Business of Bouffe

What Business of Bouffe does

Business of Bouffe is a French independent podcast media company founded in 2019 and headquartered at 80 Rue des Haies in Paris (20th arrondissement). It operates a network of approximately 16 podcast shows covering the food business ecosystem end-to-end, including restaurant operations, foodtech startups, HR and talent, agriculture and farming, dairy, beef, culinary culture, sustainability, and food fundamentals. Its flagship show has reached episode #81, and the company was co-founded by Philibert Chambre and Daniel Coutinho (ex-LVMH).

The core technology and platform are conventional podcast production and distribution, with no proprietary AI, model, or data pipeline disclosed. Content is produced as long-form interview audio and distributed simultaneously across six major podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, YouTube, Amazon Music, Castbox), supplemented by LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube video, and an email newsletter. A separate commerce-enabled sub-brand, The Good Bouffe, pairs audio documentaries with limited-time food experiences on thegoodbouffe.com, with 10% of sales donated to charity.

The business model combines three revenue streams: advertising and sponsorships (including core partnerships with Square for live events and Deliveroo for the Street Food vertical), a subscription-based community called Le Club Business of Bouffe, and transaction fees from The Good Bouffe e-commerce platform. Content is free for listeners; monetization is concentrated on the B2B side (sponsors, event partners) and the small subscriber base. The company employs 9 people, has not disclosed any external funding, and operates without a parent company or institutional investors based on available data.

Name

Business of Bouffe

Legal name

Business of Bouffe

Website

https://businessofbouffe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Business of Bouffe is an independent French podcast media network, founded in 2019, operating ~16 food-business shows (81+ episodes on the flagship) distributed across major podcast platforms and monetized via sponsorships, a paid community club, and a small e-commerce sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podcast Media (Food Industry)

NAICS

Sound Recording Industries (5122), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Networks & Multi-Show Publishers (MPACADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio Production & Podcasting (BPAFAIAE), Live Podcast Recordings (MPAGACAJ)

Keywords

• Food business podcast
• Food industry media
• Podcast network
• Culinary business content
• Food startup storytelling

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. The Good Bouffe platform: The Good Bouffe is a special initiative where the company creates immersive audio documentaries featuring food artisans, accompanied by exclusive time-limited offerings. For each sale, they donate 10% of profits to charitable initiatives chosen by their guests.
2. Club Business of Bouffe membership: A membership community for the Business of Bouffe audience, providing exclusive access, events, and content for subscribers.
3. Sponsored content and partnerships: Episodes feature sponsors and partners such as Square for events and Deliveroo for video content, providing advertising and sponsorship revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Business of Bouffe is a French podcast media platform that produces and distributes multiple audio shows covering the business of the food industry, from farm to plate. Its core is the flagship Business of Bouffe interview podcast (80+ episodes), supplemented by 15+ themed verticals on topics such as foodtech startups, HR in food, farmers and terroir, conscious consumption, beef, dairy, fine-dining chefs, culinary travel, food fundamentals, and industry news. The Good Bouffe pairs immersive audio documentaries with limited-time artisan food product experiences, and Le Club Business of Bouffe is a paid membership community. Content is distributed free across major podcast platforms and YouTube, with revenue from advertising/sponsorships, club subscriptions, and product sales.

Product overview

Business of Bouffe operates as a multi-platform podcast network centered on the food business ecosystem. The core product is the flagship Business of Bouffe podcast, supplemented by multiple specialized verticals including Startup of Bouffe (food innovation), Talents of Bouffe (HR in food), Les Pieds dans le Terroir (farmers), Culture Bouffe (conscious consumption), Culture Bœuf (beef), Entrez! Plat Dessert (chef interviews), France Terre de Lait (dairy), Food Karma (sustainability), Sur Le Champ (agriculture), The Good Bouffe (artisan experiences), and Eat's Business (industry news). Additional products include Bouchées Doubles (culinary travel), Basics of Bouffe (food fundamentals), and À Côté D'La Plaque (general interest). Fait Maison is a special crisis-edition series. Le Club provides a premium community membership tier. Content is distributed across major podcast platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, YouTube, Amazon Music, Castbox) and the company offers live event experiences through Le Show format.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Business of Bouffe (main podcast): The flagship podcast covering business stories in the food industry
• Startup of Bouffe
• Talents of Bouffe
• Les Pieds dans le Terroir
• Culture Bouffe
• Culture Boeuf
• Entrez Plat Dessert
• The Good Bouffe
• Food Karma
• Sur le Champ
• Fait Maison
• Basics of Bouffe
• Bouchées Doubles
• France Terre de Lait
• Eat's Business
• Le Club Business of Bouffe
• À Côté D'La Plaque

Products and services

• Business of Bouffe (flagship podcast) Flagship French-language interview podcast exploring the business side of the food industry, featuring chefs, food entrepreneurs, restaurateurs, and food-industry professionals; at episode #81 with 80+ episodes published.
• Startup of Bouffe Podcast vertical dedicated to food-innovation and foodtech startups, giving voice to entrepreneurs innovating across the food business (e.g., Hectarea, Pandobac, Grap).
• Talents of Bouffe Podcast vertical covering HR and talent management topics within the food-business sector.
• Les Pieds dans le Terroir Podcast vertical highlighting the stories of farmers and producers who feed the population, exploring terroir and agricultural expertise.
• Culture Bouffe Podcast vertical helping listeners make informed food choices and providing keys to better consumption practices.
• Culture Bœuf Podcast vertical dedicated to everything about beef, covering the beef industry and its various aspects.
• Entrez ! Plat, Dessert Podcast vertical that goes behind the scenes in chefs' kitchens, exploring their culinary world and philosophy (e.g., episodes with Stéphanie Le Quellec, Abdel Alaoui).
• France Terre de Lait Podcast vertical giving voice to actors in the French dairy sector, exploring the dairy industry.
• Bouchées Doubles Food podcast vertical taking listeners on a culinary journey around the world.
• Basics of Bouffe Podcast vertical breaking down and explaining fundamental food concepts for a general audience.
• À Côté D'La Plaque General-interest podcast vertical discussing topics outside of food, offering variety content.
• Food Karma Bi-weekly podcast hosted by Beena Paradin Migotto that explores how food connects to karma, health, and environmental sustainability through interviews with chefs, journalists, and activists.
• Sur Le Champ Podcast vertical featuring HEC Paris students traveling across France to meet inspiring farmers and discover agricultural innovation.
• The Good Bouffe Immersive audio-documentary podcast featuring food artisans and their exceptional know-how, paired with exclusive limited-time food experiences sold on thegoodbouffe.com, with 10% of profits donated to charitable initiatives chosen by guests.
• Fait Maison Special-edition podcast series created during the COVID-19 crisis featuring interviews with food-industry professionals about their experiences and adaptations during the pandemic.
• Eat's Business Press-review podcast covering food-industry news, hosted by Olivier Frey and Daniel Coutinho, analyzing industry trends, business strategies, and market developments in the food sector.
• Le Club Business of Bouffe Paid membership community providing exclusive access to Business of Bouffe content, events, and networking opportunities within the French food-business community.
• Business of Bouffe – Le Show Live in-person event format featuring Business of Bouffe personalities on stage with featured guests (first edition at Fuga Space, Paris, March 23, 2026).

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% of The Good Bouffe sales donated to charitable initiatives

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SquarecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Square served as the official partner for the first Business of Bouffe Show event held at Fuga Space in Paris on March 23, 2026. Square, described as 'les systèmes de caisses nouvelle génération' (next-generation point-of-sale systems), accompanied the production of this exceptional evening with passion and demanding standards.
• DeliveroocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDeliveroo provides support for the Business of Bouffe Street Food vertical, enabling episodes to be available in full video format on YouTube. The partnership enhances the visibility and reach of street food-focused content.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Numerama: Major French digital media outlet producing articles, podcasts, and video content. Comparable as a French multi-format digital media brand with podcast distribution and editorial sponsorship model, though focused on tech rather than food.
• Konbini: Independent French digital media company covering culture, food, lifestyle, and entertainment. Comparable as a French independent multi-vertical digital publisher with social-led distribution and brand-sponsored content.
• Brut. Major French-founded global digital media company producing video and short-form content across social platforms. Comparable as an independent French digital media brand with multi-platform distribution and brand partnership model, though at substantially larger scale.
• Loopsider: French digital media company producing documentary-style video and podcast content on social and business topics. Comparable as an independent French multi-format digital media publisher with brand-sponsored content and audience overlap in French professionals.
• Les Échos: Leading French business and financial media brand producing news, podcasts, and events. Comparable as a French business-focused media publisher with podcasts and live events targeting professional audiences and brand sponsors.

Direct peers

• Nouvelles Écoutes: Independent French podcast production company and network producing premium narrative and conversation podcasts. Directly comparable as a Paris-based multi-show podcast publisher with a similar independent, founder-led model targeting engaged French-speaking audiences.
• Le Fooding: French food media brand and guide covering restaurants, chefs, and food culture. Comparable as a French food-media authority targeting both industry professionals and engaged consumers, with similar editorial mission around food transparency.
• 750g: Major French food media community covering cooking, food culture, and food industry topics. Comparable as a French food-focused digital media brand with audience overlap in food enthusiasts and industry professionals.
• Slate.fr: French digital media outlet producing written journalism and podcasts across multiple verticals. Comparable as a Paris-based independent digital media company with multi-format content distribution and brand-sponsored programming.
• Bababam: French podcast media company producing multiple original shows distributed across major platforms. Directly comparable multi-vertical French podcast network with similar distribution strategy and brand-sponsored content monetization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgVW4d3o7PXMeE6-1VsXZ3A
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/businessofbouffe
• Instagraminstagram.com/business_of_bouffe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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