La Table d'Olivier

What La Table d'Olivier does

La Table d'Olivier is a privately held Swiss culinary services company founded in 2018 by Chef Olivier Dufrenne in Essertines-sur-Yverdon, Vaud. The company delivers three interconnected service lines: (1) 'Chef à domicile' private dining, with three formats (Dîner d'Auteur from CHF 150/person, Cocktail Dînatoire from CHF 85/person, and fully bespoke sur-mesure events), where a full brigade including trained maîtres d'hôtel travels to client homes across Switzerland; (2) 'Événements', event catering for weddings, milestone birthdays, and corporate functions, with bespoke proposals requiring a 30% deposit; and (3) 'La Boutique', a WooCommerce-powered e-commerce shop selling house-made semi-cooked foie gras in twelve flavor variants across four sizes (CHF 23-141), signature entremets (CHF 8-48), a weekly gastronomic menu (CHF 95-110), and gift cards (CHF 50-500), delivered nationwide or picked up at the Maison.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally minimal: no proprietary software, no AI/ML systems, and no app — operations run on a multilingual WordPress/WooCommerce website, an email newsletter, and standard SEO/PR channels. The competitive moat is built on Chef Dufrenne's 25 years of fine-dining credentials (training under Jean Rougié, tenures at Mirador du Mont Pèlerin, Hôtel de la Paix Lausanne, and Crans Ambassador), Gault & Millau recognition, and trust signals from named luxury partner houses including Breguet, Omega, Longines, Pegasus Automotive Group, Garage Zenith, Banque Pictet, Trafigura, and OAV.

The business model is a hybrid: bespoke professional services (custom-quoted private dining and corporate events) plus unit-priced one-time product sales (foie gras, pastries, menus, gift cards). Customer segments are dual-primary — Swiss high-net-worth individuals seeking at-home fine dining, and luxury corporate clients in watchmaking, finance, and automotive requiring high-stakes gastronomic event execution. The company employs 9 people, operates only within Switzerland (with a focus on Romandy), generates no disclosed revenue, and has no outside investors, parent company, or subsidiaries.

Name

La Table d'Olivier

Legal name

La Table d'Olivier

Website

https://latabledolivier.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Table d'Olivier is a Swiss private chef and gourmet e-commerce business founded in 2018, delivering bespoke at-home dining, luxury corporate events, and house-made foie gras and pastries to high-net-worth individuals and luxury maisons across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Private Chef & Gourmet Catering

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Special Food Services (7223), Retail Bakeries (311811), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Chef & In-Home Dining Services (HSACAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH), Premium Gourmet & Chef-Curated Meal Kits/Prepared Meals (CRAHAJAK), Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG)

Keywords

• Private chef services
• Gourmet e-commerce
• Luxury event catering
• Artisanal foie gras
• Signature pastries

Headquarters

HQ city

Essertines-sur-Yverdon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chef à domicile - Private Dining: Bespoke private chef service delivered at clients' homes. Custom-quoted pricing based on guest count, menu selection, service level, and wine pairing. Full brigade service with table service by trained maîtres d'hôtel. Revenue recognized upon service completion.
2. Corporate & Private Events: Event catering for weddings, milestone birthdays, corporate functions, and product launches. Custom proposals with bespoke menus and event staging. Requires 30% deposit, balance due on service date.
3. Gourmet E-commerce - Foie Gras & Pastries: Direct online sales of prepared foods including house-made semi-cooked foie gras (12 varieties), author pastries, complete menus, and gift cards. Products made to order with 48-hour lead time. Delivery across Switzerland or customer pickup.
4. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards redeemable across entire boutique catalog (foie gras, pastries, menus). No expiration date. Balance preserved across multiple orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Table d'Olivier delivers bespoke private chef dining experiences directly to clients' homes and event venues across Switzerland, providing a full brigade with trained maîtres d'hôtel, refined plating, and table service. In parallel, it sells a curated range of house-made gourmet products through its own e-commerce boutique—including semi-cooked foie gras in twelve signature flavors, seasonal author pastries, complete weekly gastronomic menus, and gift cards—with delivery throughout Switzerland or pickup at its Essertines-sur-Yverdon Maison.

Product overview

La Table d'Olivier is a Swiss fine dining and private chef service company offering three interconnected service lines: (1) Chef à domicile — bespoke private chef services delivered to clients' homes across Switzerland with three formats (Dîner d'Auteur, Cocktail dînatoire, and Sur-mesure); (2) Événements — culinary event services for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations; and (3) La Boutique — an e-commerce platform selling house-made semi-cooked foie gras (12 signature flavors in 4 sizes), artisanal pastries (2 signature entremets), complete gourmet menus for home preparation, and gift certificates. The company operates from Essertines-sur-Yverdon, Switzerland, and serves clients throughout Switzerland with a focus on high-net-worth individuals and luxury brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chef à domicile (Service Privé) Bespoke private chef service delivering signature cuisine to clients' homes across Switzerland with a full brigade, refined plating, and trained maîtres d'hôtel providing table service. Three formats: Dîner d'Auteur (multi-course signature dinner from CHF 150/person), Cocktail dînatoire (canapés and bites from CHF 85/person), and Bespoke/sur-mesure (custom-quoted).
• Événements (Private & Corporate Events) Culinary event catering for weddings, milestone birthdays, corporate functions, product launches, and partner dinners. Bespoke proposals with custom menus and event staging; 30% deposit required with balance on service date. Covers 10-150+ guests.
• La Boutique (Épicerie d'Auteur) E-commerce boutique offering house-made semi-cooked foie gras (12 signature flavors in 4 sizes), signature author pastries, complete gourmet menus for home preparation, and gift certificates. Delivered throughout Switzerland or collected at the Maison in Essertines-sur-Yverdon.
• Foies Gras Mi-Cuits (House-Made Semi-Cooked Foie Gras) House-made semi-cooked foie gras made to order from top-grade French duck, offered in twelve signature flavor combinations (Sauternes, Porto et Cardamome, Figues séchées, Pata Negra-Pistaches, Fève de Tonka, Citron-Yuzu, Bolets-Malvoisie, and others) in 100g, 200g, 300g, and 700g sizes with 48-hour minimum lead time.
• Pâtisseries d'Auteur (Signature Pastries) Quarterly-created, artisanal signature pastries including Entremet Chocolat-Caramel and Entremet Chocolat Passion, available as whole cake (6 persons) or individual portions at CHF 8-48.
• Menu Gastronomique de la Semaine (Weekly Gourmet Menu) Complete gourmet menu delivered for home preparation in vacuum-sealed, labeled, pre-cooked components with explanatory notes. Available as Menu 3 Plats (CHF 95) or Full Menu (CHF 110) with 48-hour lead time.
• Bon Cadeau (Gift Certificate) Gift certificates in denominations of CHF 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, and 500. Redeemable across the entire boutique catalog (foie gras, pastries, menus) with no expiration and balance preserved across multiple orders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response time commitment of 24 hours for project inquiries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BreguetcoreOthersLuxury watchmaking partner house. Breguet refers clients and hosts exclusive dining experiences. Testifies to the brand's positioning within top-tier Swiss luxury circles.
• Garage ZenithcoreOthersLuxury automotive partner. Co-hosts events and refers discerning clients seeking premium at-home dining experiences.
• French Duck ProducerscoreOthersSupplier of top-grade French duck for house-made foie gras preparations. Critical supply chain partner ensuring ingredient quality and authenticity.
• Partner ProducerscoreOthersNetwork of ingredient suppliers including Swiss producers for seasonal produce, Swiss chocolate, and regional specialties. Enables menu sourcing for bespoke dining experiences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Petrossian: Paris-based luxury gourmet house specializing in caviar, foie gras, and smoked fish, with boutique retail and gifting. Comparable premium positioning and gourmet product assortment to La Table d'Olivier's Épicerie d'Auteur.
• Fauchon: Historic French luxury food and pâtissier brand with boutique retail and gastronomy positioning. Compares as a broader incumbent in premium gourmet retail and gifting.
• Rougié: Iconic French foie gras and specialty poultry producer, supplier to top chefs worldwide — Chef Olivier Dufrenne trained under their namesake Jean Rougié. Comparable on the prepared foie gras product category underpinning the boutique line.

Direct peers

• EatWith: Platform connecting diners with hosts for intimate at-home dining experiences. Closely mirrors La Table d'Olivier's bespoke private dining proposition for HNW individuals.
• Cozymeal: Online marketplace for private chefs, cooking classes, and culinary experiences. Directly comparable business model for at-home chef service with comparable premium pricing tiers and corporate event capabilities.
• Take a Chef: Global private chef marketplace offering at-home dining experiences for private and corporate clients. Compares directly to La Table d'Olivier's Chef à domicile and event services, with a similar premium tier and footprint in Switzerland.
• Thomas Preti Events: Luxury special-event catering and event design firm serving corporate, private, and nonprofit clients. Mirrors La Table d'Olivier's high-stakes corporate events and full event-staging proposition.

Regional players

• Great Performances: NYC-based luxury catering and event production company serving corporate and private clients. Comparable high-end event catering model with similar bespoke proposal, bespoke menu, and full-service brigade capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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