CHEFJEAN

Catering & Restaurant Serviceschefjean.fr

Company typePrivate
Founded2020
HeadquartersMontpellier, France
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2B and B2C
OfferingServices

CHEFJEAN firmographics

Firmographics

Name: CHEFJEAN
Legal name: CHEF JEAN SARL
Website: https://chefjean.fr
Company type: Private
Founded year: 2020
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

CHEFJEAN industry classification

Industry

Product category: Catering & Restaurant Services
NAICS: Caterers (722320), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Food Service Contractors (72231)
SIC: Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)
akta.pro primary industry: Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH)
akta.pro secondary industries: All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Private Chef & In-Home Dining Services (HSACAGAE)

Keywords

Food service catering
Prepared meal retail
Event catering services
Corporate dining solutions
Specialty food retail

Where CHEFJEAN is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Montpellier
HQ country: France
HQ region: Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

CHEFJEAN business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B and B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Unit Pricing	—	Beverages
Unit Pricing	—	Starters/Entrées
Unit Pricing	—	Main dishes/Plats
Unit Pricing	—	Desserts
Unit Pricing	—	Wine by glass

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

CHEFJEAN product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CHEFJEAN operates five restaurant boutiques across the Montpellier metropolitan area offering daily-changing Mediterranean-inspired menus with starters, main courses, and desserts prepared by experienced chefs using local, seasonal ingredients. The company provides dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services (via Uber Eats and Deliveroo), alongside corporate catering through the La Cantine 2.0 connected smart fridge solution and full-service event catering for weddings, private celebrations, and professional receptions.

Product overview

CHEFJEAN is a Montpellier-based traiteur (caterer/restaurant) founded in 2020, operating 5 locations across the metropolitan area. The core offering centers on a daily-changing menu of Mediterranean-inspired cuisine with starters, main courses, and desserts prepared by experienced chefs using local, seasonal ingredients. The business operates three distinct service models: (1) Restaurant and takeaway service at 5 locations for dine-in and on-the-go meals; (2) La Cantine 2.0, an innovative corporate catering solution combining a connected fridge, mobile app, and managed meal supply for B2B clients; and (3) Event catering services covering weddings, private receptions, and professional events with full logistics support. Supplementary offerings include a curated wine cellar, fine groceries, and delivery integration with Uber Eats and Deliveroo platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Restaurant & Takeaway Service Multi-location restaurant and takeaway service offering daily-changing menus with starters, main courses, and desserts prepared by a brigade of experienced chefs using local, seasonal Mediterranean ingredients, available across 5 boutiques in Montpellier (Millénaire, Clinique Saint Jean, Coeur Ecusson, Esplanade, Musée Fabre) for dine-in, takeaway, and delivery via Uber Eats and Deliveroo.
La Cantine 2.0 Corporate catering solution featuring a connected smart fridge with NFC badge access and a companion mobile application for real-time product visualization and payment. Targets companies seeking quality restaurant offerings for employees, with RSE (corporate social responsibility) benefits, managed meal supply, and DLC (expiration date) handling.
Private Event Catering (Réception privée) Customized catering service for private celebrations including birthdays, family gatherings, baptisms, and friendly dinners. Includes tableware rental (classic or vintage), equipment (tables, bars, chairs, marquees), and staff services (waiters, bartenders).
Professional Event Catering (Réception professionnelle) Cocktail reception service with theatrical workshop counters and buffets animated by a team of exceptional cooks. Includes theatricalized Mediterranean-inspired experiences for corporate events with quality local ingredients, full event logistics, and equipment provisioning.
Wedding Catering (Mariage) Full-service wedding catering with customized menus, tasting sessions, site visits, and day-of coordination. Includes project planning, custom quotes, on-site feasibility studies, and shared document collaboration with couples.
Wine Cellar (Notre Cave) Curated wine retail selection including regional French wines, Champagnes, craft beers, spirits, and cocktails available by the glass or bottle at the Coeur Ecusson Montpellier Centre location.
Fine Groceries (Épicerie Fine) Artisanal food product retail offering including specialty cookies, crackers, vinegars, and other gourmet items available for sale at CHEFJEAN's Montpellier locations.

Companies that use CHEFJEAN

Customer profile

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

CHEFJEAN technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

CHEFJEAN partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

Uber EatscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partnership allowing customers to order CHEFJEAN meals via Uber Eats platform for home or office delivery in Montpellier Centre area. Provides expanded delivery reach and convenience for customers.
DeliveroocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery partnership for meal delivery services covering Montpellier Centre via Deliveroo platform, complementing the Uber Eats partnership for broader delivery coverage.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

CHEFJEAN competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Lenôtre: Established French gastronomy and catering brand offering retail shops, event catering, and fine groceries. Comparable to CHEFJEAN on the catering and épicerie fine lines, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
Sodexo: Global French-headquartered food services and facilities management company. Comparable to CHEFJEAN's La Cantine 2.0 corporate catering model at vastly larger scale, including voucher and workplace meal solutions.
Potel et Chabot: Historic French upscale caterer specialising in weddings, corporate, and private events. Comparable to CHEFJEAN's high-end event catering business, though operating at significantly larger scale.
Elior Group: French-listed contract catering and food services group operating across B2B and B2C channels in France and internationally. Comparable to CHEFJEAN on contract catering and food service delivery, though at enterprise scale.

Direct peers

FoodChéri: French meal-prep and corporate catering operator delivering chef-cooked meals to consumers and businesses. Comparable to CHEFJEAN on prepared meals, B2B catering, and French market positioning.
Frichti: French prepared-meal delivery and catering brand offering daily menus, corporate meal solutions, and event catering. Closely comparable to CHEFJEAN's prepared meals, corporate La Cantine 2.0, and delivery model.
Maison Landemaine: Multi-location artisanal French bakery and restaurant chain with dine-in, takeaway, and catering. Comparable to CHEFJEAN on multi-boutique retail footprint and food-led daily menu model.
Traiteurs de France: Network of independent French caterers (traiteurs) providing event and corporate catering across France. Directly comparable to CHEFJEAN's traiteur positioning for weddings, private, and professional events.
La Belle Assiette: French marketplace that connects customers with vetted private chefs for in-home dining events. Directly comparable to CHEFJEAN's private event catering line with full equipment and staffing logistics.

Regional players

Big Mamma: French restaurant group operating Italian-themed full-service restaurants across France. Comparable on multi-location restaurant operations and Mediterranean-adjacent cuisine, though concentrated in larger French cities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

CHEFJEAN financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

CHEFJEAN leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

CHEFJEAN funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

CHEFJEAN M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CHEFJEAN

What does CHEFJEAN do?

Is CHEFJEAN a public or private company?

CHEFJEAN is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was CHEFJEAN founded?

CHEFJEAN was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is CHEFJEAN based?

CHEFJEAN is headquartered in Montpellier, France, in the Europe region.

Who are CHEFJEAN's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Lenôtre, Sodexo, Potel et Chabot and Elior Group. Direct peers are FoodChéri, Frichti, Maison Landemaine, Traiteurs de France and La Belle Assiette. Big Mamma is listed as a regional player.

Does CHEFJEAN have an API?

No public API is recorded for CHEFJEAN.

What industry is CHEFJEAN in?

CHEFJEAN's product category is Catering & Restaurant Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSACAGAH, Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly), with a secondary code of THAFACAJ, All-Day Dining Restaurants. Its NAICS code is 722320 and its SIC code is 5810.