Gastro Plus
Gastro Plus AG is a privately held Swiss B2B wholesale distributor selling over 10,000 hospitality SKUs — hotel, event, hygiene, and kitchen equipment — to hotels, restaurants, event organizers, and institutions across Switzerland, with in-house service, rental, and used-equipment services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersWolhusen, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Gastro Plus does
Gastro Plus AG is a privately held Swiss wholesale distributor headquartered in Wolhusen, Canton of Lucerne, founded in 2010 and operating primarily in the B2B hospitality-supply market. The company aggregates more than 10,000 SKUs across four core categories — hotel supplies, event supplies, hygiene/cleaning products, and kitchen/bar equipment — supplemented by event furniture rental, a used-equipment marketplace (Gastrorampe), and a service and repair workshop. It carries exclusive Swiss representation for RAK Porzellan and distributes a deep portfolio of third-party brands including Hendi, Numatic, Duni, Kamado Joe, Broil King, Berkel, Dalla Corte, and Ecolab; in 2024 it also acquired the Palmblatt brand of palm-leaf disposable tableware and launched a private-label Swiss-made washing strip product (bluuwash).
The company's go-to-market is sales-led and hybrid, combining a transactional B2B e-commerce platform (shop.gastroplus.ch) with a physical showroom in Wolhusen, supported by content marketing, social media, email newsletters, and experiential events such as Kamado Joe grill workshops co-hosted with Restaurant Kapello. Customer segmentation is vertical-driven, addressing hotels, restaurants and cafés, event organizers, hygiene/facilities operators, and industrial/commercial buyers across Switzerland. Pricing is quote-based with tiered shipping (free over CHF 600) and small-order surcharges, and the company is owner-operated by Geschäftsführer Rainer Renggli with a 1–10 employee headcount.
The technology stack is non-differentiated: a standard WordPress-driven marketing site, a web-based shop, and resale of third-party robotics (Pudu Robotics) — none of which constitutes proprietary AI or platform technology. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time wholesale product sales, complemented by rental, marketplace, and workshop service lines. The company is bootstrapped, with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries, and all evidence indicates it is an active going concern focused on the Swiss domestic market.
Gastro Plus firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Gastro Plus
- Legal name
- Gastro Plus AG
- Website
- https://gastroplus.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Gastro Plus AG is a privately held Swiss B2B wholesale distributor selling over 10,000 hospitality SKUs — hotel, event, hygiene, and kitchen equipment — to hotels, restaurants, event organizers, and institutions across Switzerland, with in-house service, rental, and used-equipment services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Gastro Plus industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hospitality Wholesale Supplies
- SIC
- Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)
Keywords
Where Gastro Plus is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wolhusen
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Gastro Plus business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Wholesale Product Sales: Gastro Plus operates as a wholesale partner for hotels, events, and hygiene products, selling a comprehensive range of hospitality supplies including kitchen equipment, tableware, cleaning products, event supplies, and disposable items to professional customers
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Free shipping threshold |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard shipping tiers |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Gastro Plus product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Gastro Plus AG is a Swiss wholesale partner supplying hospitality businesses with hotel supplies (porcelain, cutlery, glassware, room amenities, kitchen equipment), event supplies (disposable tableware, party materials, catering equipment, furniture rental), and hygiene products (cleaning agents, paper goods, dispensers, cleaning machines). The company distributes over 10,000 articles through its own online shop and physical showroom in Wolhusen, complemented by an in-house service and repair facility and a second-hand equipment marketplace (Gastrorampe).
Product overview
Gastro Plus is a B2B wholesale partner for the hospitality industry in Switzerland, operating as a multi-category distributor rather than a unified software platform. The portfolio is organized into five core supply divisions: Hotelbedarf (hotel supplies including porcelain, glassware, cutlery, linens, cosmetics, and kitchen equipment), Eventbedarf (disposable tableware, party decorations, catering materials, and event furniture rental), Hygienebedarf (paper products, cleaning agents, dispensers, and Numatic cleaning machines), Reinigungs- und Serviceroboter (Pudu Robotics cleaning and service robots), and Occasionen/Gastrorampe (second-hand equipment marketplace). The company also operates an e-commerce webshop (shop.gastroplus.ch) as a digital ordering channel. Branded product lines include RAK Porzellan, bluuwash, Kamado Joe Grills, Broil King, Numatic cleaning machines, Hendi kitchen equipment, Berkel slicers, Deni napkins, Palmblatt disposable ware, and various other hospitality equipment brands. Services include event furniture rental and grill workshops/teambuilding events.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Gastrorampe: Online marketplace for used and occasion hospitality equipment, serving professionals and private customers with refurbished gastronomy and hotel equipment at fair prices.
Products and services
- Hotelbedarf (Hotel Supplies) Complete range of hotel supplies including porcelain, glassware, cutlery, table linens, hotel cosmetics, room amenities, cleaning supplies, and kitchen equipment for professional hospitality operations.
- Eventbedarf (Event Supplies) Single-use dishes, disposable packaging, party decorations, event materials including entry control bands, vouchers, tombola tickets, and catering equipment for events and celebrations.
- Hygienebedarf (Hygiene Supplies) Hygiene paper products, cleaning agents, dispensers, hand soaps, cleaning machines, and sanitation supplies for professional and commercial hygiene maintenance.
- Reinigungs- und Serviceroboter (Cleaning and Service Robots) Robotic solutions for cleaning and service operations, including Pudu Robotics cleaning and delivery robots for hospitality environments.
- Eventmobiliar mieten (Event Furniture Rental) Rental service for high-quality event furniture for occasions, corporate events, and celebrations.
- Gastrorampe (Second-hand Equipment Marketplace) Second-hand and pre-owned gastronomy equipment marketplace offering quality used professional kitchen and hospitality equipment at fair prices.
- Grill Workshops and Team Events Team building and grilling workshop events at Restaurant Kapello in Wolhusen, featuring Kamado Joe grilling techniques with minimum 13 participants.
- Onlineshop (B2B E-Commerce Platform) B2B e-commerce platform offering over 10,000 articles for professional hospitality procurement with account management and online ordering capabilities.
- Numatic Professional Cleaning Machines Professional cleaning machines for demanding cleaning tasks on large surfaces and smaller objects, including the NX300 lithium-powered scrubber drier with 80-minute runtime.
- Kamado Joe Ceramic Grills Ceramic kamado charcoal grills offering incredible grilling versatility, with accessories, cookbooks, and demonstration services.
Companies that use Gastro Plus
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Gastro Plus technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Gastro Plus partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- RAK PorzellancoreRAK Porzellan is an exclusive brand partner offering elegant porcelain and cutlery series. Gastro Plus serves as the Swiss representative for RAK Porzellan products, which are designed to combine aesthetics with functionality for culinary presentations.
- Pudu RoboticscorePudu Robotics provides cleaning and service robots for hospitality automation. Gastro Plus offers these robots as part of their modern hospitality solution portfolio.
- NumaticcoreNumatic offers professional cleaning machines for demanding cleaning tasks. Their products include scrubber-suction machines and other cleaning equipment suitable for large surfaces and daily maintenance cleaning.
- HendicoreHendi is a professional catering equipment brand. Gastro Plus offers Hendi products including kitchen equipment, professional tools, and their HENDICHEF line.
- DunicoreDuni is a leading supplier of disposable tableware and packaging solutions for the hospitality industry. Available through Gastro Plus for event and catering supplies.
- DenicoreDeni specializes in high-quality napkins, tablecloths, and table sets. All products are PEFC certified for sustainability.
- Kamado JoecoreKamado Joe produces premium ceramic charcoal grills. Gastro Plus offers these grills along with accessories and hosts grill workshops.
- Broil KingcoreBroil King manufactures gas grills designed for versatility and grilling diversity. Distributed through Gastro Plus.
- MasterbuiltcoreMasterbuilt produces smokers and outdoor cooking equipment. Available through Gastro Plus product catalog.
- BerkelcoreBerkel is known for premium slicing machines. Gastro Plus distributes Berkel meat slicers and cutting machines.
- VulcanuscoreVulcanus produces premium fire bowls and grills. Distributed through Gastro Plus.
- Dalla CortecoreDalla Corte manufactures professional barista coffee machines. Available through Gastro Plus.
- Bluu WashcoreBluu Wash produces 100% recyclable washing strips and eco-friendly cleaning products. Distributed through Gastro Plus.
- Clean and ClevercoreClean and Clever offers environmentally friendly cleaning solutions. Available through Gastro Plus hygiene catalog.
- PalmblattcorePalmblatt produces disposable tableware made from palm leaves. Gastro Plus acquired the Palmblatt brand, expanding their eco-friendly product line.
- BulkySoftcoreBulkySoft provides paper products and hygiene supplies. Available through Gastro Plus.
- EcolabcoreEcolab is a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. Distributed through Gastro Plus hygiene section.
- LangenthalcoreLangenthal is a Swiss porcelain manufacturer with various product lines including Time, Onda, Actual, Maxim, City, and Baroque.
- ChurchillcoreChurchill produces professional tableware including Stone Cast collections. Available through Gastro Plus.
- SolacoreSola manufactures professional cutlery including various series like Europa, Chippendale, Capri, and Amsterdam.
- TramontinacoreTramontina produces professional cutlery and kitchen tools. Distributed through Gastro Plus.
- The BastardminorThe Bastard produces ceramic charcoal grills. Available through Gastro Plus.
- BradleyminorBradley manufactures smokers for outdoor cooking. Distributed through Gastro Plus.
- Bio PakcoreBio Pak provides sustainable food packaging solutions. Event partner for eco-friendly disposable products.
- ZimmermannminorZimmermann produces event furniture. Event partner for rental furniture solutions.
- Kapello RestaurantcoreRestaurant Kapello in Wolhusen serves as the venue for Gastro Plus grill workshops and team events. Lukas Schär from Kapello co-hosts these events with Rainer Renggli from Gastro Plus.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Gastro Plus competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Ecolab Inc. Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions, partnered with Gastro Plus as a distributed brand for its hygiene product range. Adjacent ecosystem participant — comparable as a brand supplier feeding into the same Swiss hospitality channel.
- Pudu Robotics: Manufacturer of commercial service and cleaning robots for hospitality, partnered with Gastro Plus as a Swiss distribution and integration channel. Adjacent technology supplier whose robots are resold and supported by Gastro Plus, rather than a direct competitor.
Direct peers
- Transgourmet Schweiz AG: Switzerland's largest foodservice wholesaler, supplying fresh, frozen, and non-food products to hotels, restaurants, and caterers. Directly comparable to Gastro Plus as a B2B hospitality supplier in Switzerland, but at significantly greater scale and assortment breadth.
- Chefs Culinar Schweiz: DACH-region foodservice wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, and catering with food and non-food ranges including kitchen equipment, tableware, and hygiene supplies — overlapping closely with Gastro Plus's product mix and customer base in Switzerland.
- Bigler + Co AG: Swiss B2B foodservice and non-food supplier with a multi-category offering (kitchen, table, hygiene) targeting hotels, restaurants, and care institutions. A like-for-like Swiss competitor to Gastro Plus in hospitality supply distribution.
- Prodega / Growa / Top CC: Swiss cash-and-carry / wholesale club network for gastronomy and retail, offering foodservice and non-food assortment including kitchen equipment, tableware, and hygiene. A direct Swiss competitor to Gastro Plus in hospitality B2B supply.
- Suttero AG: Swiss food and non-food wholesaler serving hotels, restaurants, and communal catering. Comparable to Gastro Plus in serving the Swiss hospitality channel with a mix of food and equipment/consumable supplies.
Regional players
- Hugentobler Schweizerische Spezialfabrik: Swiss specialist manufacturer and supplier of porcelain tableware for the hotel and catering industry. Comparable to the RAK Porzellan-side of Gastro Plus's premium tableware assortment, though operating primarily as a producer rather than multi-category distributor.
Broad incumbents
- Sysco Corporation: World's largest foodservice distributor, with broad hospitality supply including equipment, disposables, and hygiene. A broad incumbent comparable on business model and customer base to Gastro Plus, though operating at fundamentally larger scale and primarily in North America.
- METRO AG: Global foodservice and cash-and-carry wholesaler (METRO/MAKRO) with a hospitality supply assortment that includes kitchen equipment, tableware, and consumables. A broad incumbent competing with Gastro Plus in many of the same hospitality end-markets, but at a vastly larger scale and international footprint.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Gastro Plus leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Gastro Plus funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Gastro Plus M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Gastro Plus
What does Gastro Plus do?
Gastro Plus AG is a Swiss wholesale partner supplying hospitality businesses with hotel supplies (porcelain, cutlery, glassware, room amenities, kitchen equipment), event supplies (disposable tableware, party materials, catering equipment, furniture rental), and hygiene products (cleaning agents, paper goods, dispensers, cleaning machines). The company distributes over 10,000 articles through its own online shop and physical showroom in Wolhusen, complemented by an in-house service and repair facility and a second-hand equipment marketplace (Gastrorampe).
Is Gastro Plus a public or private company?
Gastro Plus is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Gastro Plus founded?
Gastro Plus was founded in 2010. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Gastro Plus based?
Gastro Plus is headquartered in Wolhusen, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Gastro Plus make money?
One revenue line is on record: wholesale Product Sales.
Who are Gastro Plus's main competitors?
Others on record are Ecolab Inc. and Pudu Robotics. Direct peers are Transgourmet Schweiz AG, Chefs Culinar Schweiz, Bigler + Co AG, Prodega / Growa / Top CC and Suttero AG. Hugentobler Schweizerische Spezialfabrik is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Sysco Corporation and METRO AG.
Does Gastro Plus have an API?
No public API is recorded for Gastro Plus.
What industry is Gastro Plus in?
Gastro Plus's product category is Hospitality Wholesale Supplies. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAIALAB, Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale, with a secondary code of AFAIALAK, Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale. Its SIC code is 5040.