C-Gastronomie
C-Gastronomie is a high-end French catering company founded in 2007, serving corporate and private events across France via a 1,000m² kitchen laboratory, six Lyon-area retail boutiques, and Annecy hospitality venues (Libellule boat, Brasserie Bleu Impérial), affiliated with Maisons Bocuse.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersChaponost, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What C-Gastronomie does
C-Gastronomie is a high-end catering company founded in 2007, headquartered in Chaponost in the Lyon metropolitan area, operating as a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée). The company delivers premium catering services for corporate and private events across France, complemented by a six-boutique retail network in the Lyon region and two named hospitality venues in Annecy: the boat restaurant Libellule on Lake Annecy (opened April 2022) and the Brasserie Bleu Impérial at the Centre de Congrès du Grand Annecy (taken over November 2024).
The company's technical backbone is a 1,000m² European-standard kitchen laboratory and a 450m² logistics platform at Chaponost, enabling large-scale production (capability demonstrated at events serving up to 9,000 guests). Service offerings span event catering (weddings, corporate seminars, product launches, galas), cocktail and buffet services, meal tray delivery, pastry and dessert catering, and event scenography. A differentiated consumer layer includes retail boutiques selling ready-to-eat meals, fine groceries, and pastries (lunch formulas from €9.90), plus an online ordering platform. The company is an associated caterer of the Maisons Bocuse network, holds ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management, and operates under a European food-safety approval number issued by DDPP.
C-Gastronomie generates revenue through quote-based professional services for corporate and private events, unit-priced retail sales through boutiques and online ordering, and venue-based dining at Libellule and Bleu Impérial. Its customer base is hybrid: enterprise clients (e.g., Sephora, SYSTRA, Sodexo, Porsche, Groupama Stadium, LDLC Arena, Galeries Lafayette, Groupe Seb, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône) and private individuals. The company is founder/family-controlled with no external funding disclosed, and is actively recruiting to support growing operational capacity.
C-Gastronomie firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- C-Gastronomie
- Legal name
- C-Gastronomie
- Website
- https://c-gastronomie.fr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- C-Gastronomie is a high-end French catering company founded in 2007, serving corporate and private events across France via a 1,000m² kitchen laboratory, six Lyon-area retail boutiques, and Annecy hospitality venues (Libellule boat, Brasserie Bleu Impérial), affiliated with Maisons Bocuse.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
C-Gastronomie industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Catering Services
- NAICS
- Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets (722514)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias (THAFACAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- CPO (Central Production/Commissary) + Satellite Ghost Kitchens (THAFAJAH)
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Where C-Gastronomie is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chaponost
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices6 records
Markets served
C-Gastronomie business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Event Catering Services: High-end catering for corporate and private events including weddings, seminars, galas, and Cocktails. Full-service with scenography, decoration, and service staff included.
- Retail Boutique Sales: Sale of prepared meals, pastries, fine groceries, and holiday catalogs through physical boutiques and online ordering. Includes formule lunch starting at €9.90.
- Meal Delivery: Delivery of meal trays and catering to corporate offices and private residences
- Cruise Restaurant Operations: Restaurant boat operations on Lake Annecy (Libellule) and brasserie operations (Bleu Impérial) offering dining experiences
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Formules midi lunch menu starting at €9.90 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Lake Annecy cruise dinner experience at €210 per person |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom event catering - quote-based |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
C-Gastronomie product offering
Product offeringCore offering
C-Gastronomie is a high-end catering company based in Lyon, France, founded in 2007. The company provides gastronomic event catering services for private events (weddings, birthdays, baptisms), corporate events (seminars, product launches, gala dinners), and offers meal trays, pastries, cocktails, buffets, and event scenography. It also operates retail boutique locations and two on-site dining establishments (Bateau Libellule and Brasserie Bleu Impérial).
Product overview
C-Gastronomie is a high-end catering company founded in 2007, operating primarily in Lyon and Annecy, France. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of catering services organized around its core offerings: private event catering (traiteur particuliers), corporate catering (traiteur entreprises), wedding catering, and a retail boutique network with six locations. Supporting services include event scenography and decoration, pastry and dessert catering, cocktail and buffet services, and meal tray delivery. The company also operates two named establishments—the Bateau restaurant Libellule (a restaurant boat on Lake Annecy) and the Brasserie Bleu Impérial (at Annecy's Congress Center)—extending its presence from catering services into managed hospitality venues. With over 17 years of experience, C-Gastronomie positions itself as a premium, full-service caterer capable of serving events across France.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Traiteur Particuliers (Private Event Catering) High-end catering service for private events including weddings, birthdays, baptisms, and family celebrations. Customized gastronomic menus prepared by chefs and served at client venues or on-site locations.
- Mariage (Wedding Catering) Specialized catering service dedicated to weddings, offering customized menus, beverage service, and full coordination of the gastronomic offering for the wedding day.
- Traiteur Entreprises (Corporate Catering) Catering service for businesses and organizations including seminars, product launches, gala dinners, cocktail receptions, and corporate events. Tailored to professional contexts with scalable formats.
- Plateaux Repas (Meal Trays) Individual gourmet meal trays prepared for delivery to offices, meetings, or individual clients. Available as individual or collective formats.
- Traiteur Pâtisserie & Desserts (Pastry and Dessert Catering) Dedicated pastry and dessert service for events, led by a specialized pastry brigade including Chef Pâtissier Théo Martinie and overseen by Philippe Etchebest.
- Cocktail & Apéritif dînatoire Cocktail reception and aperitif dinatoire catering service with canapés, finger food, and beverages for professional or private events.
- Buffet Traiteur (Catering Buffet) Buffet-style catering service for events featuring a variety of dishes presented in self-service format for guests.
- Scénographie & Décoration (Event Scenography and Decoration) Event scenography and decoration service providing customized staging, table settings, and ambiance design to complement the gastronomic offering.
- Boutiques Traiteur (Retail Catering Boutiques) Network of six retail boutique locations plus a Paul Bocuse counter where customers can purchase prepared dishes, pastries, meal trays, and other gastronomic items directly in-store.
- Bateau Restaurant Libellule A restaurant located on a boat offering on-site dining and gastronomic menus. Serves as one of the company's signature on-premises dining venues.
- Brasserie Bleu Impérial A brasserie-style dining establishment operated by C-Gastronomie, offering on-site dining to the public.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 17 years of experience serving corporate and private clients
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use C-Gastronomie
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
C-Gastronomie technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
C-Gastronomie partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.
- Maisons BocuseflagshipC-Gastronomie is an associated caterer of the Maisons Bocuse network. This partnership provides access to the prestigious Bocuse brand, culinary expertise, and collaborative opportunities with other Bocuse-associated caterers. They work together on events and share the Bocuse culinary philosophy.
- SicolycoreProducer and supplier of fruits and vegetables practicing sustainable and responsible agriculture, supplying the Lyon market with quality seasonal produce.
- La Poissonnerie de ChaponostcoreFish supplier offering mainly artisanal French-caught fish, with selection made respecting products and arrivals.
- La Fromagerie Tête d'OrcoreCheese fromagerie in Lyon's 6th arrondissement selecting and aging a wide selection of regional cheeses.
- Maison MassecoreMeat supplier paying particular attention to animal feed and breeding sites.
- Ferme du MiloncoreOrganic beef supplier that obtained biological certification on March 1, 2000 after beginning conversion in 1997.
- Paul Bocuse CoffeecoreBlend of three fine arabicas roasted in a unique location in France by one of the best Alsatian roasters.
- HopHopFoodminorAssociation fighting food waste while helping those in precarious situations. C-Gastronomie partners with the network to make a positive social impact.
- Jade (Juice Brand)minorJuice partner supplying beverages made from carefully selected harvests from Rhône Valley partners. 70% of the range comes from French-grown fruits.
- Options LyonminorDecoration partner for wedding events, bringing tables and spaces to life with elegance and originality.
- Loca RéceptionminorEquipment and furniture rental partner providing necessary materials for perfectly equipped events.
- Sébastien BouilletcoreMajor pastry chef in Lyon, co-parrain of the Docteur Clown association along with Philippe Bernachon, creating spectacular showpieces.
- Philippe BernachoncoreMajor pastry chef in Lyon, co-parrain of the Docteur Clown association along with Sébastien Bouillet.
- Fondation Paul BocusecoreCollaboration on gastronomic offerings at the Open 6e Sens WTA tennis tournament, combining Bocuse foundation expertise with C-Gastronomie execution.
- SkillerminorVerification and consulting company that helped obtain European approval number (traceability, hygiene and food safety requirements) from DDPP.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
C-Gastronomie competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Maison Bocuse: The flagship Bocuse restaurant and brasserie group, partner/affiliation network of C-Gastronomie. Comparable as the broader umbrella brand within the French culinary ecosystem that defines premium positioning for both restaurants and associated caterers like C-Gastronomie.
- Groupe Bertrand: Large French hospitality group operating restaurants, brasseries, and catering concepts (including associated Bocuse brasseries). Comparable to C-Gastronomie as a French premium F&B operator with brasserie/event catering, though at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
- Sodexo Live!: Sodexo's sports, leisure, and hospitality event catering division serving stadiums, arenas, and major events globally. Comparable to C-Gastronomie's stadium/arena event work (Groupama Stadium, LDLC Arena) but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
Direct peers
- Maison Ducasse: Alain Ducasse's culinary enterprise encompassing restaurants, culinary consulting, and event catering. Comparable to C-Gastronomie as a chef-driven premium French event and hospitality brand with strong brand-led pricing power.
- Fauchon: Premium French gastronomy house with catering, retail boutiques, and gourmet product lines. Comparable to C-Gastronomie for its combination of premium catering services and boutique retail of prepared foods and pâtisseries.
- Lenôtre: Iconic French premium caterer and pâtisser (now owned by Sodexo) offering event catering, retail boutiques, and gourmet products. Highly comparable to C-Gastronomie in combining boutique retail, pastry, and event catering under a luxury culinary brand.
- Potel et Chabot: Historic French premium event caterer serving corporate galas, weddings, and luxury hospitality events nationwide. Directly comparable to C-Gastronomie in target customers (large enterprises, institutions), service model (full-service catering with scenography), and premium positioning.
Emerging players
- Big Mamma Group: Fast-growing French premium casual restaurant group with strong brand identity and experiential positioning. Comparable to C-Gastronomie in targeting experience-driven premium customers, though focused on sit-down restaurants rather than event catering.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
C-Gastronomie social profiles
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C-Gastronomie leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
C-Gastronomie funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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C-Gastronomie M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about C-Gastronomie
What does C-Gastronomie do?
C-Gastronomie is a high-end catering company based in Lyon, France, founded in 2007. The company provides gastronomic event catering services for private events (weddings, birthdays, baptisms), corporate events (seminars, product launches, gala dinners), and offers meal trays, pastries, cocktails, buffets, and event scenography. It also operates retail boutique locations and two on-site dining establishments (Bateau Libellule and Brasserie Bleu Impérial).
Is C-Gastronomie a public or private company?
C-Gastronomie is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was C-Gastronomie founded?
C-Gastronomie was founded in 2007. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is C-Gastronomie based?
C-Gastronomie is headquartered in Chaponost, France, in the Europe region.
How does C-Gastronomie make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Event Catering Services are the primary driver. The others are retail Boutique Sales, meal Delivery and cruise Restaurant Operations.
Who are C-Gastronomie's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Maison Bocuse, Groupe Bertrand and Sodexo Live!. Direct peers are Maison Ducasse, Fauchon, Lenôtre and Potel et Chabot. Big Mamma Group is listed as an emerging player.
Does C-Gastronomie have an API?
No public API is recorded for C-Gastronomie.
What industry is C-Gastronomie in?
C-Gastronomie's product category is Event Catering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFACAI, Brasseries, Bistros & Trattorias, with a secondary code of THAFAJAH, CPO (Central Production/Commissary) + Satellite Ghost Kitchens. Its NAICS code is 722514.