KREATIV catering & events GmbH

What KREATIV catering & events GmbH does

KREATIV catering & events GmbH is a privately held German full-service catering company founded in 2004 by Christina Herold and headquartered in Kelkheim (Taunus), near Frankfurt am Main. The company operates from a 2,500 sqm facility containing a 400 sqm centralized production kitchen, employing approximately 40 staff across production, logistics, administration, and sales. It organizes its offering around three business segments: (1) Event, Trade Show, and Conference Catering for corporate clients with events of 50 to 1,500 guests nationwide at all major German trade fair locations; (2) Daily and Communal Catering (Tages- und Gemeinschaftsverpflegung) serving Kitas, schools, senior homes, clinics, company canteens, and hotels; and (3) modular F&B Services for hotels under the Geschmacksmeister Cook & Freeze product label.

Production is built on Cook & Chill, Cook & Freeze, and Cook & Hold methods that allow centralized manufacturing with cold-chain distribution via owned refrigerated vehicles in the Rhine-Main region and third-party logistics nationwide. The Cook & Freeze "Geschmacksmeister" line delivers 3-kg portioned meat dishes, braised dishes, and soups through a 24/7 B2B digital ordering portal. The company holds DGE (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung) certification since 2024, BIO certification (DE-ÖKO-007) since 2020, and HACCP compliance, positioning it for institutional catering tenders. Its product portfolio also includes themed event formats under the Food Edition series (e.g., Terrazza Aperitivo Edition Light/Bold), Christmas arrangements, and curated event-location partnerships with venues such as Union Halle Frankfurt and Vintage Loft.

KREATIV generates revenue through three professional-services streams: full-service event catering for enterprises, recurring daily meal delivery contracts for institutional clients, and modular F&B outsourcing for hotels. Pricing is per-event or per-person unit pricing (e.g., winter buffets from €31/person, Aperitivo Edition Bold from €149 net/person, conference packages from 30 persons), with dedicated project managers handling enterprise accounts end-to-end. Customer acquisition is primarily direct via the company website, supplemented by an active presence at major German trade fairs (Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Hannover, Cologne, Munich, Nuremberg, Stuttgart) where it both serves and prospects clients. The company is wholly owned by its founders with no external investment disclosed.

Name

KREATIV catering & events GmbH

Legal name

KREATIV Catering & Events GmbH

Website

https://kreativ-catering.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KREATIV catering & events GmbH is a German full-service caterer based in Kelkheim near Frankfurt, serving corporate events, trade fairs, hotels, Kitas, schools, and senior homes with Cook & Chill/Freeze production, DGE- and BIO-certified meals, and a nationwide trade-fair footprint.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Off-Premise / Mobile Event Catering (THAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Catering & Refreshment Services (HSACADAD), Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Catering & Events Food Service (EDALADAC)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Trade show catering
• Communal meal provision
• Corporate event catering
• F&B outsourcing hotels

Headquarters

HQ city

Kelkheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering: Full-service event catering for corporate events, trade fairs, conferences, and private celebrations. Services include custom food concepts, service personnel, equipment, and logistics for events of 50-1,500 guests.
2. Daily Meal Provision (Gemeinschaftsverpflegung): Daily delivery of meals to Kitas, schools, senior homes, clinics, companies, and hotel kitchens. Includes DGE-certified, vegetarian, and children's wish menu lines with BIO components.
3. F&B Services for Hotels: Flexible food and beverage outsourcing solutions for hotels experiencing staff shortages or capacity peaks. Includes modular components from single items to complete kitchen outsourcing, including Cook & Freeze products, F&B Light, and F&B Pro services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KREATIV Catering & Events GmbH is a full-service catering company that provides event and trade show catering for 50–1,500 guests, daily communal meal provision (Tagesverpflegung/Gemeinschaftsverpflegung) for kindergartens, schools, hotels, senior homes and clinics, and modular F&B outsourcing services for hotels under the Geschmacksmeister Cook & Freeze label. The company delivers concept development, kitchen equipment, furniture, decoration, and service personnel as a bundled offering, operating from a 2,500 sqm headquarters with a 400 sqm production kitchen in Kelkheim near Frankfurt am Main.

Product overview

KREATIV Catering & Events GmbH operates as a full-service catering company with a multi-product portfolio organized around three core business segments: (1) Event, Trade Show, and Conference Catering covering corporate events, trade shows, and business meetings nationwide; (2) Daily and Communal Catering (Tagesverpflegung/Gemeinschaftsverpflegung) serving kindergartens, schools, hotels, senior homes, and clinics with DGE and BIO-certified meal programs; and (3) F&B Services offering modular outsourcing solutions for hotels including Cook & Freeze manufacturing under the Geschmacksmeister label. Supporting services include Eventlocations (venue partnerships), seasonal Weihnachtsarrangements, and the Food Edition experiential format series. The company operates from a 2,500 sqm headquarters in Kelkheim with 400 sqm production kitchen and serves clients nationwide at major trade show locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Geschmacksmeister: Cook & Freeze product label for high-quality food components manufactured by KREATIV
• Food Edition

Products and services

• Messecatering (Trade Show Catering) Full-service trade show catering delivered nationwide at major German trade fair venues including Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Hannover, Cologne, Munich, Nuremberg, and Stuttgart. Supports clients from concept planning through on-site execution, covering food concepts, kitchen equipment, furniture, decoration, and service personnel. Designed for exhibiting companies seeking a professional catering partner at trade fair booths and stand events.
• Event Catering Full-service event catering including concept development, culinary execution, live cooking stations, styling, and service for corporate events, gala dinners, private celebrations, and themed events of 50–1,500 guests. Delivered as a bundled offering covering food, equipment, decoration, and trained service staff.
• Conference Catering (Business Catering) Business meeting and conference catering including daily meal delivery for companies, conference providers, and hotel kitchens, with flexible menu options (e.g., conference packages from 15–30 persons with two coffee breaks and lunch buffet, including crockery).
• Tagesverpflegung (Daily Catering) Comprehensive daily meal services for communal catering including company canteens, hotels, conference facilities, kindergartens, schools, senior homes, and clinics, featuring DGE-certified and BIO-certified meal plans delivered on a recurring basis.
• Kita- und Schulcatering (Kindergarten & School Catering) BIO and DGE-certified meal programs for day-care facilities and schools, offering three menu lines (DGE-certified, vegetarian with BIO components, and themed children's wish menus) on an 8-week rotating seasonal plan. Designed to meet German Society for Nutrition (DGE) quality standards for balanced child nutrition.
• Gemeinschaftsverpflegung (Communal Catering) Communal meal provision for senior homes, clinics, and other institutional facilities using Cook & Chill and Cook & Freeze production methods with cold-chain logistics, allowing reliable daily delivery of prepared meal components.
• F&B Services for Hotels Modular food & beverage outsourcing solutions for hotels, ranging from single items to complete kitchen outsourcing, including the Cook & Freeze 'Geschmacksmeister' product line, F&B Light (partial outsourcing), and F&B Pro (complete F&B management). Available 24/7 through a B2B online ordering portal with delivery in Rhine-Main via own refrigerated vehicles and nationwide via freight forwarder or DHL Express.
• Weihnachtsarrangements (Christmas Arrangements) Seasonal Christmas and winter event catering packages featuring themed buffets (e.g., hearty game ragout, elegant fish preparations), live cooking stations, and flexible event formats including Christmas Grill & Chill and adventure tree-cutting experiences. Winter buffets start from €31 per person with a 30-person minimum.
• Food Edition Series (Terrazza Aperitivo) Curated culinary event format series under the tagline 'Wie schmeckt KREATIV?' (How does KREATIV taste?), including the Terrazza Aperitivo Italian aperitivo concept with Aperol Spritz and Cicchetti on rustic wooden boards. Edition Light (~3–4 hours) includes the Terrazza bar atmosphere and 3–4 cicchetti variations; Edition Bold (~6–8 hours) adds live cooking stations (wood-oven pizza, pasta from a Parmesan wheel, ice cream from an Ape Piaggio, barista coffee corner). Designed as branded experiential events for corporate, trade fair, and private occasions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events capacity: 50 to 1,500 guests
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Union Halle FrankfurtcoreOthersRecommended event location partner on Hanauer Landstraße in Frankfurt's Ostend district. Industrial venue with 150-1,500 guest capacity and 1,500 sqm total space. KREATIV has successfully executed multiple large-scale events including summer parties with 800+ guests.
• Vintage Loft (Klassik Garage)coreOthersRecommended event location in Eschborn/Frankfurt combining industrial charm with modern event technology. 400 sqm space for up to 199 guests. Features include 4K video wall, floating fireplace on 100 sqm gallery, and original brickwork.
• The Aircraft at BurghofcoreOthersRecommended event and training location in Dreieich/Frankfurt offering unique aircraft cabin atmosphere with state-of-the-art lighting and audio technology. LED walls, 16,000 watt sound system, and flexible room configurations.
• DECHEMA HauscoreOthersRecommended conference venue in central Frankfurt near exhibition center with 10 meeting rooms accommodating 12-272 persons. Features Max-Büchner lecture hall with 428 sqm and professional technical equipment.
• 52&8 Event DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent design partner for eismann Winter Wonderland gala. Collaborated on overall event concept and execution.
• Lean ProminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent services partner for eismann Winter Wonderland gala, contributing to event execution.
• Melles & Stein Messe-Service AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrade fair service agency partnership since 2007. KREATIV provides catering services while Melles & Stein handles exhibition stand management for international clients. Partnership enables execution at multiple German trade fair locations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: Global food services and facility services provider with German operations covering event catering, hospitality, and institutional food service. Competes with KREATIV for hotel F&B outsourcing and large enterprise event contracts as a broad incumbent.
• Dussmann Group (Dussmann Service): Large German integrated facility services group with a substantial catering division covering event catering, institutional meal provision, and hotel F&B outsourcing. Serves as a scaled incumbent against which KREATIV competes for enterprise and institutional contracts.
• Sodexo (now Sodexo Live! / Sodexo Germany): Global food services and facilities management company with German presence across corporate event catering, conference catering, and institutional meal provision. Comparable as a large-scale competitor in the same enterprise catering verticals KREATIV serves.

Direct peers

• Klüh Catering: German multi-segment catering provider covering event catering, institutional/communal catering, and hotel F&B outsourcing. Comparable to KREATIV across all three of KREATIV's main business segments (events, daily meal provision, hotel F&B) but at substantially larger scale.
• MARCHE / Mövenpick Catering: Specialized trade fair and event catering operator with strong German Messe presence (Frankfurt, Düsseldorf). Comparable to KREATIV's Messe-Catering product line and trade-fair GTM motion, with similar live-cooking and themed-event capabilities.
• Stromberger Catering: German premium event caterer with trade-fair and corporate event focus, including live cooking and themed event concepts. Comparable to KREATIV in event-catering positioning and concept-led differentiation.
• DreiSinnen Catering & Events: Frankfurt-based full-service event caterer focused on corporate events, trade fairs, and concept catering with a regional German footprint. Comparable in geographic focus (Rhine-Main), enterprise customer base, and multisensory event-catering approach.
• Kofler & Kompanie: German premium full-service event caterer headquartered in Munich, focused on corporate events, trade shows, galas, and concept catering. Directly comparable to KREATIV in target customer (enterprise/trade fair), service model (full-service concept catering), and German trade-fair footprint.
• Apetito Catering: German institutional catering specialist serving schools, kindergartens, senior homes, and clinics with DGE-compliant menu lines. Closely comparable to KREATIV's Tagesverpflegung/Gemeinschaftsverpflegung business, particularly its DGE-certified Kita and school offering.
• L & D Catering & Events: German full-service event caterer with strong Frankfurt/Rhine-Main presence serving corporate events, trade fairs, and private celebrations. Directly comparable in geography, customer base (corporate/trade fair), and full-service delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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