Katus Metzgerei & Partyservice

What Katus Metzgerei & Partyservice does

Katus Metzgerei & Partyservice is a fourth-generation, family-owned traditional butcher and catering business headquartered in Steinfeld in the German Pfalz region (Rhineland-Palatinate). The company operates three retail branches—Steinfeld (serving also as the production site with in-house slaughtering), Kandel, and Schweigen-Rechtenbach (located inside a Penny Markt discount supermarket)—and a party/catering service targeting private events of approximately 40 or more guests. Founded circa 1920, the business is led by co-directors Christian Katus and Anja Katus, with no external shareholders and no external funding rounds disclosed; it is registered as a sole proprietorship under Christian Katus.

The core product line is centered on craft butchery, with on-site slaughtering of cattle and calves being a structurally rare practice that provides full traceability from animal to finished product. The Metzgerei division offers fresh pork, beef, veal, and a portfolio of Palatinate-region specialties—Pfälzer Saumagen, Leberrotwurst, Pfälzer Blutwurst, Pfälzer Leberwurst, Leberknödel, Fleischknödel, Pfälzer Bratwurst, Kräuter-Schwartenmagen, and the signature Katus Festbratwurst—produced from 100-year-old family recipes. An in-house smoking chamber supplies Graved Lachs and smoked salmon and trout, and the Partyservice division delivers custom-developed mobile grilling equipment and staff to virtually any venue for outdoor grill events, hot and cold buffets, and à la carte menus. Katus was the second operation in Rhineland-Palatinate to receive EU slaughterhouse approval, a key regulatory moat, and it sources its pork from Bäuerliche Erzeuger-Gemeinschaft Schwäbisch-Hall under tightly defined ethical-sourcing standards.

Revenue mechanics combine three streams: walk-in retail sales of fresh meat and specialty products across the three branches (the dominant channel), bespoke event catering priced via personal consultation, and incremental online sales through the Visawie marketplace. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; menus and party packages are customized on a per-event basis. Distribution is regional within the Pfalz, supported by an organic content-marketing presence (Feinschmecker-Gazette monthly newsletter, weekly Angebote zum Wochenende flyer, Recipe of the Month, Facebook and Instagram). Customer segments are local retail consumers, private event hosts, and food enthusiasts seeking authentic Palatinate specialties. No AI, software platform, or technology licensing surface is evident—the business is fundamentally a craft-manufacturing and hospitality operation rather than a technology business.

Name

Katus Metzgerei & Partyservice

Legal name

Metzgerei und Partyservice Katus

Website

https://partyservice-katus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Katus Metzgerei & Partyservice is a fourth-generation family butcher and caterer in Germany's Pfalz region, operating three retail branches with in-house slaughtering and producing traditional Palatinate meat specialties and on-site grill event catering for local households and private event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Butcher & Catering

NAICS

Meat Retailers (445240), Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116), Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Meat Packing Plants (2011), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Butcher Shops & Meat Markets (CRAHAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB)

Keywords

• Traditional butcher shop
• Event catering services
• Artisanal meat products
• In-house slaughtering
• Palatinate regional specialties

Headquarters

HQ city

Steinfeld

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail meat and sausage sales: Sale of fresh meat, sausages, and specialty products directly to consumers through three retail branch locations. Products include pork, beef, veal, and processed meats prepared in-house.
2. Party service and catering: Full-service catering for events including grill events, buffets (hot and cold), and à la carte menus. Catering for private events and celebrations with personalized menu planning.
3. Online shop (Visawie marketplace): Products sold through the Visawie online marketplace, enabling e-commerce sales alongside the physical retail presence.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Katus Metzgerei & Partyservice is a fourth-generation, family-run traditional German butcher (Metzgerei) and party-catering company. It operates in-house slaughtering of cattle and calves (with EU slaughterhouse approval) at its Steinfeld, Germany base, and runs three retail butcher shops (Steinfeld, Kandel, Schweigen-Rechtenbach) selling fresh meats, sausages, Palatinate regional specialties, and daily menus. The Partyservice arm provides full-service catering for private events, including customized menus, custom spice blends, and a mobile custom grilling rig.

Product overview

Katus Metzgerei & Partyservice is a fourth-generation family-owned traditional craft business with three branches (Steinfeld, Kandel, Schweigen-Rechtenbach) offering two integrated product lines: a traditional butcher shop (Metzgerei) and full-service party catering (Partyservice). The Metzgerei provides fresh meats, sausages, and specialty products including Pfälzer Saumagen, Leberrotwurst, Blutwurst, Leberwurst, various dumplings, bratwurst, and smoked fish products. The Partyservice offers catering including grill events, hot/cold buffets, and à la carte menus. The company slaughters cattle and calves on-site, was the second operation in Rhineland-Palatinate to receive EU slaughterhouse approval, and sources pork from Schwäbisch Hall through the Bäuerliche Erzeuger-Gemeinschaft. Additional offerings include seasonal salads, antipasti, cheese, and ready-to-cook meals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Katus-Feinschmecker-Gazette: The company's newsletter publication that informs customers about changing weekly offers, including Christmas and Easter offerings.

Products and services

• Metzgerei (Traditional Butcher Shop)
• Partyservice (Party & Catering Service)

Quantifiable outcome

• Daily changing menus at all three locations provide fresh options every day of the week
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Penny MarktcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKatus operates a retail branch inside a Penny Markt discount supermarket location in Schweigen-Rechtenbach (In der Schmalwiese 1), reaching Penny Markts customer base. The branch offers daily rotating hot counter items and regular retail products.
• VisawieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKatus products are available for purchase through the Visawie online marketplace (visawie.com), extending the company's reach beyond its physical retail locations to online customers.
• Bäuerliche Erzeuger-Gemeinschaft Schwäbisch-HallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKatus sources its pork from the Bäuerliche Erzeuger-Gemeinschaft Schwäbisch-Hall, which stands for sustainable production, controlled manufacturing and slaughtering, no antibiotics or medication, fair-paid farmers, and permanently employed staff (no contractor arrangements). This partnership ensures high-quality, ethically sourced pork for the company's products.
• Herbs and spice suppliersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKatus works with spice suppliers who prepare custom spice blends according to Katus specifications, with a consistent seasoning value (Würzwert) ensuring identical flavor intensity. Fresh herbs are sourced and processed fresh, with winter alternatives using dried herbs or cold-pressed herb oil concentrates.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vinzenz Murr: Munich-based traditional Metzgerei chain with multiple branches, in-house production, and an event catering arm — the closest German analogue to Katus's combined butcher + party-service model, though at larger scale and in a different region.
• Schuster Fleischwaren: Regional German family butcher with in-house production of sausages and specialties plus a party service / catering offering. Closely mirrors Katus's dual Metzgerei + Partyservice structure at a comparable regional scale.
• Kofler & Kompanie: Premium German event caterer focused on high-end corporate and private events with strong culinary positioning. Directly comparable to Katus's Partyservice division in target customer (private celebrations, premium events) though larger and more urban.

Broad incumbents

• Wiesbauer: Austrian family-run meat specialty producer with strong regional brand in Wurst and Schinken categories, sold across DACH retail. Comparable in heritage positioning and sausage specialization, though at industrial scale.
• Sodexo (Germany): Global contract foodservice provider with German operations across corporate, event, and institutional catering. Comparable as a competing channel for outsourced event catering in the German market, though with very different unit economics and menu breadth.
• DO & CO: Austrian-headquartered premium event caterer with German operations, focused on high-end sports, airline, and private events. Comparable to the Katus Partyservice arm in the event-catering category, though operating at a national and corporate-event scale.
• Aramark (Germany): Global contract foodservice and catering company with German operations serving corporate, event, and institutional clients. Comparable to Katus's event catering motion, but at a vastly larger scale and with broader menu capabilities.
• Rügenwalder Mühle: Major German manufacturer of meat and increasingly plant-based specialty products, sold nationally through retail and discount channels including Penny. Competitor at the product level rather than the craft retail level; relevant for category demand dynamics.
• Marché / Mövenpick Restaurants: International event catering and foodservice operator with a strong DACH presence, offering outsourced catering for events and corporate functions. Comparable to Katus's Partyservice arm at the B2B event level, though with a much broader menu and geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Hardthof: German organic/artisan butcher with farm-to-counter sourcing and direct sales, including online. Comparable to Katus in the craft-butcher and ethical-sourcing story, though with a different channel mix (farm-shop + e-commerce).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/metzgerei_partyservice_katus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/partyservice-katus

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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