Culin’r Traiteur

What Culin’r Traiteur does

Culin'R Traiteur (legal entity SARL Culin'R, SIRET 49812880000048, RCS Boulogne-sur-mer) is a family-owned event catering company based in Cucq, Nord Pas de Calais, France, founded in 2007 by Rémy Bauchet. The company serves private and corporate clients across a 100-120 km service radius, executing approximately 100 weddings per year and a recurring calendar of corporate and institutional events. Its offering is a bespoke catering service built around seasonal menus, local terroir sourcing from a network of 10+ regional artisan suppliers, and on-site event execution for occasions ranging from private weddings to corporate functions.

The business model is quote-based, with pricing set per event rather than per cover, reflecting the high-touch, customized nature of the service. The customer base is split between two segments: private individuals (weddings, family celebrations) and corporate and institutional clients, with named corporate accounts including Equip'HPA, Gan Assurances, Enduropale du Touquet, and Institut Calot Groupe Hopale. Reputation is built through a documented guest book of 251 testimonials spanning 2010-2026, and the company has invested in an eco-responsible production facility with solar panels, LED lighting, and rainwater harvesting, which is leveraged as both an operational and a sustainability marketing asset. There is no disclosed technology platform, software product, or proprietary system; the operating model is people- and kitchen-driven, with second-generation involvement (Romain Bauchet) signaling continuity.

Name

Culin’r Traiteur

Legal name

SARL Culin'R

Website

https://culin-r.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Culin'R Traiteur is a family-owned event caterer based in Cucq, France, serving weddings and corporate events for private individuals and institutions across a 100-120 km radius in Nord Pas de Calais.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate event catering
• Gala dinner catering
• Local ingredient sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Cucq

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service high-end catering for private and corporate events, including weddings, cocktail receptions, seated dinners, gala events, seminars, and family gatherings. Revenue is generated per event on a project basis, with pricing varying by guest count, menu selection, service level, beverage packages, and supplementary offerings such as animation, decoration, and transport.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Full-service high-end event catering for private and corporate events in the Hauts-de-France region of France, including weddings (approximately 100 per year), cocktail receptions, seated dinners, gala dinners, seminars, and family gatherings. The offering combines food preparation, professional on-site service teams, customized menu design, tastings, dietary accommodations, and event-day coordination, with a 100–120 km service radius anchored in Cucq, Nord Pas de Calais.

Product overview

Culin'r Traiteur operates as a high-end event catering company offering a unified service model that combines food preparation, service staff, and event coordination. The core offering centers on wedding and corporate event catering with approximately 100 weddings per year. The product portfolio consists of: (1) Wedding Catering Services and Corporate Event Catering as the primary service lines; (2) Meal components including Cocktail Pieces, Entrées, Plats, and Desserts organized in photo albums; (3) Buffets and Cold Buffets as modular offerings; (4) Culinary Animation Stations for interactive experiences; and (5) Venue and Equipment Rental referrals as supporting add-on services. All services are delivered with a full-service approach including menu consultation, tasting sessions, on-site service, and event coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Catering Services

Quantifiable outcome

• ~100 weddings per year served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Les Fraises de MontéchorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-run strawberry farm supplying freshly picked strawberries daily. Founded by Xavier Broutier in 1987 and taken over by his son Louis. Provides premium seasonal strawberries used in Culin'R desserts and menus.
• Ferme de Gaetan et Sophie Leviel (Montcavrel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoat farm at Montcavrel producing artisanal goat cheeses, butter, and fromage blanc. Provides goat cheese and salted butter for cheese boards and culinary preparations.
• Philippe Olivier (Fromager Affineur)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCheese affineur since 1907, run by Philippe and Romain Olivier. Specializes in rediscovering and aging forgotten cheeses from small French producers, with a focus on raw-milk cheeses from natural environments.
• Les Frères BernardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCheese producers since 1990 based on the Côte d'Opale, committed to a 100% local milk supply with all dairy producers located within 10km of their workshops.
• Fruits des WeppescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily orchard and juice producer in the Nord region. Fruits are hand-picked and processed into apple juices and ciders. Provides fruit juices and apple-based beverages for events.
• Histoire d'AbeillesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-generational beekeeping family (4 generations) operating a honey museum. Supplies honey for Culin'R recipes (lemonade, honey vinaigrette) and hosts approximately 15 beehives on Culin'R's property.
• Earl S.V. Macrez (Montcavrel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree-range egg producer from Montcavrel supplying the majority of Culin'R's egg needs for both savory and sweet recipes.
• Ca PousseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicro-greens and pea shoot producer operating since late 2023, delivering to Baie de Somme, Amiens, Le Touquet, and Montreuil-sur-Mer. Provides specialty micro-greens and pea shoots that garnish and complete Culin'R's dishes.
• Beurre de Montreuil-sur-Mer (M. Maillard)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtisanal butter producer using milk from Hauts de France herds. Recognized with a 'Saveurs en Or' award for premium butter, supplying Culin'R with sweet and salted butter.
• Fleur de Sel des 2 Caps (Xavier Helsmoortel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSea salt producer harvesting fleur de sel at Cap Gris-Nez on the Deux Caps site — the only salt producer in the Hauts-de-France region.
• Domaine de la TraxènecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPreferred event venue frequently referenced in client testimonials. Serves as a key referral partner for Culin'R's wedding catering services.
• Les Fishtons (Food-Truck)minorOthersFish and seafood food truck operating on the Côte d'Opale. Listed as a recommended service provider (rebound/prestub) on Culin'R's website for clients seeking supplementary catering options.
• Hélène Vlamynck (Make-up Artist)minorOthersProfessional makeup artist recommended on Culin'R's website under 'Autres' (other) services, offering bridal and event beauty services to Culin'R clients.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Potel et Chabot: Historic French premium event caterer serving weddings, corporate events, and gala dinners at venues across France. Closest national-scale peer to Culin'R's high-end turnkey event catering model.
• Saint Clair Le Traiteur: Premium French event caterer specializing in weddings, corporate functions, and gala dinners with a turnkey service model. Direct competitor in the high-end event catering space.
• Maison Fossier: Champagne-based premium biscuit and confectionery brand that has expanded into event catering and gift services. Comparable in premium positioning and regional heritage sourcing.
• Terres de Cuisine: French premium event caterer focused on weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations with a turnkey delivery model. Direct competitor in the high-end event catering segment.
• Noël Traiteur: French premium event caterer serving weddings, private parties, and corporate events with a quote-based model. Closely comparable in service scope, target clientele, and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Lenôtre: Iconic French premium catering and gastronomy brand offering event catering, corporate dining, and culinary services. Operates as a broader portfolio incumbent in the same premium catering category.
• Traiteur de France: Federated network of premium French caterers (Maison Boivin, Hédiard-style operators) serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Comparable as a broader national quality-catering platform.

Regional players

• Meert: Lille-based heritage pâtissier and tea room with catering services; geographic neighbor in Hauts-de-France. Comparable as a regional premium food/catering brand serving the same Nord Pas de Calais clientele.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/culinrtraiteur
• YouTubefacebook.com/culinr.traiteur/?locale=fr_FR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/culin'r

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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