Belgocatering
Belgocatering NV is a Belgium-based premium sustainable catering company and CIRFOOD subsidiary, operating 30+ corporate restaurants and event venues serving enterprise clients with contract catering, banqueting, and design services anchored by long-term supplier partnerships and EcoVadis Platinum sustainability credentials.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1998
- HeadquartersAalst, Belgium
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Belgocatering does
Belgocatering NV is a Belgian premium sustainable contract catering and event hospitality company, headquartered in Aalst with a main operational presence in Brussels (Manhattan Center, 23rd floor). Founded in 1998 (per the careers page; the homepage references 'well over thirty years') and acquired by Italian foodservice cooperative CIRFOOD in 2016 as part of the parent's Benelux expansion, the company operates 30-34 restaurants across Belgium and employs approximately 250 full-time staff, generating roughly €30 million in annual revenue.
The company delivers three integrated service lines: contract catering (long-term subscription-style engagement to operate corporate restaurants and dining facilities for enterprise clients), event catering and banqueting (one-off and recurring services for corporate events, festivals, and private dining — materially expanded by the June 2024 acquisition of Dîner Privé), and design & consultancy (professional services for clients developing or renovating their own restaurant spaces). At the Manhattan Center Brussels flagship, Belgocatering runs five concept venues: Hudson's (hybrid self-service), Number 94 (VIP dining), The Lex (bar), The New York Minute (grab-and-go), and The Lincoln (auditorium). Selective anchor customers include Honda Motor Europe Logistics (Ghent, 600 employees), Degroof Petercam, Nipro (Mechelen HQ since 2018), AED Studios, and Fnac.
The underlying technology stack centers on a frontcooking and circular kitchen model, augmented by Orbisk AI-powered computer vision food-waste monitoring (deployed across 7 kitchens as of 2022, with stated expansion plans and up to 50% reported waste reduction). Long-tenured supplier partnerships (Meatier 20+ years, Vander Zijpen 25 years, custom OR Coffee blend) anchor the premium, traceable-sourcing value proposition. Revenue is generated through B2B enterprise sales with contract-based, non-public pricing across corporate, event, and design engagements, reaching close to €30 million annual turnover on the disclosed ~30-restaurant base. The company secured EcoVadis Platinum certification (84/100, top 1% in Belgium) in January 2024, advancing from prior Silver and Gold ratings.
Belgocatering firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Belgocatering
- Legal name
- Belgocatering NV
- Website
- https://belgocatering.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1998
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Belgocatering NV is a Belgium-based premium sustainable catering company and CIRFOOD subsidiary, operating 30+ corporate restaurants and event venues serving enterprise clients with contract catering, banqueting, and design services anchored by long-term supplier partnerships and EcoVadis Platinum sustainability credentials.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Belgocatering industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Contract Catering Services
- NAICS
- Food Service Contractors (722310), Caterers (72232)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating Places (5812)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Contract Foodservice Management (Outsourced Catering) (THAFAIAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Hotel & Resort Banqueting / In-House Catering (THAFAIAD)
Keywords
Where Belgocatering is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Aalst
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Belgocatering business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Contract Catering: Long-term contracts with corporate clients to operate their company restaurants and dining facilities, providing daily meals and hospitality services.
- Event Catering: One-time and recurring event catering services for corporate events, festivals, and private dining through Belgocatering and Dîner Privé brands.
- Design & Consultancy: Restaurant space planning, design, and consultancy services for clients developing their own catering facilities.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Belgocatering product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Belgocatering delivers premium sustainable contract catering for corporate restaurants and employee dining, event catering and banqueting for meetings and large-scale gatherings of up to 3,000 guests, and hospitality design and consultancy services for clients building out their own catering facilities. The company operates more than 30 restaurant locations across Belgium, runs a centralized production kitchen in Buggenhout, and operates branded venues including the Manhattan Center concepts, Q Beach House, and Studio 6 at AED Studios. Following its June 2024 acquisition of Dîner Privé, event catering capabilities are offered under both the Belgocatering and Dîner Privé brands.
Product overview
Belgocatering is a premium sustainable catering company operating as part of the Italian CIRFOOD cooperative. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on three core services: contract catering for corporate restaurants, event catering for gatherings of all sizes, and banqueting for premium occasions. At its Manhattan Center headquarters in Brussels, Belgocatering operates multiple branded dining concepts including Hudson's (hybrid self-service), Number 94 (VIP dining), The Lex (bar), The New York Minute (grab-and-go), and The Lincoln (multifunctional auditorium). Following its June 2024 acquisition of Dîner Privé, the company strengthened its event catering capabilities. The portfolio also includes seasonal operations like Q Beach House and dedicated restaurant spaces at client sites such as AED Studios, Honda, Degroof Petercam, and Nipro. The company emphasizes sustainability through its 5-pillar plan covering organic, sustainable, fair commerce, local suppliers, and plant-based principles.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Dîner Privé: Event catering brand acquired by Belgocatering in June 2024. Specializes in private dining, bespoke culinary solutions, and high-end event catering. Continues to operate under its own name.
Products and services
- Contract Catering Long-term contract catering operating corporate restaurants and company cafeterias for enterprise clients, providing daily chef-driven meals and hospitality services using naturally produced ingredients.
- Event Catering Culinary catering for corporate events, conferences, private dining, festivals, and large-scale gatherings of up to 3,000 guests, delivered by the Belgocatering event team and Dîner Privé brand.
- Banqueting Premium banquet services for corporate events, private dining experiences, and large-scale event catering with exceptional culinary execution.
- Dîner Privé (Event Catering Brand) Premium event catering brand acquired in June 2024, specializing in private dining, bespoke culinary solutions, and high-end event catering; continues to operate under its own name within the Belgocatering group.
- Design & Consultancy Planning and design services for restaurant spaces, covering lighting, color, comfort, and concept development for companies building or renovating their own catering facilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Food waste reduction of up to 50% in kitchens using Orbisk system
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Belgocatering
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Belgocatering technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability3 records
Feature2 records
Belgocatering partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Dîner PrivécoreStrategic acquisition of Dîner Privé, a renowned event caterer known for exceptional service and culinary excellence. Both companies continue operating under their own names while combining capabilities. Jan Verhelle remains as Managing Director for at least 3 years to oversee integration. Strengthens Belgocatering's position in premium event catering market.
- OrbiskcoreAutomated food waste monitoring system using AI and image recognition. Deployed in 7 of 34 restaurants as of 2022, with expansion plans. System tracks ingredients discarded, quantities, and timing to help chefs optimize purchasing and reduce waste by up to 50%.
- CIRFOODcoreItalian foodservice cooperative and parent company of Belgocatering. One of the largest Italian hospitality companies, present in 17 regions and 72 provinces in Italy. Has been active in Belgium and Netherlands since 2016. Provides shared values, culinary expertise, and sustainability focus.
- MeatiercoreSustainable meat supplier for 20+ years. Operates as a leading sustainable meat company employing 40 people. Supplies traceable beef including Limousin, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Parthenais, West Flemish Red, and Asturian breeds. Pioner in short supply chain with on-farm traceability.
- Vander Zijpen (VDZ)coreFresh produce supplier for 25 years. Family-run company (father and son) supplying fresh vegetables and fruits daily. Operates cutting facilities in Asse with vegetable and fruit processing lines plus juice pressing operations.
- OR CoffeecoreBelgian specialty coffee roaster founded in 2001. Largest specialty roaster in Belgium. Created custom Belgocatering blend (70% Colombia, 30% Ethiopia) meeting specialty grade 86+. Sources directly from 8 countries without intermediaries.
- Pink RibbonminorBreast cancer prevention organization partnership. Annual donation of 10,000 euros. Also provides catering for Pink Ribbon events. Shared commitment to healthy, balanced nutrition as part of cancer prevention.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Belgocatering competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Altra|Sodexo (Belgium): Belgian contract catering player (formerly part of Sodexo, now under private ownership) operating corporate dining and event catering across Belgium — a direct domestic competitor to Belgocatering in the same geography.
- Albron: Dutch contract caterer operating hospitality and food services across the Netherlands. Highly comparable business model focused on corporate dining, events, and venue hospitality, serving as a Benelux peer.
- Vermaat: Dutch hospitality group specializing in contract catering, corporate restaurants, and event catering. Comparable in operating model to Belgocatering though focused primarily on the Dutch market.
- Hutten: Dutch hospitality and contract catering group focused on healthy, sustainable food services for corporates, healthcare, and education. Comparable in its sustainability-led positioning and B2B contract catering model.
Direct peers
- CIRFOOD: Italian cooperative parent and direct operating peer. Operates contract catering, school catering, and foodservice across 17 Italian regions; Belgocatering is its Belgian subsidiary and shares the cooperative's culinary expertise, supplier networks, and sustainability practices.
Broad incumbents
- Sodexo: Global foodservice and facilities management giant with significant Belgian and European contract catering presence. Directly competes with Belgocatering for corporate dining and event catering contracts at multinational clients.
- Aramark: US-headquartered global contract foodservice provider with growing European footprint. Competes for enterprise dining contracts and operates at a scale far exceeding Belgocatering's ~€30M revenue base.
- ISS A/S: Danish facility services group with a substantial foodservice division serving corporate clients across Europe. Competes for integrated facilities-plus-catering contracts that Belgocatering targets.
- Compass Group: World's largest contract foodservice and support services company. Competes with Belgocatering for large enterprise catering contracts across Belgium and globally, though operating at vastly greater scale and with broader service portfolios.
- Elior Group: France-based contract catering group operating across Europe including Benelux. Directly competes in the corporate and event catering segments where Belgocatering operates.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Belgocatering social profiles
Digital presenceBelgocatering compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
Belgocatering financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Belgocatering leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Belgocatering subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Belgocatering funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Belgocatering M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Belgocatering
What does Belgocatering do?
Belgocatering delivers premium sustainable contract catering for corporate restaurants and employee dining, event catering and banqueting for meetings and large-scale gatherings of up to 3,000 guests, and hospitality design and consultancy services for clients building out their own catering facilities. The company operates more than 30 restaurant locations across Belgium, runs a centralized production kitchen in Buggenhout, and operates branded venues including the Manhattan Center concepts, Q Beach House, and Studio 6 at AED Studios. Following its June 2024 acquisition of Dîner Privé, event catering capabilities are offered under both the Belgocatering and Dîner Privé brands.
Is Belgocatering a public or private company?
Belgocatering is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Belgocatering founded?
Belgocatering was founded in 1998. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Belgocatering based?
Belgocatering is headquartered in Aalst, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Belgocatering make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Contract Catering is the primary driver. The others are event Catering and design & Consultancy.
Who are Belgocatering's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Altra|Sodexo (Belgium), Albron, Vermaat and Hutten. CIRFOOD is listed as a direct peer. Broad incumbents are Sodexo, Aramark, ISS A/S, Compass Group and Elior Group.
Does Belgocatering have an API?
No public API is recorded for Belgocatering.
What industry is Belgocatering in?
Belgocatering's product category is Contract Catering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAFAIAH, Contract Foodservice Management (Outsourced Catering), with a secondary code of THAFAIAB, Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties). Its NAICS code is 722310 and its SIC code is 5812.