Felsinea Ristorazione

What Felsinea Ristorazione does

Felsinea Ristorazione S.r.l. is an Italian collective catering company founded in 1972 in Bologna and headquartered in Calderara di Reno. The company designs, builds, and operates corporate restaurants, meal delivery services from centralized kitchens, and self-service restaurants for over 150 enterprise brands including Barilla, Ferrari, Maserati, Ducati, Armani, Volvo, and IMA, with an average client relationship of 23 years. Operations span corporate catering, school meal services, socio-sanitary catering (1,100+ daily meals across 20 facilities plus 200 home deliveries), corporate bar management, event catering, and packaged gourmet meals through acquired subsidiary Tutti a Tavola.

The company operates four centralized kitchens (Calderara di Reno, Cento, Parma, Ponzano Veneto) producing transported meals distributed via insulated vehicles, complemented by on-site restaurant management and self-service locations under the Isola 12 brand. Technical infrastructure includes Winnow AI for food waste reduction (documented 40% reduction at Barilla), Modified Atmosphere Packaging (ATM) technology through Tutti a Tavola for preservative-free packaged gourmet meals, Smart Locker systems with dual hot-cold thermoregulation, and touch-screen meal collection. The company holds nine certifications/standards including ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, SA 8000, PAS 24000, ISO 22005 traceability, and maximum three-star Rating di Legalità.

Revenue is generated through managed-services contracts with enterprise, government (school catering), and healthcare clients, plus direct consumer revenue from Isola 12 self-service restaurants and Altroverso public-venue bars. Pricing is contract-based and not publicly disclosed. The company is family-owned by the Guizzardi and Croce families, with Roberto Guizzardi as President (since 2018) and Omar Croce as Vice President (since 2021). Growth has been driven through a multi-decade M&A program including Ritmo (1998), IEMA (2002), CRC (2010), Nord Ristorazione (2020), and Tutti a Tavola (2021), expanding the geographic footprint from Emilia-Romagna into Veneto and Lombardy.

Name

Felsinea Ristorazione

Legal name

Felsinea Ristorazione S.r.l.

Website

https://felsinea.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Felsinea Ristorazione is an Italian collective catering company founded in 1972, serving over 150 enterprise brands across corporate, school, healthcare, and event segments from four centralized kitchens. Family-owned by the Guizzardi and Croce families, it operates in Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, and Lombardy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collective Catering Services

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (72231), Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Special Food Services (7223), Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets (722514)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Catering & Refreshment Services (HSACADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutional Catering (Schools, Hospitals, Government) (THAFAIAE), Menu Planning, Nutrition & Dietary Accommodation Services (Allergens, Special Diets) (EDAEAEAD), Catering & Events Food Service (EDALADAC), Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH)

Keywords

• Corporate catering services
• Collective catering management
• Workplace meal delivery
• Company cafeteria management
• School and socio-sanitary catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Calderara Di Reno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Catering Services: Full-service catering management for enterprise companies including on-site restaurant operations, meal delivery from centralized kitchens, and self-service restaurant management. Services include menu planning, food preparation, service delivery, and facility management.
2. Socio-Sanitary Catering: Catering services for healthcare facilities, nursing homes, and elderly care, including meal delivery to individual homes. Serves over 1,100 meals daily across 20 facilities plus 200 home deliveries.
3. School Catering: School meal services providing nutritionally balanced meals to students with special diet accommodations for allergies, intolerances, and ethical/religious requirements.
4. Corporate Bar Management: Management of company bars and cafeterias, including corporate locations and public spaces. Brand Altroverso operates bars in strategic public locations including SalaBorsa Bologna, Parma Airport, and military barracks.
5. Event Catering: Event catering services for corporate and private events including coffee breaks, light lunches, cocktail parties, and formal dinners with menu customization and setup services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Felsinea Ristorazione provides end-to-end collective catering services in Italy, managing company restaurants, delivering meals from its four centralized kitchens, and offering socio-sanitary, school, corporate bar, and event catering for enterprises and institutions. Service scope spans facility design and construction, menu planning, meal production, logistics, and on-site operations, supplemented by proprietary food-waste reduction (Winnow AI), Modified Atmosphere packaged meals (Tutti a Tavola), and break-room technology (Smartfood).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Isola 12: Self-service inter-company restaurants offering gastronomic specialties for quality lunch breaks with selected, sustainable raw materials suitable for every need.
• Altroverso
• Tutti a Tavola
• Ritmo
• Felsinea Insieme

Products and services

• Corporate Catering (Ristorazione Aziendale) End-to-end corporate catering management including on-site restaurant management, meal delivery from centralized kitchens, and self-service operations, serving over 150 brands with an average client relationship of 23 years.
• Meal Delivery (Delivery Pasti in Azienda) Veicolated meal delivery from four centralized kitchens (Calderara di Reno, Cento, Ponzano Veneto, Parma) to client facilities using temperature-controlled transport and thermoregulated packaging.
• School Catering (Servizio Ristorazione Scolastica) School meal services contracted with municipalities and educational institutions, providing daily nutritionally balanced meals for students with dietary accommodations and nutrition education.
• Socio-Sanitary Catering (Ristorazione Socio Sanitaria) Catering for hospitals, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and elderly home meal delivery, including menus tailored for clinical nutrition, dysphagia, and reduced appetite, with 1,100+ daily meals across 20 facilities and 200+ home deliveries.
• Corporate Bar and Cafeteria Services (Servizio Bar Aziendali) Management of corporate bars and cafeterias for client companies such as Barilla and Volvo, plus public-space bars under the Altroverso brand including SalaBorsa (Bologna), Parma Airport, and Caserma Smiraglia.
• Event Catering (Servizio Eventi) Event management and catering for corporate and private events, including coffee breaks, light lunches, cocktail parties, gala dinners, and business meeting refreshments, with menu customization and full setup services.
• Cafeteria Space Design (Progettazione Locali) Technical design service for company restaurants and cafeterias, including 3D project rendering, space planning, equipment installation, and furniture selection, often delivered for new client facilities.
• Smartfood Break Room Service Outfitting of workplace break rooms with smart locker systems (dual hot-cold thermoregulation), vending, touch-screen meal pickup, refrigerators, condiment and coffee areas, and ecological waste stations.
• Tutti a Tavola ATM Gourmet Meals Gourmet meal production using Modified Atmosphere (ATM) packaging technology that preserves freshness and quality without chemical preservatives.
• Ritmo Ristorazione Catering services for companies and private individuals in the Modena area (Vignola, Maranello), including delivery and two self-service restaurants.
• Felsinea Service Partner Cleaning and facility management services provided alongside catering to deliver integrated solutions to corporate clients.
• Isola 12 Self-Service Restaurants Self-service inter-company restaurants under the Isola 12 brand, located in Bargellino, Cento, Lippo, and Sala Baganza, offering quality gastronomic specialties for lunch with takeaway options.
• SI.MEDITERRANEO Nutritional Program Nutritional program co-developed with Barilla based on the Double Pyramid model, providing menus with calculated nutritional and environmental impact values aligned with Mediterranean diet principles.
• Food Sustainability Programs (Winnow, Too Good To Go, Su-Eatable Life, Greenapes, Banco Alimentare) Sustainability programs covering AI-driven food waste reduction, surplus meal resale via Too Good To Go, low-emission menu lines, eco-action rewards, and food donation through Banco Alimentare.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% food waste reduction at Barilla corporate restaurant through Winnow AI technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Casa delle Donne per non subire violenza di BolognaminorOthers · 1 January 2025Social responsibility partnership for gender violence awareness. Hosted first seminar for managers and operational staff on gender violence prevention. Association founded in 1990 provides support services for women who have experienced violence.
• Tutti a TavolacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Milan-based company acquired in 2021, specializing in gourmet dish production using Modified Atmosphere (ATM) packaging technology. Expands product offerings with premium packaged meals without chemical preservatives.
• WinnowcoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered food waste management technology partnership. Winnow provides artificial intelligence tools for sustainable meal planning and preparation, reducing waste and emissions. Implemented at Barilla corporate restaurant achieving 40% waste reduction. The system monitors environmental impact and provides detailed data on food preferences for menu optimization.
• Too Good To GocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood waste reduction partnership through surplus meal rescue. Magic boxes sold at 5.00 euros with estimated retail value of 15.00 euros. Available at Isola 12 self-service locations. Combats the one-third of all food produced globally that is wasted.
• Barilla GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSI.MEDITERRANEO project collaboration based on the Double Pyramid concept (nutritional and environmental). Promotes Mediterranean diet with foods that are healthy for people and have lower environmental impact. Includes dedicated menus with calculated nutritional and environmental values.
• Su-Eatable LifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational sustainable diet project for corporate and university cafeterias. Offers a line of dishes combining eco-sustainable lifestyles with reduced greenhouse gas emissions and water savings.
• GreenapesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerApp that rewards and incentivizes eco-sustainable actions and lifestyles. Social network where users performing virtuous sustainability actions are rewarded and play a central role in reducing individual and company carbon footprint.
• Banco AlimentarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner through Siticibo project for food donation. Food that would otherwise become waste is collected and redistributed to charitable organizations for free distribution to those in need. Long-standing collaboration supporting food-insecure populations.
• Studio Rubini ArchitetturaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture and interior design firm specializing in architectural design and custom furniture. Provides complete space creation or renovation of existing spaces for catering facilities.
• 2COMEVENTIminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEvent planning and realization company with over 25 years of experience for large companies and institutions. Organizes celebratory, cultural, and sporting events from concept through execution including catering selection, logistics, and communication.
• Mondadori EventsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCatering and events company specializing in banqueting organization with coordination of all services for companies and private clients. From corporate meetings to event spaces, banqueting to food design.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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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