MOTTO Catering GmbH

What MOTTO Catering GmbH does

Motto Catering GmbH is a Vienna-based, privately held event catering company founded in 2001 by Bernd Schlacher. The company delivers full-service catering — bespoke menus, beverages, event planning, and on-site execution — for corporate galas, balls, congresses, weddings, and government/diplomatic functions at premium Vienna venues. It holds exclusive catering contracts at Hofburg Vienna and Austria Center Vienna (Austria's largest conference centre), enabling it to serve events ranging from approximately 50 to 20,000+ guests. Leadership comprises Managing Director Dominika Gschmeidler (since 2008), Group Managing Director Jürgen Unger (since 2022), and Head Chef Martin Greilberger (since 2007).

The company operates a structured, division-based delivery model organized around its two flagship venue partnerships (Hofburg and ACV) plus a "Catering Classic" unit that handles a network of more than 25 additional Vienna venues, including Schloss Schönbrunn, MuseumsQuartier, Palais Coburg, Wiener Stadthalle, Palais Liechtenstein, Naturhistorisches Museum Wien, Leopold Museum, and Ottakringer Brauerei. Its underlying technology is non-proprietary — the business is fundamentally a culinary production and event logistics operation rather than a software platform, with no API, integrations, or AI/ML capabilities described. It is differentiated by sustainability credentials (Austrian Umweltzeichen/Ecolabel certificate No. 976 and Bio/organic certification) and a named ~35-person team spanning culinary, sales, project management, logistics, procurement, sustainability, HR, and accounting functions.

Revenue is generated per event on a bespoke, quote-based pricing model with no publicly disclosed tier structure. Go-to-market is direct enterprise and institutional field sales, segmented by venue division and supported by social channels (Facebook, Instagram), the corporate website, an e-commerce shop (shop.motto-catering.at), and venue-partner co-marketing on Hofburg and ACV websites. The customer base spans 100+ named corporate and institutional accounts across luxury fashion (Armani, Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Versace, YSL), banking and finance (Allianz, Deutsche Bank, Erste Bank, JP Morgan, UBS, Raiffeisen Zentralbank), consulting (Accenture, Deloitte, EY, BCG), pharmaceuticals (Novartis, Pfizer, Zeneca), government/diplomatic (Bundeskanzleramt, Bundespräsident/Hofburg, Österreichische Bundesbahn, Wiener Festwochen), technology (Microsoft, IBM Austria), automotive (Porsche Holding, Lexus), and consumer brands (Red Bull, Nespresso, Swarovski, Motel One). Operations are confined to Vienna, Austria; no geographic expansion or external institutional ownership is disclosed.

Name

MOTTO Catering GmbH

Legal name

Motto Catering GmbH

Website

https://motto-catering.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Motto Catering GmbH is a Vienna-based, privately held event caterer delivering full-service catering for corporate galas, congresses, weddings, and government functions at premium Vienna venues, holding exclusive contracts at Hofburg Vienna and Austria Center Vienna.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Business Event Catering (THAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), VIP, Executive Dining & Hospitality Suites Catering (THAHAKAI), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• Corporate event catering
• Conference and congress catering
• Wedding and gala catering
• Premium venue catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service catering for corporate events, gala dinners, congresses, balls, and weddings at premium Vienna venues. Revenue is generated per event, with bespoke menus and service packages. No pricing is publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Full-service premium event catering delivered in Vienna across corporate functions, balls, congresses, conferences, gala dinners, and luxury weddings. Services encompass bespoke menu design, food and beverage production, on-site service staff, and end-to-end event logistics at exclusive and high-prestige venues, with capacity to serve from 50 to 20,000+ guests per event.

Product overview

MOTTO Catering GmbH is a Vienna-based catering company offering full-service event catering. The portfolio consists of core catering services supported by venue-specific partnerships (Hofburg Vienna and Austria Center Vienna), food and beverage offerings, and event planning/management capabilities. The company operates as a single unified service rather than a modular platform, delivering end-to-end catering experiences from culinary preparation to event execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Service Event Catering

Quantifiable outcome

• Events for 50 to 20,000+ participants served at partnered venues
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers33 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HOFBURG ViennacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotto Catering serves as the exclusive catering partner for the Hofburg Vienna, one of Europe's most prestigious event and congress venues. This partnership covers all catering services for events held at the Hofburg, including gala dinners, balls, congresses, and diplomatic events. The partnership enables Motto Catering to serve events for 50 to 4,900 persons in an imperial setting.
• Austria Center Vienna (ACV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotto Catering is the exclusive catering partner for Austria Center Vienna, Austria's largest conference and event centre. This partnership covers all catering for events at the ACV, ranging from congresses and conferences to corporate galas for 500 to 20,000+ participants.
• Schloss SchönbrunnminorOthersMotto Catering provides catering services at Schloss Schönbrunn (Schönbrunn Palace) for events held in the palace's event spaces, including the main building, Apothecaries' Wing, and Orangerie.
• Wiener StadthalleminorOthersMotto Catering provides catering services at Wiener Stadthalle for events in the hall complex (Halle A, B, D, and E), serving events of up to 19,500 persons.
• MuseumsQuartier Wien (Arena21, Ovalhalle, Halle E)minorOthersMotto Catering serves events at MuseumsQuartier's Arena21, Ovalhalle, and Halle E venues in Vienna.
• Palais CoburgminorOthersMotto Catering provides catering at Palais Coburg for events across its nine event areas spanning over 2,300 m².
• Gartenpalais Liechtenstein / Stadtpalais LiechtensteinminorOthersMotto Catering serves events at Liechtenstein Garden Palace and City Palace, two aristocratic venues in central Vienna.
• Palais SchönburgminorOthersMotto Catering provides catering at Palais Schönburg, a recently restored baroque palace venue in central Vienna for weddings and events up to 600 persons.
• Palais NiederösterreichminorOthersMotto Catering serves events at Palais Niederösterreich for congresses, gala dinners, and conferences.
• Naturhistorisches Museum WienminorOthersMotto Catering provides catering for events at the Natural History Museum Vienna, a prestigious venue for up to 870 persons.
• MAK (Museum of Applied Arts)minorOthersMotto Catering serves events at the MAK for up to 500 persons in a setting bridging tradition and contemporary design.
• MUMOK (Museum of Modern Art)minorOthersMotto Catering provides catering at MUMOK and MUMOK Lounge for events up to 100 persons in the museum's top floor.
• Ottakringer BrauereiminorOthersMotto Catering serves events at Ottakringer Brewery across its five event spaces for up to 2,500 persons.
• Conference Center LaxenburgminorOthersMotto Catering provides catering at Conference Center Laxenburg, a historic residence venue for weddings, conferences, and events up to 880 persons.
• Aula der WissenschaftenminorOthersMotto Catering serves events at the Aula der Wissenschaften (Science Auditorium) near Stephansplatz for up to 1,100 persons.
• Leopold MuseumminorOthersMotto Catering serves events at the Leopold Museum in MuseumsQuartier, known for its Schiele and Klimt collections.
• Semper Depot (Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien)minorOthersMotto Catering serves events at the Semper Depot for up to 730 persons in an artistic setting.
• Remise VerkehrsmuseumminorOthersMotto Catering provides catering at the Remise Transport Museum for corporate events and gala dinners in historic tram settings.
• Wolke 19 and Wolke 21 Event LocationsminorOthersMotto Catering serves events at Wolke 19 and Wolke 21 venues, modern event spaces in the Donaupark and Saturn Tower area.
• MetastadtminorOthersMotto Catering serves events at METAStadt, a multifunctional event location combining historic brick buildings with modern design on 14,500 m², for up to 5,000 persons.
• Studio 44minorOthersMotto Catering serves events at Studio 44, a modern event venue in Vienna.
• Tech Gate ViennaminorOthersMotto Catering serves events at Tech Gate Vienna across four stages for up to 300 persons.
• NORDLICHT Event LocationminorOthersMotto Catering provides catering at NORDLICHT, a 1,000 m² daylight event location with industrial-chic design, for up to 700 persons.
• Weitsicht CobenzlminorOthersMotto Catering serves events at Weitsicht Cobenzl, a scenic Vienna venue overlooking the city for exclusive celebrations and conferences.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kofler & Kompanie: German premium event caterer serving corporate galas, conferences and private events at high-end venues across Germany. Closest comparable to Motto on premium positioning, full-service event model and corporate/luxury client mix.
• Marché International / Marché Catering: Premium catering and event services group with European footprint; serves corporate events, galas and venue-based catering. Comparable to Motto on premium event catering model and venue partnerships.
• DO & CO: Austrian-listed premium hospitality and event catering group with strong DACH presence in airline catering, hotels and event venues (incl. Allianz Arena Munich, Austrian Open). Directly comparable to Motto on geography, premium positioning and venue-anchored event catering, but at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• WISAG Catering: Large German facility-services and contract catering group, including event and venue catering. Comparable on catering capabilities and corporate client base, but operates at significantly broader scale and with diversified facility services.
• Aramark: Global contract foodservice and event-services incumbent serving sports, entertainment, corporate and venue clients worldwide. Overlaps with Motto in venue-based premium catering but operates across a much broader portfolio of services and customer segments.
• Sodexo Live! (Sodexo events division): Global premium event hospitality and catering division of Sodexo, serving sports venues, conferences and corporate events. Comparable on the premium event catering and venue-anchored service model, but at significantly larger scale and global reach.

Others

• Palfinger Catering (Motto Group parent brand context): The parent-group context for Motto Catering, operating the broader Motto Group brand across catering and related hospitality services in Austria. Useful as a portfolio/brand reference but not a direct external competitor.

Emerging players

• Catermax: Austrian/German-based premium event caterer focused on corporate clients and conferences. Directly comparable to Motto on the corporate event catering model, but with a smaller scale and less prominent venue exclusivity positioning.

Regional players

• Genuss & Event (regional Austrian premium caterer): Austrian regional premium caterer operating across Vienna and other Austrian venues for corporate and private events. Comparable to Motto on geography and premium event focus, but at smaller scale and without the flagship Hofburg/ACV exclusivities.
• Lindner Eventcatering: German premium event caterer focused on corporate and private events across German-speaking markets. Comparable to Motto on premium full-service catering and corporate/government client mix, though primarily active in Germany rather than Austria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mottocatering
• Instagraminstagram.com/motto_catering
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/motto-catering-gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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