MAISON HÔTELIÈRE

What MAISON HÔTELIÈRE does

MAISON HÔTELIÈRE is a French specialty retailer of kitchen and hospitality equipment founded in 1948 and headquartered at 18 rue de Cracovie in the Cap Nord business park of Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. It serves two customer segments: home cooking enthusiasts seeking premium household kitchenware, and professional chefs and food service operators needing professional-grade culinary equipment. The product offering is organized into six categories — Art de la table, Pâtisserie, Cuisson, Coutellerie, Ustensiles, and Conservation — and aggregates more than a dozen premium French and European brands including Cristel, Le Creuset, De Buyer, Peugeot, Emile Henry, LACANCHE, Bormioli Rocco, Big Green Egg, Mallard Ferrière, GAFIC, and HORL, alongside an in-house gift card product. A "Location" rental category complements outright retail sales.

The company operates a hybrid distribution model combining a physical Dijon showroom with a WordPress/WooCommerce e-commerce site (using the Elementor page builder) that supports nationwide French delivery with free shipping over €150, as well as Click & Collect at the Dijon store. Pricing is quote-based per product rather than published online — customers are directed to contact the store or visit to obtain prices — and the marketing footprint is built on organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest), earned media (Le Bien Public, France Inter), and the e-commerce storefront itself. MAISON HÔTELIÈRE is a private SAS (SIREN 015 850 472) with €80,000 registered share capital, presided over by Catherine Bouille, with approximately 14 employees and no disclosed external investors or parent entity.

Name

MAISON HÔTELIÈRE

Legal name

MAISONHOTELIERE

Website

https://maison-hoteliere.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MAISON HÔTELIÈRE is a Dijon-based French specialty retailer, founded in 1948, selling premium and professional kitchenware, tableware, cutlery, and pastry equipment from brands such as Le Creuset, Cristel, De Buyer, and Big Green Egg through a physical showroom, e-commerce site, and Click & Collect service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dijon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales of Kitchen and Hospitality Equipment: The company operates as a specialty retailer selling professional and household kitchen equipment, tableware, cooking tools, and pastry supplies through both physical retail and e-commerce channels. Revenue is generated through direct product sales at listed prices with shipping costs.
2. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards (cartes cadeaux) allowing recipients to purchase any products from the store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MAISON HÔTELIÈRE is a French specialty retailer that sells professional and household kitchen equipment, tableware, cooking tools, pastry supplies, cutlery, and food preservation items through a Dijon-based physical store and an e-commerce website. The offering is a curated catalog of premium brands (Cristel, Le Creuset, De Buyer, Big Green Egg, Peugeot, Bormioli Rocco, LACANCHE, Emile Henry, GAFIC, HORL, Mallard Ferrière, and others) spanning six product categories: Art de la table, Pâtisserie, Cuisson, Coutellerie, Ustensiles, and Conservation. The company also offers branded Carte Cadeau (gift cards) and a Location (rental) line.

Product overview

Maison Hôtelière is a French e-commerce retailer (maison-hoteliere.fr) specializing in professional and home kitchen equipment based in Dijon, France. The company operates as a single unified e-commerce platform selling an extensive portfolio of kitchenware, tableware, and culinary tools. The product offering encompasses six main categories: Art de la table (table setting), Pâtisserie (pastry/baking), Cuisson (cooking), Coutellerie (cutlery), Ustensiles (utensils), and Conservation (food storage). The catalog features a curated selection of professional-grade and consumer kitchen products from partner brands including Cristel, De Buyer, Le Creuset, Peugeot, Bormioli Rocco, Big Green Egg, Emile Henry, GAFIC, HORL, Mallard Ferrière, Lacor, Gefu, Louis Tellier, HÖFATS, and LA ROCHÈRE, alongside Maison Hôtelière's own gift cards. Products range from cookware (cocottes, sauté pans, baking dishes), bakeware (soufflé molds, tart pans, ramekins), cutlery (cutlery sets, knife sharpeners), tableware (plates, glasses, carafes), to specialty items (barbecue grills, wine accessories, table fires). The company offers both in-store shopping (Click & Collect) and nationwide delivery in France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record.

• CristelOthersPremium cookware and kitchenware brand whose products are sold through MAISON HÔTELIÈRE's retail and e-commerce channels.
• Le CreusetOthersIconic French cookware manufacturer specializing in cast iron and enameled cookware. Products featured in MAISON HÔTELIÈRE's catalog.
• De BuyerOthersFrench professional kitchen equipment manufacturer. Products including confectionery tools, cookware, and specialized utensils are sold through MAISON HÔTELIÈRE.
• Big Green EggOthersPremium ceramic kamado-style barbecue brand. MAISON HÔTELIÈRE offers Big Green Egg products including the Medium model with modular table and accessories.
• SilikomartOthersItalian silicone kitchenware and pastry molds manufacturer. Products featured in MAISON HÔTELIÈRE's pastry and baking section.
• PeugeotOthersFrench manufacturer known for mills (salt and pepper), kitchen tools, and ceramic bakeware. Appolia ceramic dishes and Peugeot mills are sold through MAISON HÔTELIÈRE.
• Bormioli RoccoOthersItalian glassware and tableware manufacturer. GIARA collection bottles and Ypsilon dessert dishes are featured in MAISON HÔTELIÈRE's catalog.
• DeejoOthersFrench knife manufacturer specializing in minimalist pocket and table knives with reversible decorations.
• DegrenneOthersFrench tableware and cutlery manufacturer with history in professional and household cutlery.
• HORL 1993OthersGerman knife sharpening equipment manufacturer. The HORL 2 knife sharpener is sold through MAISON HÔTELIÈRE.
• Mallard FerrièreOthersFrench pastry tools and stainless steel molds manufacturer. Heart-shaped cutters and silicone molds are featured in MAISON HÔTELIÈRE's catalog.
• LACANCHEOthersFrench manufacturer of professional-style cooking ranges (pianos de cuisine). MAISON HÔTELIÈRE features LACANCHE stoves as a featured selection, highlighting the connection between Burgundy's gastronomic heritage and quality cooking equipment.
• QwetchOthersFrench brand specializing in insulated bottles and food containers. Products featured in conservation/storage category.
• GAFICOthersBrand featured in tableware and cutlery. Signum Martelé collection and PASSION plate collection are sold through MAISON HÔTELIÈRE.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hédiard: Historic French luxury food and lifestyle retailer offering curated kitchen and tableware alongside gourmet products. Comparable premium positioning, heritage brand identity, and gift-driven demand.
• La Bovida: Historic French retailer (founded 1933) of kitchen equipment, tableware, and culinary products with stores in Paris and online. Comparable heritage, curated premium brand portfolio, and similar dual home/professional customer focus.
• Tom Press: French online and catalog retailer specializing in cooking tools, utensils, tableware and pastry supplies, serving both home cooks and professionals. Direct overlap in product range, target customer, and dual B2C/B2B positioning.
• Zôdio: French kitchen, table, and home store concept combining physical locations with e-commerce. Similar omnichannel model and focus on cooking enthusiasts seeking curated assortments.
• Mauviel: French manufacturer and retailer of premium copper cookware and kitchenware. Direct overlap in French premium cookware category, serving both home cooking enthusiasts and professional chefs.
• Alice Délice: French specialty retailer of kitchenware, tableware, and culinary gifts, with both physical stores and an e-commerce platform. Closely comparable to Maison Hôtelière on customer segments (home cooking enthusiasts and gift buyers) and premium brand mix.

Broad incumbents

• ManoMano: Major French online marketplace for home improvement, DIY, and kitchen equipment. While broader in scope, it represents significant competitive pressure on specialty kitchen retailers through pricing transparency, selection depth, and logistics scale.
• Le Creuset (direct retail): Iconic French cookware brand with direct e-commerce and brand stores. Represents both a key supplier partner and a competitive direct channel for premium cookware that Maison Hôtelière retails.
• Emile Henry (direct retail): French ceramic cookware and bakeware brand with direct retail and e-commerce. Comparable Burgundian heritage connection and overlapping product range (soufflé dishes, ceramic cookware) sold at Maison Hôtelière.
• Cristel (direct retail): French premium stainless steel cookware brand with direct retail. Functions as both supplier and competitive direct channel for one of Maison Hôtelière's flagship cookware lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maison-hoteliere
• Instagraminstagram.com/maison_hoteliere
• Pinterestpinterest.fr/lamaisonhoteliere

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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