Det Gode Selskap AS

What Det Gode Selskap AS does

Det Gode Selskap AS is a Bergen, Norway-based catering and event management company founded in 2006 by chefs Masudur Rahman (Head Chef, NM-Gull seafood winner 1997, named game chef of the year) and Gunnar Anthun (CEO, former kitchen chief in the Norwegian Armed Forces). The company operates as a private limited company (AS) since 2008 and is founder-owned and bootstrapped, with no external institutional capital. Its core offering is high-quality catering for corporate events (Christmas parties, kick-offs, client entertainment) and private celebrations (weddings, confirmations, baptisms, birthdays), scaled from 10 to 400+ guests, using traditional Norwegian raw materials combined with continental culinary technique.

The business model rests on three revenue streams. The primary stream is professional catering services with customisable menus (3–5 course formal dining, tapas, cocktail, seasonal special menus). The second stream is venue rental and full event management delivered through partnerships with a portfolio of distinctive Bergen venues — Akvariet (Bergen Aquarium, exclusive operator since June 2021), Oseana Kultur & Kunstsenter, Christinegaard Hovedgaard (1600s manor), Harbour Brygge, Sandviksboder 78 (1804 protected cultural monument), Moldegaard, and Odd Fellowhuset. The third stream is Cafe Bergen Havn at Hurtigruteterminalen, a daily lunch café (10:00–16:00) serving walk-in guests, Fjordline and Hurtigruten passengers, and take-away orders via the Get Food platform, which converts to private event space for up to 200 guests on evenings and weekends.

The company employs approximately 15 people and is headquartered at Bergen Havn, Nøstegaten 30. Direct supplier relationships with Bønes Gårdsmat (pinnekjøtt), Sekkingstad Hummerfarm (lobster), Edelgris (pork), and Morvik Hjemmebakeri underpin a provenance-based quality positioning. Go-to-market is sales-led with seasonal content marketing (blog, Facebook, Instagram, newsletter) targeting Bergen regional corporate and private customers; no intermediary resellers, no proprietary technology platform, and no AI capabilities are in evidence.

Name

Det Gode Selskap AS

Legal name

Det Gode Selskap AS

Website

https://detgodeselskap.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Det Gode Selskap AS is a Bergen, Norway-based catering and event management company (founded 2006, ~15 employees) serving corporate clients and private celebrations with custom menus and exclusive access to distinctive Bergen venues, led by NM-Gull-awarded chef founders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Concessions, Pop-Ups & Temporary Foodservice for Events (THAHAKAL), Event Culinary Staffing & Back-of-House Services (Chefs, Servers, Bartenders) (THAHAKAN)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Corporate event catering
• Wedding catering
• Venue rental services
• Specialty event menus

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Catering Services: The primary revenue driver. Det Gode Selskap provides high-quality catering for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large corporate functions (up to 400+ guests). Offerings include multi-course menus (3–5 courses), tapas, cocktail/finger food, seasonal and special occasion menus (Christmas, Easter, Oktoberfest, summer grill), and custom menus. Catering is delivered at customer locations, partner venues, or company-managed venues.
2. Venue Rental and Event Management: Through partnerships with unique event venues across the Bergen region (Akvariet, Oseana, Christinegaard Hovedgaard, Harbour Brygge, Sandviksboder 78, Moldegaard, Odd Fellowhuset), the company provides venue access, setup, decoration, entertainment, and full event coordination as part of integrated packages.
3. Cafe Bergen Havn — Restaurant and Take-Away: The company operates Cafe Bergen Havn in Hurtigruteterminalen, Nøstegaten 30, Bergen, serving lunch daily (10:00–16:00) to café guests and travellers (Fjordline and Hurtigruten). The café offers dine-in and take-away lunch (baguettes, wraps) through the Get Food online portal. On evenings and weekends, the venue is configured for private events up to 200 guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Det Gode Selskap AS is a Norwegian catering and event management company founded in 2006 that provides high-quality catering for events ranging from intimate private gatherings (10 guests) to large corporate functions (up to 400+ guests), including multi-course formal dining menus, tapas and finger food, and seasonal/special occasion menus (Christmas, Easter, grill, Oktoberfest). The company also operates Cafe Bergen Havn, a daily walk-in lunch café and take-away service in central Bergen, and provides access to distinctive event venues across the Bergen region through exclusive and preferred partnerships.

Product overview

Det Gode Selskap AS is a Norwegian catering and event management company founded in 2006, operating as a catering specialist with access to unique event venues. The core offering combines catering services (Selskapsmenyer for formal dining, Tapas og Fingermat for appetizer-style service, and Spesialmenyer for seasonal/special occasions) with venue rental capabilities at premium Bergen locations including Akvariet, Christinegaard Hovedgaard, Harbour Brygge, Moldegaard, and Oseana Kultur & Kunstsenter. Additional offerings include Cafe Bergen Havn for daily lunch service, and on-site chef services (Kokk Hjem) for private events. The company emphasizes Norwegian and Nordic culinary traditions combined with continental elements, using high-quality seasonal ingredients sourced from local and regional producers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cafe Bergen Havn: Lunch cafe with all rights centrally located in Hurtigruteterminalen, Nøstegaten 30. Open for lunch between 10-16 for lunch guests and travelers with Fjordline and Hurtigruten.

Products and services

• Catering Services Full-service catering for events from 10 to 400+ guests, delivered at customer locations, partner venues, or company-managed venues. Covers formal multi-course dining menus (selskapsmenyer), tapas and finger food, and seasonal/special occasion menus (Christmas julebord, Easter, grill, Oktoberfest, lunch/snacks). Customisable for dietary requirements including vegetarian and vegan options. Targets both corporate clients and private celebrations.
• Venue Rental and Event Management (Lokaler) Access to a portfolio of distinctive event venues across the Bergen region: Akvariet (Bergen Aquarium, exclusive operator since June 2021, Rotunden up to 400 guests), Oseana Kultur & Kunstsenter (up to 1,100 guests), Christinegaard Hovedgaard (1600s manor, 10-60 guests), Harbour Brygge (30-200 guests), Sandviksboder 78 (historic protected monument, 50-250 guests), Moldegaard (10-80 guests with chapel), and Odd Fellowhuset (30-250 guests). Includes full event coordination (decoration, equipment, tent, entertainment) bundled with catering.
• Cafe Bergen Havn

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 22,000 guests at Allan Jackson concert at Bergen Travpark in 2009, received a '5 out of 6 dice score' review in BA and BT newspapers
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Akvariet (Bergen Aquarium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021As of 1 June 2021, Det Gode Selskap became the exclusive restaurant, events, and catering operator at Akvariet (Bergen Aquarium) — described as one of Bergen's finest attractions. The company manages the on-site restaurant (Spiseriet), Rotunden event space (up to 400 guests), and all private event and catering operations. This is the company's flagship venue partnership, giving them exclusive rights to all catering and event revenue at a unique underwater venue.
• Oseana Kultur & KunstsentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOseana Kultur & Kunstsenter is a cultural and arts centre located by the water in Bjørnafjorden (approximately 30 minutes from Bergen). The venue offers six rooms suitable for events from 32 to 1,100 guests. Det Gode Selskap provides catering for events held at Oseana, including weddings, corporate dinners, and large celebrations.
• Christinegaard HovedgaardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristinegaard Hovedgaard is a historic 1600s manor house at the top of Sandviken in Bergen, with panoramic views over the Bergen harbour entrance. The venue hosts weddings, confirmations, corporate events, and celebrations for 10–60 guests. Det Gode Selskap provides catering services for events at the venue.
• Harbour Brygge & SelskapslokalermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarbour Brygge is a rustic, maritime event venue directly on the waterfront in Sandviken, Bergen, with panoramic harbour views and easy access to public transport. Capacity: 30–170 seated, up to 200 for mingling events. Det Gode Selskap provides catering for events at this venue.
• Sandviksboder 78majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSandviksboder 78B (built 1804) is Bergen's last authentic dried-cod storage building, now a protected cultural monument. Used for special occasion events for 50–250 guests. Det Gode Selskap provides catering for events held at this unique historic venue.
• MoldegaardmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoldegaard is located south of Bergen with views over the Bjørnefjorden. The venue includes a small ceremony house/chapel for weddings and baptisms, surrounded by parkland, riding arenas, and walking paths. Capacity: 10–80 guests. Det Gode Selskap provides catering for events at the venue.
• Odd Fellowhuset BergenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOdd Fellowhuset Bergen is a multipurpose event venue suitable for weddings, confirmations, anniversaries, memorials, courses, conferences, and events. Capacity: 30–250 guests. Det Gode Selskap provides catering for events at this venue.
• Bønes Gårdsmat (Bønes Farm Food)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBønes Gårdsmat is a local farm supplying premium Norwegian meat products, particularly pinnekjøtt (dried salted lamb ribs) and julekorv (Christmas sausage) used in Det Gode Selskap's Christmas menus. The farm's high-quality, traditional products are a key ingredient in the company's seasonal and Christmas catering offerings.
• Sekkingstad HummerfarmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSekkingstad Hummerfarm supplies premium Norwegian lobster for use in Det Gode Selskap's seafood menus and special occasion offerings.
• Morvik HjemmebakeriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorvik Hjemmebakeri is listed as a partner bakery supplying fresh baked goods for events and catering services.
• Bergen Kokk og Serveringstjenester ASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerListed as a partnership for service personnel and waiting staff, providing additional serving staff for large events beyond the company's core team.
• Edelgris (Jæren)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdelgris from Jæren supplies premium pork products (svineribbe / pork belly) used in Det Gode Selskap's Christmas menus and special occasion menus.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cateringpartner AS: Norwegian catering company offering event catering and corporate meal services across Norway. Directly comparable to Det Gode Selskap in service model (catering-led) and target customer base (corporate events and private celebrations).
• Årstidene Catering AS: Established Norwegian caterer specializing in event catering for corporate and private occasions with multi-course menus. Directly comparable to Det Gode Selskap on premium catering positioning and event-led service offerings.
• Kantinepartner AS: Norwegian food service contractor providing catering and meal services to corporate and institutional clients. Comparable to Det Gode Selskap's contracted food service and event catering delivery model.
• Nor-Catering AS: Norwegian full-service catering company providing event catering for corporate and private clients. Comparable to Det Gode Selskap in offering customized menus, on-site service, and end-to-end event catering for similar customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo Norway: Global food service and facilities management operator with a significant Norwegian presence serving corporate, institutional, and event clients. Overlaps with Det Gode Selskap in catering and event services but operates at a much larger scale across broader verticals.
• Compass Group Norway: Major international contract foodservice provider operating in Norway through multiple brands, serving corporate, educational, and event clients. Comparable to Det Gode Selskap's contracted food service offering but with significantly broader scale and standardized menus.
• ISS A/S (ISS Facility Services Norway): Large facility services provider in Norway including catering, food service, and workplace hospitality. Overlaps with Det Gode Selskap in corporate event catering but operates as a broad facility services incumbent.

Regional players

• Scandic Hotel Bergen: Major hotel chain with strong Bergen presence offering banquet, conference, and event catering services. Comparable to Det Gode Selskap as a Bergen-region competitor for corporate events, weddings, and conferences, but delivers catering as part of a hotel-anchored offering.
• Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Bergen: Premium Bergen hotel offering conference and event facilities with in-house catering. Comparable to Det Gode Selskap for mid-to-large corporate and private events in Bergen, but anchored on a fixed hotel venue rather than a network of distinctive venues.
• Thon Hotel Bergen: Norwegian hotel chain with multiple Bergen properties offering conference, banquet, and catering services. Comparable to Det Gode Selskap in competing for corporate event and private celebration budgets in the Bergen region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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