401 Gourmet, Inc.

What 401 Gourmet, Inc. does

401 Gourmet, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned full-service catering company headquartered at 560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Founded in 2017 by Executive Chef & CEO Mark Tyszkowski, the company delivers customized, on-location catering for weddings, corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, and private gatherings across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Its menu portfolio spans Brunch, Lunch, Hors d'oeuvres, Gourmet Buffet, Plated Dinner, Dessert, and Plant-Based/Vegan categories, with menus built around local and seasonal New England ingredients sourced from regional farms and producers.

The service offering is bundled rather than à la carte: in addition to food, 401 Gourmet provides event planning, rentals, linens, décor, table settings, tent and equipment rentals, and bar service, positioning the company as a single counterparty for end-to-end event execution. The firm carries the description "Fully Licensed and Insured" in all customer-facing materials. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, mobile application, API, or third-party platform integration underpinning operations; the technology footprint is limited to a Wix-hosted website, email, phone, and Instagram/Facebook presence. Sales are direct, led personally by the chef-founder from menu consultation through day-of execution.

The revenue model is per-event professional services billing, with prices quoted on a custom basis by guest count, menu selection, and ancillary services; pricing is not publicly disclosed. GTM is a hybrid of founder-led direct sales and event-driven consultation, augmented by referral lead flow from The Knot and WeddingWire marketplace listings, earned media coverage in RI Monthly and The Bay Magazine, broadcast features on WPRI's The Rhode Show, and industry association memberships (Rhode Island Wedding Group, ILEA Rhode Island, National Restaurant Association, East Bay Chamber). Customer segments are bifurcated into weddings (primary) and corporate/private events, with all relationships conducted at SMB or individual scale. No institutional funding, parent company, or minority investors are disclosed.

Name

401 Gourmet, Inc.

Legal name

401 Gourmet Inc.

Website

https://401gourmet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

401 Gourmet, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned full-service catering company headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, delivering customized on-location catering and event support for weddings, corporate functions, and private gatherings across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Reception Catering (HSACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Vendor Sourcing & Management (Venues, Catering, Photo/Video, Music) (HSACABAG)

Keywords

• Full-service catering
• Wedding catering
• Event catering
• Corporate catering
• Private event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Pawtucket

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: Full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, and private gatherings. Revenue generated on a per-event basis through menu selection, guest count, and supplementary services (rentals, linens, décor, planning, bar service). Operates across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

401 Gourmet is a full-service catering company that designs customized menus and provides comprehensive event support for weddings, corporate functions, rehearsal dinners, and private gatherings. Its offerings combine food preparation using local, seasonal New England ingredients with full event logistics including rentals, linens, décor, bar service, and event planning delivered on-site at client venues.

Product overview

401 Gourmet is a premier full-service catering company offering a unified service model centered on customized culinary experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. The portfolio consists of specialized menu offerings (Brunch, Lunch, Hors d'oeuvres, Gourmet Buffet, Plated Dinner, Dessert, and Plant-Based/Vegan Menus) combined with comprehensive event support services including planning, rentals, linens, décor, and bar service. Founded in 2017 by Executive Chef & CEO Mark Tyszkowski, the company operates primarily across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, focusing on local, seasonal ingredients sourced from New England farms and producers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brunch Menu Curated brunch selections featuring breakfast dishes and morning fare for weddings, rehearsal brunches, corporate breakfasts, and morning event occasions.
• Lunch Menu Midday meal options for corporate events, workshop lunches, and daytime gatherings across Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
• Hors d'oeuvres Appetizer and finger food selections for cocktail hours, receptions, and pre-dinner service at weddings and private events.
• Gourmet Buffet Menu Buffet-style dining featuring multiple stations and variety, suited to large weddings, corporate functions, and casual receptions.
• Plated Dinner Menu Formal seated dinner service with multi-course plated meals for weddings, corporate galas, and upscale private events.
• Dessert Menu Sweet endings and pastry selections served as a concluding course or standalone offering for events.
• Plant Based/Vegan Menus Specialized vegan and plant-based menu options including vegan brunch, vegan hors d'oeuvres, and vegan dinner menus for clients with dietary preferences or restrictions.
• Wedding Catering Services Full-service wedding catering package covering menu planning, tent and equipment rentals, linens, décor, table settings, and bar service from rehearsal dinner through post-wedding brunch.
• Event Planning Services Comprehensive event support including planning, logistics coordination, and service design from first inquiry through final farewell, provided alongside catering for weddings, corporate, and private events.

Named customers8 records

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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Rhode Island Wedding GroupminorOthersMember of the Rhode Island Wedding Group, a local wedding industry association providing networking, resources, and referrals within the Rhode Island wedding community.
• ILEA Rhode IslandminorOthersMember of the Rhode Island chapter of the International Live Events Association, a professional events industry organization. Reviewed positively by ILEA Rhode Island as a catering partner.
• Make Food Your BusinessminorOthersListed partner on Make Food Your Business platform, a Rhode Island-based initiative supporting food businesses.
• East Bay Chamber RIminorOthersMember of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce of Rhode Island, providing local business networking and community engagement.
• The KnotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a vendor on The Knot wedding marketplace platform, enabling couples to discover and book 401 Gourmet catering services. Generates referral leads from the platform.
• WeddingWireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a vendor on WeddingWire marketplace, a wedding planning platform where couples can discover, review, and book catering services. Generates referral leads from the platform.
• National Restaurant AssociationminorOthersListed as a member of the National Restaurant Association, the leading business association for the restaurant and food service industry in the United States.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Catered Affair: New England-based full-service event caterer specializing in weddings, corporate events, and private parties with comprehensive event production services. Direct comparable in service bundling, geographic reach, and wedding market positioning.
• Blackstone Caterers: Rhode Island-based full-service caterer providing wedding, corporate, and private event catering in southern New England. Direct competitor serving the same customers in the same geographies with a similar full-service, custom-menu model.
• Simply Elegant Catering: Rhode Island-area full-service caterer focused on weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings with custom menu design. Direct competitor in the same southern New England market with overlapping service offerings and customer targets.
• Spire Catering: Full-service Massachusetts-based wedding and corporate event caterer with bar service and event planning. Comparable in service bundling, target market, and New England geographic reach to 401 Gourmet.
• Fire Works Catering: Long-standing New England catering company focused on weddings, corporate functions, and social events with full-service offerings and multiple kitchen locations. Operates in the same RI/MA/CT footprint and competes head-to-head on wedding and corporate event RFPs.
• Eat. Drink. Be. Catering: Boutique New England catering company focused on weddings and special events with seasonal, locally-sourced menus. Comparable in size, philosophy, market, and product offering to 401 Gourmet.
• Pranzi Catering: New England event caterer providing wedding, corporate, and social event catering with custom menus and event planning support. Comparable in service scope, regional focus, and target customer segments to 401 Gourmet.
• Russell Morin Catering & Events: Established Rhode Island-headquartered full-service caterer serving weddings, corporate, and social events across RI, MA, and CT. Direct competitor to 401 Gourmet in the same southern New England market with similar service bundling, venue-style offering, and target customer base.

Broad incumbents

• The Langham, Boston (catering/private events): Upscale Boston hotel with in-house catering and private event services for weddings and corporate functions in Massachusetts. Broader incumbent competing for the same premium wedding and corporate event spend in the New England market.

Others

• The Knot Marketplace (Wedding Caterers listings): Wedding vendor marketplace where couples search and book caterers; 401 Gourmet already lists here. Functions as a referral channel but also consolidates competition from hundreds of regional caterers in a single browseable destination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/401gourmetcaterers
• Instagraminstagram.com/401gourmet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/401-gourmet-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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