House of Lords

What House of Lords does

House of Lords BV is a Dutch exclusive on-location catering and event production company founded in 2004 by Raymond Talsma (Maître d'Hôtel) and Leon Harinck (Patron Cuisinier), operating in the Randstad region spanning Den Haag, Leiden, and Delft. The company provides full-service catering and event production for corporate clients, private celebrations, and government functions, ranging from intimate gatherings to events exceeding 1,000 guests. Operations are grounded in Dutch Cuisine principles emphasizing local seasonal ingredients sourced within a 15km radius and an 80/20 vegetable-to-protein ratio, with execution supported by an in-house event management system (SEM) and an exclusive venue partnership network of more than 25 premium locations including Kasteel Duivenvoorde, Paviljoen de Witte, museums, castles, and historic buildings.

Revenue is generated through quote-based catering contracts and full wedding organization services that bundle flowers, décor, photography, and entertainment coordination; the company does not publish standard pricing and each event receives a customized proposal based on guest count, menu selection, and service scope. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales and venue referral channels rather than broad digital marketing, targeting enterprise clients such as ABN AMRO, ING, Shell, Porsche, KLM, KPMG, and the Dutch government alongside affluent private clients planning weddings at partner castles and historic venues. Leadership combines Michelin-star pedigree with hospitality training (Harinck's two-time Gouden Pollepel award; Talsma's tenure at Holland America Line and Windstar Cruises), and operational differentiation is reinforced by alignment with the Dutch Cuisine Foundation, Stichting Noordzeevis, and the ONCE premium catering network.

Name

House of Lords

Legal name

House of Lords BV

Website

https://houseoflords.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

House of Lords BV is a Dutch exclusive on-location catering and event production company serving corporate, private, and government events across the Randstad region. Founded in 2004 by Michelin-trained chefs, it operates on Dutch Cuisine principles with exclusive partnerships at 25+ premium venues including Kasteel Duivenvoorde.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Catering Services

NAICS

Caterers (72232)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding & Social Event Catering (THAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gala, Fundraiser & Nonprofit Event Catering (THAHAKAF), Venue & Banquet Hall Catering (THAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Event catering services
• On-location catering
• Wedding catering
• Corporate event catering
• Dutch cuisine catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Voorschoten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Catering Services: House of Lords generates revenue through providing exclusive on-location catering services for events ranging from intimate gatherings (birthday parties, housewarmings) to large-scale events (galas, product presentations, film premieres). Services include complete event organization with food, beverages, décor, and entertainment coordination. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to each event.
2. Wedding Services: Full wedding organization and catering services, including flowers, décor, wedding cake, photographer and entertainment booking. The company partners with official wedding venues like Kasteel Duivenvoorde and Paviljoen de Witte.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

House of Lords provides exclusive on-location catering services across the Randstad region (Den Haag, Leiden, Delft), serving events from intimate dinners and birthday receptions to large-scale galas, film premieres, product presentations, and weddings for 1000+ guests. Beyond food, they deliver complete event organization including tents, furniture, décor, flowers, entertainment booking, and venue coordination, all prepared under Dutch Cuisine principles with locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

Product overview

House of Lords is an exclusive catering company offering personalized culinary experiences in the Den Haag, Leiden, and Delft region. The core offering consists of catering services for various event types (intimate dinners, corporate events, weddings, and large-scale galas), supported by wedding organization services, event production (including tents, furniture, and styling), and live cooking/food truck options. The company operates on Dutch Cuisine principles, emphasizing local seasonal ingredients and sustainability. They partner with special venues across the Randstad and offer complete event organization alongside their culinary services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catering Services Exclusive on-location catering services for corporate events, private celebrations, galas, product presentations, and other premium events across the Randstad region, prepared under Dutch Cuisine principles with locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
• Wedding Services End-to-end wedding organization and catering for couples, handling every detail from flowers, décor, and wedding cake to photographer and entertainment booking, often hosted at exclusive partner venues such as castles and historic palaces.
• Corporate Event Catering Catering services tailored for business events such as vernissages, housewarmings, welcome parties, house concerts, film premieres, product presentations, theme parties, and gala events, serving enterprise clients across banking, automotive, energy, professional services, and luxury goods sectors.
• Location Catering Catering services delivered at premium venues such as castles, historic palaces, museums, and churches across the Randstad region, leveraging exclusive and preferred partnerships with 25+ fixed-location partners.
• Event Production Complete event production service providing tents, chairs, tables, stylish décor, and entertainment arrangement, enabling clients to outsource all non-culinary event logistics to a single provider.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events range from intimate gatherings (10-20 guests) to large-scale events (1000+ persons)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ONCE (Officieel Netwerk Catering Events)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouse of Lords is a member of ONCE, the official network for catering events. ONCE serves as an overarching organization and exclusive platform for caterers that distinguish themselves in quality, authenticity, safety, execution guarantee, and socially responsible entrepreneurship.
• Dutch Cuisine FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouse of Lords operates according to Dutch Cuisine principles, promoting Dutch food culture and products from Dutch soil. This partnership emphasizes local purchasing, seasonal awareness, and sustainable food practices.
• Stichting Noordzeevis (North Sea Fish Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs ambassadors of Dutch Cuisine and North Sea Fish, House of Lords incorporates sustainable North Sea catch into their menus, supporting sustainable fishing practices and local seafood traditions.
• Kasteel DuivenvoordecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHouse of Lords is the exclusive catering partner for Kasteel Duivenvoorde, a historic castle in Voorschoten dating to the 13th century. This is a key venue for weddings and premium events.
• Paviljoen de WittecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHouse of Lords partners with Paviljoen de Witte, a historic seaside palace in Den Haag. The venue can be exclusively reserved for weddings and offers spectacular sea views.
• Make-A-Wish NederlandminorOthersHouse of Lords supports Make-A-Wish Nederland, which fulfills wishes for children between 3-18 years with life-threatening illnesses.
• Prinses Maxima Centrum RallyminorOthersHouse of Lords sponsors the annual rally organized by Lions Club Wassenaar-Duin, with proceeds benefiting the Princess Maxima Center for pediatric oncology.
• Ronald McDonald Huis Den HaagminorOthersHouse of Lords supports the Ronald McDonald House in Den Haag, which provides temporary housing for parents of sick children near the hospital.
• Stichting HartekindminorOthersHouse of Lords supports Stichting Hartekind, dedicated to improving survival rates and quality of life for children with congenital heart defects.
• ZZF Rally (Zeldzame Ziekten Fonds)minorOthersHouse of Lords sponsors the annual classic car rally organized by the Rare Diseases Fund to raise funds for scientific research into rare conditions affecting children.
• MaartenMemorialminorOthersHouse of Lords supports the MaartenMemorial, an annual event where 100 cancer patients enjoy rides in sports cars, with proceeds supporting cancer research.
• Stichting 'Vers en Vrij'minorOthersLeftover ingredients are donated to Stichting Vers en Vrij, which fights poverty and food waste by making fresh meals available to people in need through neighborhood centers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo Netherlands: Global contract food services and facilities management major operating in the Netherlands across corporate, government and institutional clients. Overlaps with House of Lords in corporate event catering but as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Vermaat Groep: Major Dutch hospitality and contract catering company serving corporate, healthcare and education clients nationwide. Overlaps with House of Lords in the corporate event catering segment but operates at much larger scale with broader service portfolio.
• Albron: Large Dutch contract caterer with broad institutional and corporate footprint. Provides overlapping food service capabilities but focuses more on workplace, healthcare and education catering than on premium on-location event catering.
• Compass Group Netherlands: Global contract catering major active in the Netherlands across business, healthcare and education segments. Competes with House of Lords for corporate event work, though at a different scale and with broader service breadth.
• Aramark Netherlands: Global food service and uniform services company with Dutch operations serving corporate, sports and entertainment clients. Provides overlapping event and hospitality capabilities but as part of a global multi-service portfolio.

Direct peers

• Maison van den Boer: Dutch premium event caterer specializing in corporate and private events at distinctive venues, with a similar full-service proposition including décor, production and culinary services. Closely mirrors House of Lords' on-location, premium-event positioning.
• Ketehari Catering: Amsterdam-based premium caterer focused on high-end corporate and private events with emphasis on culinary craftsmanship and full event production. Comparable niche positioning to House of Lords, operating in a different but adjacent Dutch metropolitan market.
• Hutten: Large Dutch food service and premium catering company with deep roots in business and event catering across the Netherlands. Comparable to House of Lords in offering high-end event catering, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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