Esmeyer GmbH & Co. KG.

What Esmeyer GmbH & Co. KG. does

Esmeyer GmbH & Co. KG is a privately-held German business structured as a limited partnership (Kommanditgesellschaft) and operates a B2B e-commerce platform, esmeyer-shop.de, targeting facility operators, companies, and canteens. The company positions itself as a one-stop supplier for kitchen, dining, conference room, and facility-procurement needs, distributing a broad catalog that spans cutlery, tableware, glassware, insulated beverage containers, table-setting accessories, food and beverages, kitchen appliances, and office/hygiene/facility supplies. Alongside third-party brands (WMF, Villeroy & Boch, Zwilling, Stelton, EMSA, ALFI, Sambonet), Esmeyer sells its own private-label lines (Esmeyer Basic and Esmeyer Premium cutlery) and offers personalization services such as laser engraving.

The underlying technology is a standard B2B e-commerce storefront with multi-language support (German, English, French, Dutch), customer account management (profiles, addresses, order history, wishlist), and an inquiry/quote workflow rather than anonymous direct checkout. The sales motion is B2B and consultation-oriented, with account registration required for ordering and a 24/7 service contact line ([email protected], +49 2104 233-0). The headquarters phone area code (02104) places the operation in Mettmann, North Rhine-Westphalia, and the served geography is DACH with extensions into neighboring European countries via language coverage.

Revenue is generated through one-time B2B product sales of physical goods, with pricing not publicly disclosed and conducted through the account-based quote/inquiry system. No external funding, parent company, subsidiaries, or M&A activity is evidenced. The company carries no disclosed financial metrics, headcount, app presence, or proprietary AI capabilities, and operates as a pure-play B2B catalog distributor in the facility and canteen supply segment.

Name

Esmeyer GmbH & Co. KG.

Legal name

Esmeyer GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://esmeyer.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Esmeyer GmbH & Co. KG is a privately-held German B2B e-commerce distributor supplying tableware, cutlery, kitchen equipment, and facility supplies to companies, facility operators, and canteens across the DACH region and neighboring European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Kitchen and Canteen Supplies

SIC

Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Wholesale-Misc Durable Goods (5090)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK), Coffee & Tea Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAH), Bakery & Confectionery Wholesale (AFAIABAG)

Keywords

• B2B catering supplies
• Commercial kitchen equipment
• Tableware wholesale
• Canteen equipment supply
• Foodservice supplies

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Product Sales: Sale of tableware, cutlery, kitchen equipment, and facility supplies to businesses including canteens, companies, and institutions. Products include branded items from manufacturers like WMF, Villeroy & Boch, Zwilling, and Stelton.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Esmeyer GmbH & Co. KG is a B2B supplier specializing in tableware, cutlery, glassware, kitchen equipment, and facility supplies. The company serves canteens, companies, conference venues, and other institutional buyers with a comprehensive e-commerce catalog covering cutlery, plates, glasses, cooking utensils, serving equipment, and conference supplies.

Product overview

Esmeyer GmbH & Co. KG is a B2B equipment supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of products for facilities, companies, and canteens. The offering consists of a multi-category product catalog organized into eight main product categories: (1) Besteck (Cutlery/Flatware) including stainless steel cutlery series in basic and premium grades with engraving services, (2) Geschirr (Dishes/Tableware) encompassing porcelain, hard glass, and plastic tableware for large-scale catering and conference use, (3) Gläser und Krüge (Glasses and Jugs) featuring stemware, stemless glasses, plastic cups, and beverage accessories, (4) Isolierkannen und Spender (Insulated Jugs and Dispensers) with metal and colored insulated containers and beverage dispensers, (5) Gedeckter Tisch (Table Setting) including buffet equipment, table linens, and serving accessories, (6) Essen & Trinken (Food & Beverages) comprising pastries, confectionery, and hot/cold beverages, (7) Küche und Geräte (Kitchen and Appliances) offering electrical appliances, cookware, food storage, and large kitchen equipment, and (8) Einrichtung/Hygiene/Büro (Furnishing/Hygiene/Office) providing facility furniture, hygiene products, and office supplies. The platform operates as an e-commerce catalog allowing business customers to purchase equipment for professional dining and facility management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cutlery and Flatware (Besteck)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• METRO AG: Germany-headquartered wholesale and foodservice group operating METRO Cash & Carry and delivery specialists. Serves HoReCa and institutional buyers with a broad assortment including kitchen equipment and dining supplies, but at substantially larger scale and with diversified sourcing.
• WMF Group: Premium German manufacturer of cutlery, cookware, and professional coffee equipment that is also a key supplier for Esmeyer. Operates its own B2B channels and represents the dual role of supplier and adjacent competitor in the premium end of the tableware category.
• Villeroy & Boch: Premium German tableware and ceramics brand with a dedicated B2B/hospitality division. Comparable in offering porcelain tableware and cutlery to commercial and institutional customers, and is also a listed supplier on Esmeyer's platform.

Emerging players

• Gastrostore: German online B2B retailer specializing in gastronomy, hotel, and catering supplies including tableware, kitchen equipment, and consumables. Comparable e-commerce-led distribution model serving similar commercial foodservice customers.

Direct peers

• Rieber GmbH: German manufacturer and supplier of professional kitchen and foodservice equipment, including tableware and serving solutions targeting canteens and institutional kitchens. Comparable in end-customer focus and product category, though operating further upstream in the value chain.
• Bartscher GmbH: German commercial kitchen equipment supplier offering small appliances, cookware, and buffet/serving equipment to professional kitchens. Comparable in serving institutional and commercial foodservice buyers with related kitchen and dining equipment categories.
• Transgourmet Deutschland: German foodservice wholesaler serving community catering, hotels, and restaurants with a wide assortment of food and non-food supplies. Overlapping product mix (kitchen equipment, tableware, consumables) and shared institutional customer base with Esmeyer.
• CHEFS CULINAR: One of Germany's largest foodservice wholesalers, supplying kitchen equipment, tableware, and consumables to canteens, restaurants, and institutional kitchens. Directly comparable in target customer (commercial/institutional foodservice) and product breadth to Esmeyer.
• Stalgast GmbH: European commercial kitchen equipment supplier serving HoReCa, canteens, and catering businesses with professional cooking and serving equipment. Comparable product categories and target customer segments to Esmeyer's kitchen equipment range.
• Lagerkauf GmbH: German B2B e-commerce distributor of kitchen, canteen, and facility supplies targeting operators of company restaurants, canteens, and institutional kitchens. Very similar business model, customer base, and product mix to Esmeyer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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