Eurest Deutschland GmbH

What Eurest Deutschland GmbH does

Eurest Deutschland GmbH is a German workplace catering provider headquartered in Eschborn, Hesse, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Compass Group Deutschland GmbH within the global Compass Group network. Founded in 1970, the company delivers managed catering services to corporate offices, industrial and manufacturing sites, and workplace coffee bars across Germany, with a portfolio spanning five core service lines: Corporate & Office Catering, Industry Catering, Coffee & Café Services (anchored by the Caffè Dallucci sub-brand at 120+ locations), Vending & Micromarkets, and Foodservice Technology.

The operating model rests on a centralized recipe library of approximately 6,000 standardized recipes that ensures consistent quality and allergen safety across client sites, paired with a foodservice technology stack that includes the Time2Eat digital ordering app, self-checkout kiosks, contactless payment, and smart refrigerators / Micromarkets for 24/7 food access. Technology features are positioned as ease-of-use and configurability differentiators rather than as AI-driven capabilities, and Eurest's data assets are operational rather than modeled.

Eurest generates revenue through managed services contracts with enterprise and industrial clients for on-site catering, café, and vending operations, supplemented by recurring technology and service fees. Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led, leveraging direct outreach, the website, case studies, and Compass Group's employer branding narrative to target companies seeking to outsource non-core services. The company is privately held, does not disclose financials, and serves a single geographic market (Germany).

Name

Eurest Deutschland GmbH

Legal name

Eurest Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://eurest.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Eurest Deutschland GmbH is a German workplace and industrial catering company, a subsidiary of Compass Group Deutschland, serving corporate and manufacturing clients across Germany with on-site restaurants, the Caffè Dallucci coffee bar network, vending, micromarkets, and foodservice technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Catering Services

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310), Food Service Contractors (72231), Caterers (72232), Cafeterias, Grill Buffets, and Buffets (722514)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Food Services & Catering (On-site/Corporate Dining/Vending) (IMAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contract Foodservice Management (Outsourced Catering) (THAFAIAH), All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Corporate & Office Catering (THAFAIAA)

Keywords

• Corporate catering services
• Workplace gastronomy
• Industrial catering
• Micromarket vending
• Contract foodservice

Headquarters

HQ city

Eschborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Corporate & Office Catering: Full-service catering for corporate offices including food preparation, service, and management of company restaurants. Revenue generated through client contracts for ongoing catering services.
2. Industry Catering: Catering solutions for industrial environments including around-the-clock food supply, vending machine filling, and on-site dining facilities for manufacturing and logistics sites.
3. Coffee & Café Services: Café and coffee services including operation of Caffè Dallucci branded coffee bars. Revenue from coffee service contracts and branded café operations.
4. Vending & Micromarkets: Automated food and beverage solutions including smart vending machines, Micromarkets, and food lockers. Revenue from equipment placement and product supply contracts.
5. Foodservice Technology: Technology solutions including Time2Eat app, self-checkout systems, and smart vending. Revenue from technology integration and ongoing service fees.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eurest Deutschland GmbH operates and manages on-site workplace catering for corporate and industrial clients in Germany, delivering daily meals, company restaurants, vending and micromarket solutions, and branded coffee/café concepts at client premises. The company complements its catering operations with the Time2Eat digital ordering app, self-checkout and contactless payment technology, and a centralized recipe management system covering approximately 6,000 recipes.

Product overview

Eurest Deutschland GmbH is a leading provider of modern business and industry catering services in Germany, operating as part of the Compass Group. The company offers a portfolio of integrated catering solutions including Corporate & Office Catering, Industry Catering, Coffee & Café Services (featuring the Caffè Dallucci sub-brand), Vending & Micromarkets, and Foodservice Technology. The service portfolio is anchored by approximately 6,000 standardized recipes for consistent quality, complemented by regional customization and the Time2Eat digital ordering platform. Eurest positions itself as a one-stop partner for workplace dining, combining traditional catering with technology solutions such as self-checkout kiosks, contactless payments, and smart vending.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Caffè Dallucci: Coffee bar brand established in 1998, specializing in premium coffee specialties and café concepts for workplace environments with more than 120 locations across Germany.
• Time2Eat

Products and services

• Corporate & Office Catering Full-service catering for office environments including daily meals in company restaurants, meeting catering, team events, and executive dining, designed to support employee wellbeing and employer attractiveness.
• Industry Catering Catering and gastronomy for industrial and manufacturing clients, including 24/7 vending machine refilling, snack offerings, and cafeteria management for production facilities, warehouses, and logistics centers.
• Coffee & Café Services On-site café and coffee services providing hot and cold beverages, snacks, and fresh food options for employees, including the Caffè Dallucci branded coffee bar concept designed to create workplace meeting and breakout spaces.
• Vending & Micromarkets Self-service food and beverage solutions including micromarkets, smart refrigerators, and vending machines that provide round-the-clock access to fresh meals, snacks, and hot beverages, with self-checkout and contactless payment systems.
• Foodservice Technology Integrated foodservice technology offering including self-checkout kiosks, contactless payment systems, and digital ordering tools to support modern workplace dining operations.
• Caffè Dallucci Branded coffee bar concept operated by Eurest offering premium Italian coffee specialties combined with hot and cold snacks for on-site workplace cafés; established in 1998 with more than 120 locations across Germany.
• Time2Eat Digital ordering application enabling employees to order meals and beverages digitally for workplace dining.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% of employees believe their diet directly impacts their productivity
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Compass Group Deutschland GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEurest is a subsidiary and brand of Compass Group Deutschland GmbH, part of the global Compass Group network. This affiliation provides Eurest with global purchasing power, international best practices, centralized systems, and the resources of one of the world's largest food service companies. The relationship enables shared technology platforms, recipe systems, and operational expertise across the group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sodexo Germany: Sodexo's German subsidiary is one of the largest direct competitors to Eurest in contract foodservice, offering corporate, healthcare, and education catering across Germany with comparable managed services and quality-of-life positioning.
• Elior Group (Germany): Elior operates contract catering services in Germany and Europe, directly competing with Eurest in corporate and event catering with comparable contract foodservice positioning.
• Dussmann Group (Dussmann Service): Dussmann Service is a major German facility services provider including catering operations, competing with Eurest in corporate, public-sector, and industrial foodservice contracts.
• Klüh Catering GmbH: Klüh Multiservices is a major German FM company with a dedicated catering unit that competes directly with Eurest in corporate and industrial foodservice contracts.
• Apetito AG: Apetito operates a sizeable German contract catering and community foodservice business, directly competing with Eurest in corporate and institutional workplace meal programs.
• Marché International GmbH: Marché operates branded restaurant and foodservice concepts in Germany including motorway and travel locations, with significant overlap to Eurest's corporate and high-traffic foodservice offerings.
• Aramark Germany: Aramark's German operations directly compete with Eurest in workplace and industrial catering, providing comparable corporate dining, vending, and managed services to enterprise clients.
• ISS Catering (ISS A/S): ISS provides integrated facility services including food and catering in Germany, competing directly with Eurest's office and industrial catering offerings as part of a broader FM bundle.

Broad incumbents

• Compass Group plc: Compass Group is the global parent of Eurest Deutschland and the world's largest contract foodservice company, providing the strategic context, scale, and shared platforms that underpin Eurest's operating model.

Regional players

• gategroup (Lufthansa Sky Chefs): gategroup operates airline catering and broader European hospitality services, providing adjacent contract foodservice scale and technology relevant to Eurest's catering and vending business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eurest-deutschland-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/compassgroupde

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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