own direct sales and service network in Germany, making it the closest overlapping player in commercial kitchen equipment.
• Hobart GmbH: Manufacturer of commercial dishwashers, cooking and food prep equipment with direct German sales and service. Overlaps with HÖRSTKE both as a featured partner brand and as a competitor pursuing end-customers through its own field force.
• Metro AG: Germany-headquartered global foodservice distribution giant (METRO Wholesale/HOERCA). Overlaps with HÖRSTKE as a broader channel for restaurants, hotels, and catering operators, representing a much larger, multi-category incumbent.
• Rational AG: German market leader in combi steamers for professional kitchens and a flagship HÖRSTKE partner. Rational increasingly sells direct to large accounts in Germany, creating channel overlap with HÖRSTKE on the same combi-steamer equipment line.
• MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of professional cooking technology with direct German sales. Functions as both a keybrand in HÖRSTKE's portfolio and a competitor targeting the same institutional catering and hospitality customers.

Direct peers

• Bartscher GmbH: German commercial kitchen equipment specialist offering small and large appliances, tableware, and buffet equipment through catalogue and direct sales. Closely comparable to HÖRSTKE as a full-range German commercial kitchen equipment dealer serving hospitality and communal catering.
• Hemkemeyer Großküchentechnik GmbH: German commercial kitchen equipment dealer and service provider with comparable offerings across cooking, refrigeration, dishwashing, and tableware. A direct regional peer competing in the same Mittelstand segment against HÖRSTKE.
• Metzger Großküchentechnik: German commercial kitchen equipment dealer of similar size offering planning, supply, installation, and maintenance services. Direct competitor in the same Mittelstand market.
• Stier Großküchentechnik: German commercial kitchen equipment dealer offering project planning, installation, and service for gastronomy and communal catering. Comparable in size, scope, and target customer to HÖRSTKE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZqvXdCgdk79Ox2EXvnb_UA
• Instagraminstagram.com/hoerstke_grosskuechen
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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