La table Bretonne

What La table Bretonne does

La table Bretonne is a French regional event catering company (SARL) founded in 2004 by chef Christian Landouzy and headquartered in Brest, Finistère, Brittany. It sells full-service catering for private celebrations (weddings, birthdays, family receptions) and corporate events (seminars, congresses, business gatherings) across the Finistère department and broader Brittany region, with a portfolio spanning cocktail receptions, sit-down meals, takeaway platters, grilled lamb and pig, and Breton crêpes/galettes. Its operational model is a small, chef-led team of approximately seven people (chef, three cooks, and a coordinator, Marie-Paule Le Bihan), executing custom menus with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients from a curated network of Breton producers.

The company operates a direct, quote-based sales motion via phone and website contact form, with services delivered at customer venues or as takeaway. There is no disclosed technology platform, app, or API; the website functions as a brochure and lead-capture surface rather than a transactional system. Pricing is fully bespoke per event and not publicly disclosed. The business carries no external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries, and is entirely founder-owned and operated.

Strategic positioning emphasizes local sourcing, RSE (corporate social responsibility) commitments, and a partnership with the Océanopolis Acts environmental fund. Distribution is single-country/domestic, with all activity consolidated at the Centre d'Activités Le Foch site in Brest. The company's competitive moat is built on long-standing regional reputation, a 15+ producer ecosystem, and chef-led culinary differentiation, rather than on scale, technology, or formal barriers to entry.

Name

La table Bretonne

Legal name

SARL La table Bretonne

Website

https://latablebretonne.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La table Bretonne is a chef-led event catering company in Brest, France, serving private celebrations and corporate events across Brittany with fresh, locally-sourced menus from a Breton producer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Catering Services: Full-service catering for private and corporate events including weddings, receptions, seminars, and corporate events. Services include cocktail catering, sit-down meals, takeaway catering, and specialized offerings like grilled meats and crepes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

La table Bretonne is a Brest-based event catering company providing homemade, creative cuisine for private and corporate events across Brittany. Its service portfolio covers cocktail catering, full sit-down meals and receptions, takeaway catering, grilled lamb and pig roasts, traditional Breton crêpes and galettes, wedding catering (including tasting sessions and wedding cakes), and corporate event catering. All offerings are built around fresh, locally-sourced products drawn from a network of Breton artisan producers.

Product overview

La table Bretonne is a catering company offering a comprehensive suite of event catering services. Founded in 2004 by chef Christian Landouzy, the company provides made-from-scratch cooking using fresh, locally-selected products. The service portfolio includes cocktail catering (coffrets, sandwiches, reheatable pieces, sweet pieces, workshops), full meal receptions, takeaway catering options (buffets, sharing plates, fish, hot dishes, traditional dishes, desserts), grilled lamb and pig services, Breton crepe and galette catering, wedding catering (including wedding cakes and tasting sessions), and corporate event services. The company emphasizes local producer partnerships and a signature taste experience for private and professional events in Brittany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Traiteur Cocktails (Cocktail Catering) Cocktail catering services for private and corporate events, including cocktail boxes, cocktail sandwiches, reheatable pieces, sweet pieces, and tasting workshops/display stations. Designed for event hosts seeking ready-to-serve or interactive cocktail formats.
• Repas et Réceptions (Meals and Receptions) Full-service sit-down meal and reception catering for private and corporate events in Brittany, covering menu design, preparation, and on-site service execution.
• Offre Traiteur à Emporter (Takeaway Catering) Takeaway catering menu including buffets, sharing plates, fish dishes, hot dishes, traditional dishes, and desserts for at-home events and small gatherings. Designed for hosts who want professional catering food without on-site service.
• Agneaux et Cochons Grillés (Grilled Lamb and Pig) Specialty on-site grilling of lamb and whole pig for outdoor events, celebrations, and large receptions. Targeted at hosts seeking traditional spit-roasted formats for festive occasions.
• Crêpes et Galettes (Breton Crêpes and Galettes) Traditional Breton crêpe and galette catering service for receptions, weddings, and events, sourcing crêpes from local producer La Crêperie de Coataudon. Designed for events featuring regional Breton specialties.
• Traiteur Mariage (Wedding Catering) Full-service wedding catering including custom menus, buffet options, service styles, wedding cakes (by local pâtissier Jean-Hervé Guillerm), and pre-event tasting sessions. Targeted at engaged couples in Brittany.
• Événements d'Entreprise (Corporate Events) Corporate event catering for seminars, congresses, professional gatherings, and team-building events. Targeted at companies and organizations in Brittany requiring reliable catering for business occasions.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LK ChocolatierminorOthersBreton chocolate producer supplying quality chocolates for catering events. Described as 'a dream became reality' in producer profile.
• La Crêperie de CoataudonminorOthersCrepe producer providing crepes for various catering preparations. Collaboration praised for quality and efficiency.
• Boulangerie Tartines d'autrefoisminorOthersBrest bakery supplying breads for catering services. Led by Edouard Le Nom.
• La Minoterie FrancèsminorOthersFlour miller providing high-quality local flours with ecological commitment.
• Les glaces artisanales PokoùminorOthersArtisanal ice cream producer supplying frozen desserts for catering events.
• France HaliotiscoreOthersAbalone producer based in Plouguerneau, Nord Finistère. Working relationship spanning over 15 years. Produces exceptional abalone with sustainable seaweed cultivation. La table Bretonne features their products at tasting workshops and prestigious receptions.
• Le Rucher de l'Iroise (Jo Le Ru)minorOthersBeekeeper from Plouarzel producing 'Miel d'Iroise' honey. 120 hives producing spring, heather, and buckwheat honey. Honey used in various dishes including goat cheese buttons, duck dishes, and desserts.
• Brasserie PoèmcoreOthersCraft brewery founded in 2018 by Gérald Pelleau at Brest port. Produces 9 organic beer recipes including stout used in La table Bretonne's beef à la bière brune dish. Beer served at events in bottles or on tap with rental of draft systems.
• Océanopolis ActsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental fund dedicated to ocean preservation. La table Bretonne is a partner, supporting climate and ocean preservation initiatives as part of their RSE commitment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Saint Clair Le Traiteur: French event catering company specializing in weddings, corporate events, and receptions. Directly comparable because it serves the same customer segments (private individuals and corporate clients) with similar service offerings and a chef-led culinary approach.
• Traiteurs de France: Federation/network of independent French caterers committed to quality catering traditions. Directly comparable because it represents independent caterers like La table Bretonne that emphasize artisanal cuisine, local sourcing, and event services for weddings and corporate clients.
• Maison Rostang: French catering and event services company with a chef-led identity. Comparable because it provides event catering for private and corporate clients with a similar emphasis on gastronomic quality and bespoke menus.
• Liaisons Gourmandes: French catering company offering event catering, trays, and meal services for private and corporate clients. Comparable because it serves similar customer segments with similar services (cocktail, sit-down meals, takeaway) and a strong local/regional presence.

Broad incumbents

• Fauchon: French luxury food and catering brand with event catering services. Comparable because it provides premium catering for high-end events and houses a renowned pâtisserie, though at a much larger national/international scale.
• Potel et Chabot: Historic French luxury event caterer with national reach across corporate, private, and prestigious public events. Comparable because it operates in the same event catering category serving similar private and corporate client segments, though at a much larger scale and with own venues.
• Lenôtre: Iconic French catering and gastronomy brand offering event catering, traiteur services, and culinary experiences nationwide. Comparable because it addresses the same private and corporate event catering market with a similar premium positioning, though with broader geographic reach and brand recognition.
• Ducasse Event: Premium event catering arm of the Alain Ducasse group, serving high-end corporate and private events. Comparable because it operates in the same premium event catering space with chef-led menus, though at a national/luxury scale.

Emerging players

• Ateliers des Chefs: French culinary experience company offering cooking classes and chef-led experiences. Comparable because it overlaps with the culinary experiences and chef-led private offerings adjacent to La table Bretonne's catering services, though its primary business model is experiential rather than catering.

Regional players

• Brasserie du Château: Regional French catering and event services provider. Comparable because it offers event catering for corporate and private clients in a defined regional geography, similar to La table Bretonne's Brittany focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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