De Kort Catering

What De Kort Catering does

De Kort Catering is a family-owned, full-service catering company headquartered in Rijen, North Brabant, Netherlands, operating since 1993 (some sources state 1994). The company serves both corporate clients (company parties, staff celebrations, jubilees, formal openings, open days, relationship days, business lunches, and theme events) and private clients (weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and condolence gatherings), with operational capacity ranging from 35 to 3,500 guests per event. Its core product is end-to-end event organization that bundles in-house food preparation from a modern production kitchen with venue coordination, styling, furniture, tents, and entertainment, supported by preferred-catering partnerships with at least six regional venues including Hazelhof, 't Buyten Huys, Grote Kerk Breda, Buitenplaats Tessloo, Lambertuskerk, and Apparance.

The business model is professional-services based: revenue is generated per event via customized, quote-based pricing (no publicly disclosed rates) requested through the company website. The technology stack is non-proprietary and conventional — a WordPress website with a quote-request form, standard social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), and HACCP-compliant kitchen operations certified by NVWA. The company differentiates through sustainability investments (336 solar panels delivering 70% electricity self-sufficiency, 25-tonne annual CO2 reduction, Trees For All partnership, seasonal/local sourcing, food-bank donations) and through 30+ years of regional brand recognition in the Breda-Tilburg corridor.

Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven: the company relies on its website quote funnel, organic social media, customer testimonials, and venue partner referrals rather than paid acquisition. Service formats span buffets, walking dinners, sit-down dinners, shared dinners, streetfood/food trucks, fingerfood, and BBQ (OFYR/Big Green Egg). Geographic reach is strictly regional within North Brabant, with no disclosed expansion beyond the Breda and Tilburg service area, and the company is privately held with no institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or public-market signals.

Name

De Kort Catering

Legal name

De Kort Catering

Website

https://dekortcatering.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

De Kort Catering is a family-owned Dutch full-service catering company based in Rijen, North Brabant, that provides end-to-end event organization including food, staffing, styling, and venue coordination for corporate events (35-3,500 guests) and private celebrations across the Breda-Tilburg region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310), Special Food Services (7223)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH), Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Corporate event catering
• Wedding catering
• Business lunch catering
• Full-service event organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Rijen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service catering for events including corporate parties, weddings, jubilees, openings, and private celebrations. Revenue is generated on a per-event basis with customized menus and full event organization services.
2. Full-Service Event Organization: Beyond catering, the company generates revenue from organizing complete events including location sourcing, styling, furniture, tents, entertainment, and personnel. This is bundled with catering services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

De Kort Catering is a Netherlands-based full-service catering company that prepares and serves food for corporate and private events from its own production kitchen in Rijen, North Brabant. The company bundles food preparation, service staff, styling, furniture, tents, entertainment, and venue coordination into complete event packages for weddings, corporate parties, business lunches, openings, and other celebrations. Services are quote-based and executed on-site at the client's chosen location or at one of its partner venues.

Product overview

De Kort Catering is a full-service catering company offering a comprehensive portfolio of catering services for both business and private events. The core offering consists of full-service catering that encompasses food preparation, service personnel, styling, equipment rental, venue coordination, and complete event organization. Business catering services include corporate events, company parties, business openings, anniversaries, client relationship days, open days, theme parties, and business lunches (35-3,500 persons). Private catering services cover weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, condolence gatherings, and other celebrations. Service formats include buffet catering, walking dinner, sit-down dinner, shared dinner, streetfood/food truck experiences, fingerfood/hapjes, and barbecue (OFYR and Big Green Egg). The company also provides venue coordination services with partner locations including Grote Kerk Breda, Buitenplaats Tessloo, Lambertuskerk, 't Buyten Huys, Apparance, Hazelhof, and Lutherse Kerk. De Kort Catering operates from its own production kitchen in Rijen and provides services throughout Breda, Tilburg, and surrounding areas in Brabant, Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-service Catering Complete catering service bundling food preparation, service staff, equipment rental, styling, and end-to-end event organization from concept to execution for both corporate and private clients.
• Business Event Catering (Zakelijke Catering) Catering for corporate clients covering company parties, formal openings, jubileums, relationship days, seminars, workshops, expositions, and networking events across North Brabant.
• Corporate Party Catering (Bedrijfsfeest) Catering for company celebrations including walking dinners, food truck festivals, buffets, sit-down dinners, and OFYR/Big Green Egg barbecue experiences.
• Business Lunch Service Catering for business lunches and conferences ranging from 35 to 3,500 persons, including formal lunches, food truck concepts, biological/vegetarian packages, and Mediterranean barbecue lunches.
• Wedding Catering (Bruiloften) Full-service wedding catering covering ceremony support, reception, dining, styling, furniture, tents, and coordination with venue partners such as Hazelhof and 't Buyten Huys.
• Private Event Catering (Particuliere Catering) Catering for private celebrations including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, memorials/condolences, 21st dinners, baby showers, and graduation ceremonies.
• Event Organization Service Complete event organization from concept to execution, including location selection, styling, entertainment, catering, furniture, tents, and logistics coordination.
• Venue Coordination Service (Locaties) Venue selection and coordination service providing access to partner locations including Grote Kerk Breda, Buitenplaats Tessloo, Lambertuskerk Raamsdonk, 't Buyten Huys, Apparance, Hazelhof, and Lutherse Kerk.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieves 70% electricity self-sufficiency through solar energy
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grote Kerk BredacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric church venue in the heart of Breda, suitable for formal corporate events and special celebrations. De Kort Catering works with this venue as a preferred catering partner, providing full event services for gatherings in this iconic location.
• Buitenplaats TessloocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique estate located at the edge of National Park Kampina near Oisterwijk. Features a modern Orangery and contemporary Gatehouse building with surrounding gardens, art, and nature. Ideal for special events with serene atmosphere year-round.
• Lambertuskerk RaamsdonkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonumental church building in Raamsdonk, suitable for romantic wedding ceremonies, memorial services, exhibitions, concerts, lectures, receptions, and corporate parties. The white, high space creates an elegant atmosphere.
• 't Buyten HuyscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in one of the most beautiful spots in the green heart between Breda, Rijsbergen, and Etten-Leur. Offers a tranquil, natural setting perfect for romantic weddings and events that embrace outdoor living ambiance.
• ApparanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeautiful, forested wedding and ceremony location in Etten-Leur, near Breda. Offers a natural, scenic setting for woodland-themed events and celebrations.
• HazelhofcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFairy-tale wedding venue in Rijsbergen surrounded by lush gardens with authentic, rural atmosphere. Features a beautiful orangery and charming outdoor spaces. De Kort Catering is the designated catering partner at Hazelhof, providing seamless culinary experiences for weddings.
• Trees For AllminorOthersSustainability partner for carbon offset program. De Kort Catering plants trees through Trees For All for large catering assignments as part of their environmental commitment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Albron: Albron is one of the largest Dutch food service and event catering companies, with national operations across corporate, healthcare, education, and event segments. It is a broad incumbent peer of De Kort Catering in the Dutch catering market, with significant overlap in corporate event catering but at a much larger scale.
• Hutten: Hutten is one of the largest Dutch full-service hospitality and catering companies, operating across corporate, healthcare, education, and events. It is comparable to De Kort Catering as a broad incumbent in the same Dutch catering and event-services space, though with significantly greater scale, national reach, and integrated food-service contracts.
• Sligro Food Group: Sligro is a major Dutch food service wholesaler and caterer supplying the hospitality and events industry. It is a broad incumbent comparable to De Kort Catering in the Dutch foodservice value chain, with overlapping customers but a primarily wholesale-plus-catering model rather than full-service event execution.

Emerging players

• Smaak & Zo Catering: Smaak & Zo is a smaller Dutch caterer focused on personalized catering for private and corporate events. It is comparable to De Kort Catering in service scope but with a smaller scale and emerging market presence, representing a like-for-like regional competitor.
• Unlimited Catering & Events: Unlimited Catering & Events is a Dutch event caterer providing food and event services for corporate and private clients. It is an emerging peer of De Kort Catering in the Dutch event-catering market with overlapping service formats and target segments.

Direct peers

• Maison van den Boer: Maison van den Boer is a Dutch event-catering specialist focused on corporate events, conferences, and private celebrations. It directly competes with De Kort Catering in full-service event catering, with comparable target segments (corporate and private) and a similar A-to-Z service model.
• Appèl Catering: Appèl is a Dutch event and corporate catering provider offering full-service catering for business events, weddings, and private occasions. It is a direct peer of De Kort Catering, serving overlapping customer segments with comparable menus, formats (buffets, walking dinners, sit-down), and sustainability positioning.
• Kloosterboer Catering: Kloosterboer is a Dutch food and catering company with a dedicated catering division serving corporate and private events. It is comparable to De Kort Catering as a full-service event caterer with overlap in customer segments and event formats, though operating at a larger overall scale.
• Van der Spek Catering: Van der Spek is a regional Dutch caterer providing full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and private parties. It is a direct peer of De Kort Catering in the mid-sized regional caterer segment with comparable offerings and target customers.
• Bouter Catering: Bouter is a Dutch full-service caterer specializing in corporate and private events, weddings, and large-scale gatherings. It is a direct competitor to De Kort Catering in the Dutch event-catering market with similar service formats and quote-based pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DeKortCateringRijen
• Facebookfacebook.com/dekortcatering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/de-kort-catering
• Instagraminstagram.com/dekortcatering
• Xx.com/DKortCatering

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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