Festcatering.de GmbH

What Festcatering.de GmbH does

Festcatering.de GmbH is a Dresden-based full-service event agency and public caterer operating since May 1996. The company provides end-to-end event planning, organization, and execution for corporate clients, private individuals, and large-scale public events across the Saxony region of Germany. Its customer base spans enterprise accounts (Volkswagen, Deutsche Bank, SKODA, Infineon, Sparkasse Meißen, Alcon Pharma), government bodies (Sächsische Staatskanzlei), and recurring flagship public events such as Dresdner Schlössernacht (6,000 guests), RAMMSTEIN Europe Tour stops (2019/2022/2023/2024), Skiweltcup Dresden, and Silvester auf dem Dresdner Theaterplatz (2006-2017).

The company's service portfolio is structured around two primary lines: Eventplanung und Eventorganisation (full-service event planning and execution) and Public Catering (vendor management and gastronomy services for concerts, sports, and corporate events). It delivers these services through a coordinated network of partners for audio/lighting, tents, electrical and climate systems, seating, and catering, rather than owning all underlying assets. Festcatering.de also owns and operates Marienschacht Bannewitz, a technically-historical monument south of Dresden with Elbe Valley views that serves as a captive venue for weddings and corporate events. The company maintains partnerships with other Dresden venues including Alter Schlachthof and Junge Garde for recurring Abiball and concert events.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees tied to individual events, with quote-driven pricing dependent on event type, guest count, menu selection, and venue. The company executes over 200 events per year and states that 6+ million guests have been catered to over its 30-year history. It is a privately held GmbH with no external investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries, led by founder Robert Gössel as Managing Director alongside a core team of approximately 11 named members plus numerous minijob employees. Festcatering.de uses no proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or software platform; its value proposition rests on operational expertise, partner ecosystem, and venue ownership rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Festcatering.de GmbH

Legal name

festcatering.de GmbH

Website

https://festcatering.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Festcatering.de GmbH is a Dresden-based full-service event agency and public caterer serving corporate clients, private events, and large public concerts and sports events across the Saxony region of Germany, executing 200+ events annually and operating its own Marienschacht Bannewitz venue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering and Management Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Festival & Event Producers/Organizers (MPAIAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Party Venue Sourcing & Booking Services (HSACACAL), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH), Venue-Owned/Operated Event Organizers (In-House Promoters) (MPAKADAI)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Corporate event planning
• Public catering operations
• Venue management services
• Event logistics coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Dresden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Planning & Full-Service Management: Full-service event agency managing the planning, organization, and execution of events ranging from weddings and corporate events to large-scale public catering at concerts and sports venues. Revenue is project-based, generated through service fees and production costs for events.
2. Public Catering / Event Catering: Catering services for concerts, sports events, and corporate functions. Operates as a food and beverage provider at large-scale public events, handling vendor management, food production, and sales at venues.
3. Venue Management (Marienschacht Bannewitz): Direct operation and rental of the Marienschacht event venue in Bannewitz for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Revenue generated through venue rental fees and bundled event services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Festcatering.de GmbH is a full-service event agency and public caterer based in Dresden, providing end-to-end event planning, organization, and execution for corporate events, weddings, and large-scale public events (concerts, sports, festivals). The company coordinates a network of partner providers for sound/lighting, tents, electricity, climate, seating, and catering, and operates its own event venue, Marienschacht Bannewitz. It executes over 200 events per year and has served more than 6 million guests over roughly 30 years of operation.

Product overview

Festcatering.de GmbH is an event planning and catering company operating as a full-service agency for events since 1996. The company offers two core service lines: Eventplanung und Eventorganisation (event planning and organization) and Public Catering (public catering for concerts, sports, and corporate events). They operate owned event locations (Marienschacht Bannewitz) and partner with other venues (Alter Schlachthof Dresden, Junge Garde). The company provides comprehensive event services including vendor management, logistics, and on-site catering, with over 200 events organized per year. Notable offerings include Händlermanagement/Gastronomie for large-scale public events and specialized services like Rammstein merchandise and beer sales at concerts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Planning & Organization (Eventplanung und Eventorganisation)

Quantifiable outcome

• 6+ million guests catered over ~30 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Marienschacht BannewitzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestcatering.de directly operates the Marienschacht venue in Bannewitz (south of Dresden), a technical-historical monument with panoramic views over the Elbe Valley. The venue hosts weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations. Christin Zocher manages the venue as part of the festcatering.de team. This is a core owned/operated asset and distribution channel for the company.
• Reliable Event Supplier Network (Audio/Lighting, Tents, Power/Climate, Seating, Catering)coreOthersOver more than 200 events per year, Festcatering.de works with a network of established partners for audio/lighting, tent rental, electrical and climate systems, seating, and catering. These partners enable the company to deliver large-scale events without owning all assets, acting as a full-service coordinator rather than a single vendor.
• Alter Schlachthof DresdenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA long-standing partnership with Alter Schlachthof Dresden for public catering and corporate events. The venue is a recurring location for Abibälle (graduation balls), company events, and public concerts. Festcatering.de handles catering and event management at this venue regularly.
• Freiwillige Feuerwehr Junge Garde DresdenmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestcatering.de provides public catering at the Junge Garde open-air venue in Dresden, a regular concert and event location in the city.
• Rammstein Management BerlinmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFestcatering.de handled logistics and the sale of Rammstein beer and merchandise at RAMMSTEIN Europe Tour stops in Dresden (2019/2022/2023/2024). This high-profile partnership demonstrates the company's ability to serve large-scale international concert events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Gegenbauer Gruppe: Berlin-headquartered German facility services and catering group with significant event and venue catering operations. Comparable regional German competitor with broader facility management scale.
• DO & CO AG: Austrian premium catering and event hospitality group listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange. Comparable in serving large-scale sports, concert, and corporate events globally — a much larger, publicly listed version of festcatering.de's public catering model.
• Sodexo Live!: Division of Sodexo focused on event, sports, and entertainment venue hospitality worldwide. Comparable in operating large-scale public catering, vendor management, and event hospitality at major venues.
• Aramark: Global food services and event hospitality major with German operations serving sports venues, concerts, and corporate clients. Overlaps with festcatering.de's public catering and venue-based F&B model at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Hausmann Catering: German full-service caterer focused on corporate events, private celebrations, and event venues. Direct competitor in the German full-service catering and event management segment.
• Kofler & Kompanie: German premium full-service catering and event agency offering end-to-end event management, gourmet catering, and venue concepts. Highly comparable to festcatering.de's Komplettdienstleister model in the DACH market.
• Marché International: International event catering and hospitality group operating restaurants and event venues across Europe. Comparable in offering event catering at concerts, festivals, sports venues, and corporate functions.
• Eventplan GmbH: German full-service event agency providing event planning, organization, and execution for corporate and public events. Direct competitor in the same Komplettdienstleister category for the German market.

Regional players

• EVENT-AGENTUR Berlin: Berlin-based event agency offering full-service event planning and organization. Comparable in service offering but serves a different (Berlin-focused) regional market rather than competing in Saxony.

Others

• PARTY RENT Group: European leader in event equipment rental (tableware, furniture, kitchen equipment) that supplies the broader event industry. Comparable as part of the same ecosystem festcatering.de draws on for large-scale event execution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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