FLORIS Catering GmbH

What FLORIS Catering GmbH does

FLORIS Catering GmbH (legal entity CFB CateringFactory Berlin GmbH, operating brand CateringFactory BERLIN) is a Berlin-based event catering company founded in 1994 that delivers full-service catering for corporate events, conferences, trade shows, weddings, private celebrations, and office food delivery. The company serves approximately 500 events per year, mainly in the Berlin metropolitan area, with named clients including Beurer GmbH, visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office, P+P Pöllath + Partners, pcma GmbH, VKE-Kosmetikverband, and Survivors Home Foundation. Its go-to-market is sales-led, with direct customer inquiries via website forms, phone, and email, supplemented by participation in major Berlin trade shows such as IFA Berlin and InnoTrans.

The company's product portfolio is organized by occasion type (corporate events, conferences/congresses, trade shows, weddings, private dining, BBQ, office catering, roadshows, press events, anniversaries, and shop openings/vernissages) and delivered as a unified event catering service that bundles food preparation, on-site service, equipment rental (dishware, glasses, furniture, linens, decoration), and venue mediation. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based professional services engagements, with 70–100% advance payment required for binding orders, plus ancillary streams from equipment rental and a €1.20-per-person climate-neutral surcharge. Pricing is quote-based, with adjustment clauses allowing up to 10% price changes for food, transport, personnel, and energy costs.

Technology is not a differentiator: the underlying stack is a standard web CMS with Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Google Maps, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo), and MailChimp email marketing. The one notable technical capability is a partnership with Print2Taste for 3D food printing, used as a novelty/presentation tool rather than a core production method. The company holds a Sustainable Meetings Berlin 'High Performer' certification from visitBerlin and has set a goal of 50% sustainable products and services by 2027. In 2026, the company rebranded to CFB CateringFactory Berlin GmbH while retaining the same team, quality, and personal service.

Name

FLORIS Catering GmbH

Legal name

CFB CateringFactory Berlin GmbH

Website

https://floris-catering.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FLORIS Catering GmbH (rebranded to CFB CateringFactory Berlin GmbH) is a Berlin-based event caterer founded in 1994, serving approximately 500 corporate, conference, trade show, wedding, and private events per year with full-service food, equipment rental, and venue coordination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (722310), Food Service Contractors (72231), Special Food Services (7223)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Corporate Catering & Refreshment Services (HSACADAD)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Corporate catering
• Wedding catering
• Trade show catering
• Conference catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

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: Core revenue from providing catering services for corporate events, conferences, weddings, private dining, and trade shows. Revenue is project-based, typically requiring 70-100% advance payment.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of catering equipment including dishware, glasses, furniture, table linens, decorations, and technology. Equipment rental fees calculated per calendar day.
3. Location Mediation: Facilitation of venue/location bookings for events, working with partner venues in Berlin.
4. Climate Neutral Option: Optional carbon-neutral catering service at €1.20 per person plus VAT for customers wanting sustainable event options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

FLORIS Catering GmbH provides full-service event catering for corporate events, conferences, trade shows, weddings, and private celebrations in Berlin and Germany. Services include food preparation, delivery, on-site service staff, equipment rental (dishware, furniture, table linens, decorations), and venue coordination. The company executes approximately 500 events annually and offers customized culinary concepts tailored to each occasion.

Product overview

FLORIS Catering GmbH (now operating as CFB CateringFactory Berlin GmbH) is a Berlin-based catering service provider established in 1994, operating approximately 500 events per year. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of event catering services organized by occasion type: corporate events (conferences, congresses, trade shows, company celebrations, kick-off meetings), private events (weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, family celebrations), and specialized services (BBQ catering, office catering, private dining, roadshows, press events). The product offering is a unified catering service with no modular software architecture—the company provides end-to-end catering solutions including food preparation, delivery, on-site service, and equipment rental. Key venues and partnerships include Villa Elisabeth, and the company holds Sustainable Meetings Berlin certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Catering Services Full-service event catering for corporate events, weddings, conferences, trade shows, and private celebrations. Includes food preparation, delivery, on-site service staff, equipment rental, and venue coordination. Targeted at B2B corporate clients and B2C private customers in Berlin and Germany.
• Trade Show Catering (Messecatering) Specialized high-volume catering for trade shows and exhibitions including IFA Berlin and InnoTrans Berlin, serving international visitors with multi-day food service and flexible timing.
• Conference & Congress Catering Catering services for business conferences, congresses, and professional meetings with flexible meal options, multi-day support, and multilingual service staff.
• Corporate & Company Events (Firmen- und Betriebsfeiern) Catering for company celebrations, holiday parties, team events, and employee gatherings with customized menu concepts.
• Wedding Catering Complete wedding catering services including ceremony receptions, wedding breakfasts, and evening celebrations with customized multi-course menus and premium service.
• Private Dining & Gala Events Upscale catering for private dinners, gala events, and exclusive gatherings featuring multi-course menus, premium presentation, and dedicated service.
• Office Catering (Officeverpflegung)

Quantifiable outcome

• 500 events per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• visitBerlin Convention OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership supporting Berlin's convention and event industry. FLORIS/CFB actively participates in visitBerlin events, surveys, and meetings. Holds Sustainable Meetings Berlin certificate as a High Performer partner, supporting the city's sustainable tourism initiatives.
• Villa Elisabeth (EJF)minorOthersEvent venue location partner used for events. Listed as a source for venue photography.
• SeminarschiffminorOthersEvent venue location partner - a seminar ship venue in Berlin.
• Regional Producers and SupplierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration with regional food producers and Berlin-based suppliers for fresh, sustainable ingredients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kofler & Kompanie: Large German full-service event caterer offering corporate events, trade-show catering, and private functions across Germany. Directly comparable to FLORIS in target customer (corporate/congress) and product (event catering), but at materially larger national scale.
• Lösche Catering: Berlin-based full-service caterer offering event catering, company parties, and conference services. Direct competitor in the same city with similar B2B event focus and comparable service breadth.
• Hofmann Catering: German event and party-service caterer serving corporate functions, weddings, and private celebrations. Highly comparable in offering and B2B/B2C event mix, with overlapping positioning in the German catering market.

Broad incumbents

• Käfer Catering: Premium German caterer with strong presence in Berlin/Nuremberg providing event and trade-show catering. Overlaps with FLORIS on IFA-class trade shows and corporate events, but operates at significantly larger scale and across multiple venues.
• Aramark: Global contract food services and event catering provider with operations in Germany. Overlaps with FLORIS in corporate/B2B catering but covers a much wider portfolio including institutional feeding.
• Sodexo: Large global food services and event catering company with German operations spanning corporate, institutional, and event catering. Adjacent competitor to FLORIS in B2B event catering, though at much larger scale.
• Marché International: International event and foodservice caterer operating in Germany, including trade-show and event venues. Comparable to FLORIS in event catering scope but with global footprint and broader hospitality portfolio.
• Genuss & Harmonie: Germany-wide catering and event-services company covering corporate, public-sector, and event catering. Comparable to FLORIS on corporate and event business, but at significantly larger national footprint.

Others

• Party Rent Group: European event-equipment rental company covering furniture, dishware, and decor. Adjacent to FLORIS's equipment-rental revenue stream and shared customer base of event organizers, rather than a direct catering competitor.
• Visit Berlin / Berlin Convention Office: Berlin's official tourism and convention bureau, partner of FLORIS for major trade-show and congress catering. Included as an ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but central to FLORIS's go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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