Gastrobüro GmbH & Co. KG

Name

Gastrobüro GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Gastrobüro GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://gastrobuero.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gastrobüro is a German full-service public caterer serving festivals, stadiums, concerts, and large-scale events of 5,000–100,000 guests with end-to-end F&B, equipment rental, event production, and cashless payment technology. Wholly-owned subsidiary of festival organizer Goodlive GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310), Mobile Food Services (72233)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Off-Premise / Mobile Event Catering (THAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Catering, Staffing & Guest Services (F&B, Security, Ushers) (MPAGAHAM), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Public catering services
• Event catering management
• Festival food services
• Stadium catering operations
• Large-scale event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Gräfenhainichen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Catering Services: Full-service public catering for festivals, concerts, sports events, and large-scale events. Services include planning, food & beverage supply, and execution for events ranging from 5,000 to 100,000 guests. Revenue is generated through per-event service contracts with event organizers and venue operators.
2. Equipment & Rental: Rental and management of equipment for events including refrigeration, media-technical supply, decoration, and infrastructure. Includes planning, transport, setup, and on-site supervision during events.
3. Event Production Services: Event production coordination including 3D layout planning, media-technical supply, infrastructure permitting, staff recruitment, and partner/acquirer management for industrial partners.
4. Food & Beverage Concepts: Proprietary food concepts (BurgerManufaktur, Der Butcher, Erdbeerbowle Bar, BARista, SchickeriBar) and beverage concepts deployed at events. Concepts are developed in-house and integrated into event catering offerings.
5. Dealer/Franchise Model: Third-party food and beverage dealers operate at events under the Gastrobüro umbrella, managed through the FoodControl platform. Gastrobüro manages dealer/sponsor/partner relationships from acquisition through holistic management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gastrobüro GmbH & Co. KG provides full-service public catering for festivals, concerts, football matches, and large-scale events of 5,000 to 100,000 guests. The company bundles event catering (food and beverage concepts, menu planning, hygiene management), equipment rental (refrigeration, media technology, decoration), event production (3D layout planning, infrastructure, permits, staffing), and event technology services (RFID cashless payment, live controlling and reporting, pre-order shops) under a single B2B contract with event organizers.

Product overview

Gastrobüro GmbH & Co. KG is a full-service public catering company offering comprehensive catering solutions for large-scale events serving 5,000 to 100,000 guests. The company operates a portfolio of proprietary branded food and beverage concepts including BurgerManufaktur (signature burgers), Erdbeerbowle Bar (strawberry punch specialty), BARista (coffee concept), Osteria (restaurant), Der Butcher (meat concept), and SchickeriBar (themed bar). Beyond branded concepts, the company provides integrated service offerings including Eventproduktion (event production), Essen & Trinken (food and beverage services), Equipment & Verleih (equipment rental), Event Services (including RFID-based cashless payment, live controlling, reporting, hygiene management), and internal management platforms (FoodControl and Beverage). The company serves major German venues including Red Bull Arena Leipzig, Lollapalooza Berlin, splash! Festival, and operates from offices in Gräfenhainichen, Chemnitz, and Leipzig.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BurgerManufaktur: A signature food concept for concerts, corporate events, and festivals.
• Erdbeerbowle Bar
• BARista
• Osteria
• Der Butcher
• SchickeriBar

Products and services

• Public Catering (Essen & Trinken) Comprehensive food and beverage catering service for festivals, concerts, football matches, and large-scale events covering menu planning, merchandise management, quality and hygiene management, concept development, brand integration, sustainability integration, pricing, analysis, and dealer/sponsor/partner management.
• Equipment & Rental (Equipment & Verleih) Equipment planning and rental services for events including refrigeration, media-technical supply, decoration, infrastructure, setup and teardown, and equipment procurement from ashtrays to fences. Includes planning, transport, setup, and on-site supervision during events.
• Event Production (Eventproduktion) Full-service event production including 3D layout planning considering statics and sales flows, media-technical supply, infrastructure planning and permitting, staff recruitment, and partner/acquirer management from setup to teardown.
• Event Services Bundle of event services including RFID-based cashless payment systems, live controlling and reporting with real-time sales monitoring, post-event analytics on bestsellers and customer flows, market analysis, cash handling, hygiene management, guest surveys, and custom pre-order shop creation for event attendees.
• BurgerManufaktur Proprietary signature burger concept developed for use at festivals, concerts, and corporate events, offering premium burgers positioned at restaurant quality. Deployed as part of Gastrobüro's event catering offerings.
• Erdbeerbowle Bar Specialty beverage bar featuring a signature strawberry punch made with approximately 1,000 kg of fresh strawberries and regional products, deployed at events such as Full Force Festival where it has achieved cult status among metal fans.
• BARista Coffee Concept Proprietary coffee concept featuring sustainably and fairly traded coffee, developed in partnership with Bean United GmbH, deployed at events as part of Gastrobüro's catering portfolio.
• Osteria Restaurant Restaurant concept at Red Bull Arena Leipzig's Sportforum EINS location serving traditional stadium bratwurst and other dishes, open Tuesday through Sunday as part of Gastrobüro's stadium F&B operation. Opened March 2022.
• Der Butcher Meat-focused food concept featuring meat specialties, deployed at festivals and corporate events including brand events.
• SchickeriBar Themed bar concept developed for deployment at festivals and corporate events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 million single-use cups saved through reusable cup systems (2023)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Goodlive GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGastrobüro is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goodlive GmbH, a Berlin-based event organizer and festival operator. This parent-subsidiary relationship gives Gastrobüro preferential access to major festival brands including Lollapalooza Berlin, SUPERBLOOM, Melt, splash!, and Full Force. Goodlive manages the strategic event portfolio while Gastrobüro handles all catering and F&B operations for the group's events.
• Handbrotzeit GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership of over 11 years. Handbrotzeit GmbH operates hand-bread stalls at Gastrobüro events, providing traditional Bavarian stone-baked bread. Characterized by equal communication and collaborative problem-solving during events. Described as part of the 'Gastrobüro family'.
• SPOT Elektroanlagen GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership since Gastrobüro's founding for mobile electricity and water supply. SPOT Elektroanlagen GmbH (Dresden) handles technical infrastructure at events. Jointly developing new forward-looking concepts beyond general sustainability and resource conservation requirements.
• Bean United GmbHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership across various events. Bean United provides sustainable and fair-trade coffee. For every kilo of coffee purchased, 10 school meals are donated for children in Burundi. The coffee is used in the BARista concept and Fairropolis. Jointly set a sign for sustainability, social responsibility, and humanity.
• Strassenkinder e.V. / Haus Tante E.minorOthersSurplus stadium food not sold after events is offered to employees at reduced prices. Proceeds (€3,735.18 in 2025) go 100% to Straßenkinder e.V. / Haus Tante E. charity.
• Atmosfair gGmbHminorOthersEnvironmental partnership for carbon offset programs. Gastrobüro supports climate protection projects through Atmosfair.
• Welthungerhilfe (Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.)minorOthersCharitable partnership. Overproduced stadium food was sold to employees at reduced prices and proceeds donated 100% to Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.
• Viva con AguaminorOthersWater charity partnership supporting access to clean drinking water projects internationally.
• GoldeimerminorOthersSustainable sanitation and resource conservation partnership at festivals.
• Heide SäfteminorOthersRegional partner for juices and beverages sourced from regional suppliers.
• BionaticminorOthersSustainable packaging supplier providing eco-friendly serving solutions for events.
• Sekko SozialeminorOthersSocial enterprise partnership for inclusive employment at events.
• Child.orgminorOthersCharitable partnership supporting children's projects in Africa. Fundraising events such as 'WeCare – Wir laufen für Kinder in Afrika' where employees raised funds through physical activity.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Compass Group Deutschland GmbH: Global contract caterer with German presence serving sports venues, corporate clients, and event organizers. Competes with Gastrobüro in the event and stadium F&B segment as part of a much broader services portfolio.
• Sodexo Germany: Global food services and facilities management company operating in Germany across corporate, sports, and event catering. Overlaps with Gastrobüro in stadium and large-venue food service delivery.
• Aramark Holdings GmbH: Global contract food services provider with German operations spanning stadium catering, corporate dining, and event hospitality. Broader portfolio than Gastrobüro but competes in the same sports and large-event F&B segments.

Direct peers

• Stockheim GmbH & Co. KG: Cologne-based full-service caterer specializing in stadium, event, and aviation catering in Germany. Comparable to Gastrobüro for sports venue operations (Bundesliga and arena catering) and large public events.
• Broich Premium Catering GmbH: Düsseldorf-based premium event caterer providing F&B and event services for corporate functions, sporting events, and large-scale public events. Comparable service model and target segments to Gastrobüro.
• DO & CO Aktiengesellschaft: Austrian premium caterer with significant German operations covering event catering, sports venues (including Allianz Arena), and corporate hospitality. Comparable to Gastrobüro on premium event and stadium catering in the DACH region.
• LeBuffet GmbH: German stadium and event caterer serving Bundesliga clubs and major venues with F&B concessions, hospitality, and VIP services. Direct competitor in the German sports catering segment alongside Gastrobüro's RB Leipzig operations.
• Kofler & Kompanie GmbH: German premium event and stadium caterer serving sports venues, corporate events, and large-scale public gatherings. Directly comparable to Gastrobüro in scope (full-service F&B, equipment, hospitality staff) and target customers (sports clubs, festival promoters).
• Eckart Event & Catering GmbH: Frankfurt-based event caterer offering full-service F&B, event equipment, and production support for festivals, corporate events, and public gatherings. Closely aligned with Gastrobüro on integrated catering-plus-equipment service model for German events.

Regional players

• Arena One GmbH: German hospitality services provider focused on stadium, event, and public-venue operations including catering, cleaning, and security at major venues. Comparable to Gastrobüro's integrated service delivery at large-capacity German venues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Gastrob%C3%BCro-108130944943803
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gastrob%C3%BCro-gmbh-co-kg
• Instagraminstagram.com/gastrobuero

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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