Witlof
Witlof BV is a Brussels-based event catering company founded in 2001 that serves corporate, private, and wedding clients with bespoke, seasonal, plant-forward menus. It operates Restaurant Albert at KBR and is the fixed caterer at three premier Brussels venues with 30+ partner venues across Belgium.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersBrussels, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Witlof does
Witlof BV is a Brussels-based private event catering company founded in 2001, serving corporate clients, private individuals, and weddings with bespoke menus built from seasonal, local, plant-forward ingredients under a contemporary Belgian gastronomy philosophy. The company explicitly rejects fixed standard menus and treats each event as a custom project, spanning finger food, walking dinners, sharing dinners, pièces montées, buffets, BBQs, and desserts, with full vegan and allergy accommodations integrated without segregating guests. Operationally, Witlof functions as a mobile culinary operation capable of deploying a kitchen to unconventional locations (positioned as "culinary nomads"), and is the fixed caterer at three premier Brussels venues — Albert (5th floor of KBR), KBR (Royal Library of Belgium), and Tour & Taxis — while maintaining partnerships with 30+ additional Belgian venues including Bozar, Silo Brussels, Flagey, KMSKB, Plantentuin Meise, Château de l'Ardoisière, Ancienne Belgique, and Plein Publiek. The company additionally operates Restaurant Albert, a fine-dining venue on the 5th floor of KBR, which serves as both an independent revenue stream and a brand showcase for the catering business. Under Chef Jérôme Hubert (joined 2021), whose background in sculpture and metalwork informs food presentation and event design, the creative direction has shifted toward a "disrupt the table" identity emphasizing vegetables as the main character and Belgian ingredients as the foundation.
The business model is predominantly professional-services: every event is priced via bespoke quote based on guest count, menu, and venue requirements, with a 30% deposit due on quote approval, 40% due ten working days before the event, and tiered cancellation penalties (25% if cancelled more than 15 days out, 50% within 15 days). Published prices are exclusive of VAT, setup/breakdown, and shipping, and adjustments to guest counts are penalized asymmetrically (60% of cost per person for reductions; 50% surcharge per additional person). Customer acquisition is primarily sales-led and event-driven: a direct quote-request flow on witlof.brussels, supplemented by referrals from venue partners and on-site discovery through Restaurant Albert. Operating geographies span Brussels, Flanders, and Wallonia, with no disclosed international footprint. The legal entity (WITLOF BV, registered at 1 Louis Schmidtlaan, 1040 Brussels, enterprise number 0818.557.858) is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or public-company filings.
Commercially, Witlof serves three primary segments — corporate/professional events (business lunches, gala dinners, conferences, product launches), private celebrations (garden parties, birthdays, family gatherings), and weddings — through a single integrated creative catering operation. There is no software product, no app, no API, and no disclosed AI/ML capability; competitive differentiation is delivered entirely through the chef-led creative identity, venue partnerships, and the recurring revenue anchor at the three flagship Brussels venues.
Witlof firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Witlof
- Legal name
- WITLOF BV
- Website
- https://witlof.brussels
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Witlof BV is a Brussels-based event catering company founded in 2001 that serves corporate, private, and wedding clients with bespoke, seasonal, plant-forward menus. It operates Restaurant Albert at KBR and is the fixed caterer at three premier Brussels venues with 30+ partner venues across Belgium.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Witlof industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Catering Services
- NAICS
- Caterers (72232), Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310), Food Service Contractors (72231)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating Places (5812), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties) (THAFAIAB), Chef’s Table & Tasting Menu Restaurants (THAFACAG), Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH)
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Where Witlof is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brussels
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Witlof business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Event Catering Services: Witlof generates revenue primarily through bespoke event catering, providing food and beverage services for corporate events, private celebrations, and weddings. Pricing is quote-based, with a 30% deposit on quote approval and 40% due 10 working days before the event.
- Restaurant Albert Operations: Witlof operates restaurant Albert on the 5th floor of KBR in Brussels, which serves as both a standalone dining venue and a showcase for the company's culinary identity, feeding brand awareness and catering leads.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote per event based on guest count, menu, and venue requirements |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Witlof product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Witlof provides creative event catering for corporate events, private celebrations, and weddings across Brussels and Belgium, building bespoke menus from scratch using seasonal, locally sourced, plant-forward ingredients rather than offering standard menus. The company also operates Restaurant Albert on the 5th floor of KBR as both a standalone fine-dining venue and a culinary showcase, and offers mobile 'culinary nomad' catering that can deploy a kitchen at any unconventional venue.
Product overview
Witlof is a Brussels-based event catering company operating as a unified catering service with an associated restaurant (Restaurant Albert). The core offering centers on creative event catering with contemporary, seasonal cuisine emphasizing vegetables and local ingredients. Services span corporate events, private celebrations, and weddings, with food categories including finger food, walking dinners, sharing dinners, buffets, barbecues, and desserts. The company also operates Restaurant Albert on the 5th floor of KBR and maintains partnerships with over 30 exclusive venues across Brussels. A distinctive on-site catering service allows them to set up kitchens at any location.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Albert: Restaurant located on the 5th floor of KBR in Brussels, serving as both a restaurant and part of the Witlof catering operations.
Products and services
- Event Catering Services Full-service creative event catering spanning graphic vegetable buffets, refined appetizers, walking dinners, sharing dinners, impressive pièces montées, finger food, desserts, veggie/vegan options, BBQ, buffets, and pre-designed menus. Each event is custom-designed with menus built from scratch for corporate events, private celebrations, and weddings.
- Corporate Catering Catering services for corporate events including business lunches, receptions, company events, gala dinners, conferences, and product launches, transforming corporate gatherings into successful occasions.
- Private Events Catering Catering for private celebrations including garden parties, birthday celebrations, family gatherings, and intimate dinners, allowing beautiful moments to be shared in an intimate circle.
- Wedding Catering Personalized catering approach for wedding receptions, wedding dinners, and wedding celebrations, tailoring each event to the couple's preferences and vision.
- On-Site / Mobile Catering Mobile catering service that brings the kitchen to any location, even unconventional venues 'in the middle of nowhere', positioning Witlof's team as culinary nomads who can deploy an operational kitchen at customer-chosen venues.
- Restaurant Albert Restaurant located on the 5th floor of KBR (Royal Library of Belgium) in Brussels, where the Witlof catering team renews its menu seasonally, bringing creative energy from this fine dining establishment to all catering events while serving as a standalone dining venue.
Companies that use Witlof
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Witlof technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Witlof partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
38 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Albert (KBR)coreAlbert is located on the 5th floor of KBR and is described as 'the hidden pearl of Brussels hospitality'. Witlof is the fixed caterer at this venue, which includes a restaurant and event space with a large rooftop terrace and magical views over Brussels.
- KBR (Royal Library of Belgium)coreKBR is a venue that breathes knowledge and history, located in a stately building from the mid-20th century, offering meeting and reception spaces in various styles tailored to events. Witlof is the fixed caterer here.
- Tour & TaxiscoreTour & Taxis is a venue offering spaces for meetings of two people to events for thousands of guests. Witlof is the fixed caterer at this venue.
- Quartier PapierminorQuartier Papier is a unique event location in the heart of Zaventem with an industrial setting suitable for any occasion.
- Museum voor NatuurwetenschappenminorThe Museum of Natural Sciences offers the Dinosaur Gallery as a unique event venue where guests can be received among life-sized dinosaur fossils.
- KMSKB (Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium)minorThe unique spaces of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium offer endless possibilities to receive guests in a refined and prestigious setting.
- BozarminorBozar is the Palace of Fine Arts in central Brussels. The building by Victor Horta dates from 1928.
- Silo BrusselsminorSILO Brussels is a former brewery converted into a unique and modular venue of no less than 5000m2 along the canal of Brussels.
- FlageyminorFlagey features two beautiful concert halls and a cinema room, along with numerous other spaces in this Art Deco building.
- Hi! SiteminorHi! is the perfect location to organize your corporate event — a multifunctional, inclusive space for productive, creative, and recreational activities.
- BELvue MuseumminorThe BELvue museum is located in the prestigious setting of central Brussels, next to the Royal Palace.
- Beurs (Bourse)minorThe Beurs (Bourse) has been fully renovated and is a unique setting for events.
- La ChaufferieminorA space dedicated to coziness on the Arsenal site in Etterbeek.
- SterckxhofminorA beautiful 17th-century 'closed farm' just a stone's throw from Brussels.
- Valke VleugminorExclusive wine estate for events in the heart of Scheldeland.
- Ferme de BalingueminorAn exceptional domain in the heart of Hainaut.
- Château de l'ArdoisièreminorThe dream location for any event, both private and professional.
- HaksbergminorCelebrate with a view of the vineyards.
- Vaudeville TheaterminorTheater splendidly located in the beautiful Queen's Gallery, in the heart of the city, a stone's throw from the Grand-Place.
- Dome Eventhallminor3000 m² of event space and breathtaking views of the canal and the Royal Domain of Laeken.
- Comptoir des GaleriesminorIn the heart of the historic monument of the Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert.
- OplombikeminorA unique location for a stay with your team, friends, or family in beautiful Pajottenland.
- Plantentuin Meise (Botanical Garden)minorPlantentuin Meise is an extensive domain of 92 hectares north of Brussels, with approximately 18,000 plant species from around the world.
- Chalet RobinsonminorA green oasis in the heart of the city, dedicated to events and gastronomy.
- Asiat ParkminorFrom a fire hut in the forest to a charming pond area or industrial warehouse, Asiat Park helps find the right space for your event.
- Jardin HospiceminorThe gardens of the former Pacheco Institute, a neoclassical ensemble with a heritage-listed inner park, transformed into a meeting place for social and cultural activities.
- Zaal EldoradominorA renowned venue for its unique interior and special acoustics.
- Track (Brussels-North Station)minorTrack is housed in an old train museum, in the middle of Brussels-North station.
- Proximus Loungeminor850m² of event space in Brussels. Accessible, modular, and modern.
- Maison Grand-PlaceminorWith a view of the most beautiful square in the world.
- Vanhaerents Art CollectionminorAn industrial space of 3 floors and more than 3500 m² from 1926, in the heart of Brussels.
- Landgoed NoorenminorA unique and exclusive meeting location, ideally located in Zeeland.
- Kasteel van DrogenbosminorA beautiful hidden gem a stone's throw from Brussels.
- Kasteel van RivierenminorA romantic domain in Ganshoren with elegance, history, and flexible spaces for any event.
- Ancienne BelgiqueminorOne of the most beautiful concert halls in Belgium to bring your events to life.
- Ferme de la HaillebaudeminorA warm farm 30 minutes from Brussels.
- Plein PubliekminorA versatile event location in the beautiful Palace of the Dynasties on the Kunstberg in Brussels.
- Galerie BortierminorA Brussels architectural gem for events that make an impression.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Witlof competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Witlof leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Witlof funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Witlof M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Witlof
What does Witlof do?
Witlof provides creative event catering for corporate events, private celebrations, and weddings across Brussels and Belgium, building bespoke menus from scratch using seasonal, locally sourced, plant-forward ingredients rather than offering standard menus. The company also operates Restaurant Albert on the 5th floor of KBR as both a standalone fine-dining venue and a culinary showcase, and offers mobile 'culinary nomad' catering that can deploy a kitchen at any unconventional venue.
Is Witlof a public or private company?
Witlof is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Witlof founded?
Witlof was founded in 2001. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Witlof based?
Witlof is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Witlof make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Event Catering Services are the primary driver. The others are restaurant Albert Operations.
Does Witlof have an API?
No public API is recorded for Witlof.
What industry is Witlof in?
Witlof's product category is Event Catering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSACAGAA, Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise), with a secondary code of THAFAIAB, Event Catering (Weddings, Social, Private Parties). Its NAICS code is 72232 and its SIC code is 5812.