What Catering International & Services does

Catering International & Services (Groupe CIS) is a French-headquartered international service integrator specializing in turnkey base camp management (gestion de base-vie) for organizations operating in remote, isolated, and extreme onshore and offshore environments. Founded in Marseille in 1992 by Régis Arnoux and listed on Euronext Growth since 1998 (ticker FR0000064446), the company delivers three core service pillars — Restauration (catering), Hôtellerie (hospitality), and Facility & Utility Management — alongside an innovation umbrella called smart4you that groups Security, Pilotage, Durability, and Well-being offerings. CIS serves enterprise and government clients in the energy (oil, gas, hydrogen), mining, construction, and institutional sectors, providing services from camp design and equipment supply through catering, hospitality, accommodation, multi-technical maintenance, waste and water management, fire safety, personnel transport, and offshore refueling.

The group operates 416 active sites across 17 countries — including France, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, and multiple African nations — with a workforce of approximately 16,600 collaborators, and reports that 100% of revenue is generated internationally. FY2024 revenue was €489.2 million. The technology stack supporting these operations includes the myCIS HR management and competency development platform (built on TalentSoft by Cegid, launched 2024), the Eyesense virtual reality training solution (launched 2021), and dedicated training through the Lycée Hôtelier de Marseille for site managers and culinary chefs.

The business model is enterprise field sales with direct, quote-based contracts customized to each client's project scope and geography; pricing is not publicly disclosed. CIS markets primarily through its corporate website, video library, investor relations section, and recruitment channels. The group is family-owned with founder Régis Arnoux's family retaining control despite public listing, and recent governance signals include a planned succession at the CIS Foundation (Laetitia succeeding Loïc after 18 years). Certifications include ISO 22000:2018 for food safety at the CAC Kazakhstan subsidiary, and the group is registered as a public limited company under French law.

Name

Catering International & Services

Legal name

Catering International & Services

Website

https://cis-catering.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Catering International & Services (Groupe CIS) is a French-listed international service integrator providing turnkey base camp management — catering, hospitality, and facility management — to energy, mining, construction, and government clients operating in remote and extreme environments across 17 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Base Camp Management Services: Comprehensive turnkey solutions for base camp management including catering, hospitality, and facility & utility management services provided to energy, mining, and construction sector clients, as well as institutions and governments operating in isolated environments worldwide

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CIS is a global integrator of base camp management services (gestion de base-vie) for clients operating in isolated and extreme onshore and offshore environments. Its core offering combines catering (restauration), hospitality (hôtellerie), and facility & utility management into turnkey solutions, complemented by the smart4you innovation label covering security, operations pilotage, sustainability, and employee wellbeing.

Product overview

Catering International & Services (CIS) is a global base camp management integrator offering a portfolio of services organized into three core pillars: Restauration (catering), Hôtellerie (hospitality), and Facility & Utility Management. Innovative solutions are consolidated under the smart4you label, which covers Security, Pilotage, Durability, and Wellbeing. The company also deploys technology modules including myCIS (an HR management platform powered by TalentSoft/Cegid) and Eyesense VR Training (virtual reality-based training). CIS operates 416 sites across 17 countries, providing turnkey services for the energy, mining, construction, and government sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restauration (Catering Services) Comprehensive catering services for base camps and offshore platforms, including meal preparation, delivery, and an agricultural initiative for local food sourcing; provided to enterprise clients in energy, mining, construction, and government sectors operating in remote locations.
• Hôtellerie (Hospitality Services) Hospitality services including reception, janitorial/cleaning, laundry, concierge, and industrial cleaning for remote base camps and production units; delivered to enterprise clients operating in isolated environments.
• Facility & Utility Management Integrated facility and utility management services covering access control, sports and leisure, multi-technical maintenance, industrial maintenance, waste management, landscaping, pest control, water treatment, fire safety, personnel transport, engineering/design & construction, fleet management, and offshore refueling; delivered to clients operating remote base camps.
• smart4you An innovative solutions label grouping advanced service offerings under four pillars: Security, Pilotage (operational monitoring/steering), Durability (sustainability), and Bien-être (wellbeing); offered to enterprise clients across the base camp management portfolio.
• myCIS A human resources management and competency development platform built on the TalentSoft solution by Cegid, enabling workforce management and skills development across CIS's international operational sites; used to support consistent HR practices across 17 countries.
• Eyesense VR Training A virtual reality-based training solution delivering immersive, scenario-based training for clients and CIS collaborators, focused on safety and operational readiness in isolated base camp environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly continuous growth since company creation

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cegid (TalentSoft)coreTechnology or IntegrationCIS uses TalentSoft platform by Cegid for its myCIS Human Resources management and skills development tool. This enables comprehensive workforce management across international operational sites with international recognition.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ESS (part of Compass Group): Subsidiary of Compass Group specializing in offshore and remote-site catering and hospitality, particularly for oil & gas platforms. Closest direct competitor to CIS's offshore and remote base camp offering.
• Elior Group: French-headquartered catering and support services company with operations in remote/industrial sites and international markets. Comparable to CIS as a French peer competing in similar catering and facility services segments.
• Serco Group: International public services company operating facility management, catering, and accommodation services for government, defense, and industrial clients including remote sites. Comparable to CIS's government and remote industrial client base.
• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities management company with a dedicated Energy & Resources segment serving remote oil, gas, and mining sites. Directly comparable to CIS in integrated base camp services for industrial clients.
• Civeo Corporation: Provider of workforce accommodation, hospitality, and related services to remote energy, mining, and industrial sites primarily in Canada, Australia, and the US. Highly comparable business model to CIS's remote site operations.
• ATCO Group (ATCO Frontec): ATCO Frontec delivers remote workforce accommodation, facility management, and military base camp services globally. Comparable to CIS in remote site hospitality and integrated facility services for industrial and government clients.

Broad incumbents

• Compass Group: Global market leader in contract food services and support services, with remote/offshore segment via ESS. Comparable to CIS in remote catering but at vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL): Global real estate and facility management services firm with industrial and corporate real estate operations. Comparable to CIS's facility management capabilities but focused more on commercial real estate than remote industrial sites.
• ISS A/S: Global facility services provider with integrated services including catering, cleaning, and technical maintenance across multiple sectors. Comparable to CIS in facility management capabilities but operates at much larger scale across diverse end markets.
• Aramark: Large diversified food services and uniform provider with a remote and industrial segment serving energy, mining, and construction clients. Comparable offering to CIS but operating across a much broader portfolio including education and sports.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A2 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Catering International & Services