LACOSTE TRAITEUR

What LACOSTE TRAITEUR does

Lacoste Traiteur (legal entity S.E.R.T. SOC EXPLOIT RESTAUR TRAITEUR) is a family-owned premium B2B event caterer headquartered in Eysines, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, founded in 1983 by Chef Jean-Claude Lacoste. The company provides full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, and institutional gatherings across Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, serving audiences from 10 to 2,500+ guests per event. Its core operational asset is a 2,000 m² production laboratory (1,800 m² of kitchens) on a 7,000 m² site in Eysines, built in 2012 for €3.5 million, which is described as one of the largest catering workshops in the Bordeaux region. Lacoste Traiteur is ISO 20121 certified for sustainable event management (since 2017) and has been a member of the Traiteurs de France network since 2006, with General Director Jeremie Oudin currently serving as Vice President for Partnerships and Purchasing at the network.

The company's go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a dedicated project manager (chargé de projet) assigned to each client. Revenue is generated project-by-project through bespoke quotations covering menu design, food preparation, on-site service, and event management, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Its primary customer segments are corporate and professional events (companies, associations, public organizations), private celebrations (weddings and family events at prestigious châteaux and vineyards), and institutional and large-format events (congresses, forums, including the GSEF 2025 world forum). Notable recurring clients include Kedge Business School, Paprec Group, Orpi France, Bordeaux Métropole, Harmonie Mutuelle, Cirque Arlette Gruss, UBB Rugby, Gedicoop, and multiple classified-growth Bordeaux wine estates. Distribution is anchored by preferred-partner relationships with 50+ iconic venues in the region, generating organic referral flow.

The company's competitive positioning rests on 40+ years of brand reputation, its physical production scale, its 50+ venue partnerships, and its sustainability credentials. Channel mix is direct B2B sales complemented by organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) and earned media through participation in Traiteurs de France events and major regional events (Épicuriales, Bordeaux Fête le Vin, Vinexpo, Euro 2016 fan zones). The company has 27 employees and is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or external institutional investors.

Name

LACOSTE TRAITEUR

Legal name

S.E.R.T. SOC EXPLOIT RESTAUR TRAITEUR

Website

https://lacoste-traiteur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lacoste Traiteur is a family-owned, premium B2B event caterer founded in 1983 in Eysines, France, serving corporate, wedding, and institutional clients across Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine with events from 10 to 2,500+ guests. The company operates a 2,000 m² production laboratory, holds ISO 20121 certification, and is a member of the Traiteurs de France network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (72231)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE), Beverage Services (Bar Catering, Mixology, Beverage Programs) (THAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Wedding catering
• Corporate event catering
• Premium reception catering
• Large-format banquet catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Eysines

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Lacoste Traiteur generates revenue through providing full-service catering for events — including corporate receptions, weddings, institutional galas, and large-scale cocktail events. Services include menu design, food preparation, on-site service, and event management. Revenue is project-based per event, with pricing quoted per client and per event scope.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lacoste Traiteur is a premium full-service event caterer based in Eysines (Bordeaux) providing menu design, food production, on-site service, and event management for corporate receptions, weddings, institutional galas, and large-format cocktail events. The company serves from intimate dinners up to 2,500+ guests from its 2,000 m² in-house production laboratory, emphasizing local, seasonal, and eco-responsible sourcing under ISO 20121 certification.

Product overview

Lacoste Traiteur is a catering and event services company offering reception catering in Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine. The core offerings include Traiteur Réception (catering services for professional events, weddings, and institutional occasions), Buffets Cocktails (cocktail buffets with updated design and menu), Événements Professionnels (corporate events and seminars), Mariages (wedding catering), and Événementiels (large-scale events). Supporting products include Planches Locavores (locally sourced themed platters). All services emphasize locally sourced seasonal products and eco-responsible practices, supported by ISO 20121 certification for sustainable event management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traiteur Réception

Quantifiable outcome

• Events served for up to 2,500+ guests in single-service settings
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Traiteurs de FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Lacoste Traiteur is a long-standing member of the Traiteurs de France network since 2006. The network represents the leading caterers in France and provides access to collaborative innovation programs (Chef Lab), annual conventions, supplier partnerships, and industry advocacy. The company's General Director Jeremie Oudin serves as Vice President for Partnerships and Purchasing within the network.
• Bleu-Blanc-CœurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBleu-Blanc-Cœur is an association founded in 2000 promoting sustainable agriculture and responsible food quality. With 7,000+ committed farmers and 900+ food chain actors, the association supports biodiversity, soil health, and reduced environmental impact. Lacoste Traiteur sources products aligned with this partnership as part of its sustainable catering commitment, in conjunction with the Traiteurs de France network.
• SAVRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAVR is a social enterprise dedicated to fighting food waste in the events industry. Through this partnership, Lacoste Traiteur redistributes surplus food from events to local associations. A pilot redistribution with client Harmonie Mutuelle enabled 61 meals to be donated.
• PousseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPousse is a partner specializing in sustainable event solutions. Lacoste Traiteur collaborated with Pousse during the 2,200-guest summer party at Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux to integrate responsible practices throughout the event.
• Venue Partners (50+ venues in Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLacoste Traiteur maintains preferred-partner relationships with over 50 prestigious venues in the region, including: Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Château Pape Clément, Château Beychevelle, ICBM (Bernard Magrez), Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux, Parc des Expositions de Bordeaux, La Cité du Vin, CAPC, Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, Bassin des Lumières, Musée Mer Marine, Stade Matmut-Atlantique, Hangar 14, and many more classified châteaux and domain estates. These venues serve as an organic referral channel and the company is listed as their recommended caterer.
• Furniture & Tableware Rental PartnersminorOthersPartners providing furniture and tableware rental for events, including specialty linen, glassware, and serving equipment providers listed in the Partners section of the website.
• Tent/Structure Rental PartnersminorOthersBrelet and Bordeaux Barnum are referenced as tent and structure rental partners for outdoor and large-format events.
• Decoration & Scenography PartnersminorOthersPartners providing event decoration and scenography services, listed in the Partners section of the website.
• Beverage PartnersminorOthersBeverage supply partners listed in the Partners section, supporting wine, spirits, and soft drink provision for events.
• Wedding Planner PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWedding planning agencies and professionals listed as partners who recommend or collaborate with Lacoste Traiteur for their clients' catering needs.
• IRSA (Institut de Réadaptation et Solidarité Aquitaine)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRSA organizes the Rendez-Vous des Mécènes, a solidarity evening where Lacoste Traiteur participates by providing catering. The event raised over €11,000 for IRSA's social projects. Lacoste Traiteur's team collaborated with people with disabilities during the event for a pinsa culinary animation, demonstrating the company's inclusion commitments.
• Adapei 33 (Gironde)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdapei 33, an association supporting people with disabilities in Gironde, partnered with Lacoste Traiteur during GSEF 2025, providing 10 people with disabilities to work alongside the service teams during forum lunches — a concrete inclusion initiative.
• Cirque Arlette GrussminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLacoste Traiteur has accompanied Cirque Arlette Gruss for multiple seasons at Bordeaux and was the exclusive caterer for their 40th anniversary New Year's Eve dinner-spectacle (December 31, 2024) serving 650 guests.
• Traiteurs de France Chef LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chef Lab, created in 2017 by Chef Grégory Coutanceau, is a collaborative culinary innovation laboratory within Traiteurs de France. Lacoste Traiteur's Chef Fabien Petit-Pierre participates alongside chefs from four other member companies. The lab drives culinary R&D and produces publications like 'Cuisine et Terroirs' cookbooks.
• Institut Culinaire de FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from Institut Culinaire de France collaborated with Lacoste Traiteur chefs during the Stade Matmut-Atlantique semi-final events, contributing to dessert competitions organized by Chef Johanna Le Pape.
• Tablée des ChefsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLacoste Traiteur Chef Fabien Petit-Pierre participated in a Tablée des Chefs France operation, teaching children cooking skills in collaboration with Fête le Mur Bordeaux Gironde Aquitaine at ESA Alain Coudert Saige.
• Bordeaux Events And MoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBordeaux Events And More is a recurring event management client and partner that hires Lacoste Traiteur for Bordeaux Métropole and other large events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Saint Clair Le Traiteur: French premium event caterer specializing in corporate and private receptions with national reach. Comparable to Lacoste Traiteur as a full-service off-premise caterer competing for the same enterprise wedding and corporate gala contracts.
• Lenôtre: Historic French premium caterer and pâtissier offering full-service event catering, weddings, and corporate receptions. Comparable to Lacoste Traiteur on premium brand heritage, off-premise event catering, and integration across culinary, pastry, and beverage service lines.
• Maison Rostang: Iconic Parisian haute-cuisine house with a traiteur arm serving private and corporate events. Comparable to Lacoste Traiteur as a chef-led premium caterer targeting luxury weddings, corporate galas, and high-end private functions.
• Ducasse Conseil: Event catering and culinary consulting arm of the Alain Ducasse group, serving corporate and institutional clients in France. Comparable to Lacoste Traiteur on premium positioning, B2B enterprise catering, and chef-driven culinary identity.
• Potel et Chabot: Paris-based luxury event caterer serving corporate galas, weddings, and institutional receptions across France. Directly comparable to Lacoste Traiteur on premium positioning, B2B enterprise model, and full-service event delivery, though operating nationally rather than regionally.

Broad incumbents

• Elior Events: Major French contract food services group with an events and prestige offer targeting corporate and institutional clients. Comparable to Lacoste Traiteur on B2B event catering activity, but competes from a national, multi-segment platform rather than a regional premium niche.
• Sodexo Events: Global contract caterer with an events and prestige segment serving large corporate and institutional accounts. Comparable to Lacoste Traiteur in targeting enterprise catering contracts, but operates at vastly larger scale and as part of a broad outsourced services portfolio rather than a regional premium specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lacostetraiteur3719
• Facebookfacebook.com/lacostetraiteur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lacostetraiteur
• Instagraminstagram.com/lacostetraiteur

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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