TABLES EN FETE

What TABLES EN FETE does

Tables en Fête is a privately held French event-equipment rental company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Varennes-sur-Allier in the Auvergne region. The company rents tableware (glassware, cutlery, plates, cups, serving accessories), hot and cold kitchen equipment (warming cabinets, refrigerated trailers, freezers), tables, chairs, linens, and ice/cooling consumables to event organizers — primarily private individuals, caterers, event venues, hotels, and sports or cultural associations in the Allier department and Vichy area. Pricing is usage-based, with individual items ranging from €0.18 (e.g., a Savoie wine glass) to €300 per rental period for refrigerated trailers, and customers transact through a basic e-commerce catalog with a shopping cart on the company website alongside local delivery and pickup.

The operating model centers on a physical-asset rental loop in which customers return items dirty and the company handles cleaning at an on-site washing station — a functional differentiator that removes post-event cleanup from the customer. The go-to-market combines the direct website, a network of more than 25 referral partners (caterers, wedding planners, venues, hotels, wine producers), an active Facebook presence, and local billboard advertising. There is no proprietary technology beyond the standard e-commerce front end and no AI/ML components. The company is owned and managed by Pascal HEVIN and operates with 1–10 employees, consistent with a small regional SME.

Revenue is generated entirely from per-item, per-rental fees; the mix of long-tail individual rentals and a small number of marquee contracts (e.g., Ironman Vichy 2016 serving 3,000 attendees, Congrès National des Maîtres Cuisiniers de France for 600 persons, recurring JAVCM basketball-season eco-cup washing) points to a horizontal customer segmentation across wedding, catering, sporting, and cultural event use cases. The company is not VC-backed, has no disclosed funding rounds, and is registered in Cusset (RCS Cusset A 478 126 139).

Name

TABLES EN FETE

Legal name

Tables en fête

Website

https://tables-en-fete.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TABLES EN FETE rents tableware, kitchen equipment (hot and cold), tables, chairs, linens, and ice/cooling consumables to individuals, caterers, event venues, and sports or cultural associations in the Allier department and Vichy area of France, with an integrated washing station handling post-event cleaning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event equipment rental

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Retail-Furniture Stores (5712), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL), Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL)

Keywords

• Event equipment rental
• Tableware rental
• Reception equipment
• Kitchen equipment rental
• Party rental supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Varennes-sur-allier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of tableware, kitchen equipment, tables, chairs, linens, and consumables for events. Revenue generated from daily/per-event rental fees. Customers return dirty equipment which is cleaned by the company's washing station.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tables en fête operates a rental service for tableware (glasses, cutlery, plates, cups, table accessories), kitchen equipment (hot kitchen appliances, gas burners, refrigerated trailers, ice consumables), furniture (tables, chairs, covers), and linens used for events and receptions in the Allier/Vichy area of France. Customers place orders through the company's online catalog or by phone for rental periods and return items after use; the company cleans and refurbishes equipment at its on-site washing station before the next rental.

Product overview

Tables en fête is a rental service for tableware and reception equipment based in Varennes sur Allier, France. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of rental products organized into six main categories: (1) Location de vaisselle - tableware including glasses, cutlery, cups, plates, and serving accessories; (2) Location de matériel de cuisine chaud - hot kitchen equipment including warming cabinets, ovens, coffee makers, chocolate warmers, planchas, fryers, and festive fair equipment; (3) Location de matériel de cuisine froid - cold equipment including refrigerated trailers and freezer units; (4) Location de tables, chaises et housses - tables, chairs, and chair covers; (5) Location de consommables (glace) - ice and cooling products; (6) Location de nappage - table linens including tablecloths and napkins. The service is designed for events such as weddings, seminars, congresses, gala dinners, and private gatherings, with the convenience of returning dirty dishes as the company handles cleaning through its washing station.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tableware rental (Location de vaisselle) Rental of tableware including plates, glasses (Savoie, Mondial, Vintage lines), cutlery (Aude, Opéra, Napoli lines), porcelain cups and saucers (Kama), serving dishes, oval platters, salad bowls, thermos bottles, paella pans, and table accessories (cocktail/champagne fountains, candlesticks, ice buckets). Designed for individuals, caterers, and event organizers needing a complete place-setting solution for receptions.
• Hot kitchen equipment rental (Location de matériel de cuisine chaud) Rental of hot kitchen equipment for event catering, including electric appliances (warming cabinets Etuve Senior/Major, coffee percolators, hot water dispensers, chocolate warmers, electric burners, pizza ovens, meat slicers), gas burners, brasero on trailer (1.50m diameter with telescopic lighting), festive and fair cooking gear (electric planchas, deep fryers, hot dog machines, raclette machines, waffle irons, crepe makers, popcorn machines, cotton candy machines), alcohol burners, and insulated thermal containers such as the Cambro UPCS 400 (58.5L). Target users are caterers and event organizers serving hot food at receptions and festivals.
• Cold kitchen equipment rental (Location de matériel de cuisine froid) Rental of cold chain kitchen equipment including refrigerated trailers (1,212L up to 5,600L, 220V, with P.T.A.C. variants), refrigerated display cabinets (390L), and freezer units (385L). Used for catering events, outdoor receptions, and large-scale temporary events requiring on-site refrigeration; pricing starts at €192 per trailer per rental period.
• Tables, chairs, and covers rental (Location de tables, chaises et housses) Rental of event furniture including round PVC tables (160cm diameter, 8–10 persons), rectangular PVC tables (183x76cm, 6 persons), standing tables (70cm diameter), oval wood tables (8–10 to 24–26 persons), stackable white Garrotxa-style PVC chairs (87x40cm), and white fabric chair covers for standing tables. Pricing ranges from €2 to €56.40 per item. Designed for event organizers and venues furnishing weddings, galas, and receptions.
• Consumables rental — ice (Location de consommables / Glace) Rental of consumable ice and cooling products including 2kg bags of cube ice, 2kg bags of cocktail ice, 10kg ice blocks, and 20kg insulated cooling containers. Used by caterers, event organizers, and beverage service providers for receptions and bars.
• Table linen rental (Location de nappage) Rental of fabric table linens including white table napkins (56x56cm), round tablecloths (300cm diameter), rectangular tablecloths (160x280cm), and square tablecloths (228x228cm). Pricing ranges from €1.03 to €19.20 per item. Used by event organizers and caterers to dress reception tables.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LA DEMOISELLE MminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding planner partner who refers clients for tableware and equipment rentals
• MALYNA EVENTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding planner partner who refers clients for tableware and equipment rentals
• HERA MARIAGEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding planner partner who refers clients for tableware and equipment rentals
• Gourmet FiolantcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner (Traiteur) providing mutual referrals for events
• La Cuisine ArtisanalecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner (Traiteur) providing mutual referrals for events
• Les Tabliers RougescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering partner (Traiteur) providing mutual referrals for events
• Mercure VichycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner with restaurant, referring event clients for equipment rental
• Château Du GuérinetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue partner that refers clients for equipment rentals
• Domaine Nebout St Pourçain Sur SiouleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine producer partner (Vigneron) with mutual referrals
• JAVCM (J.A. Vichy-Clermont Métropole)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSports association partner for eco-cup washing services during basketball events

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Kiloutou: Major French equipment rental company offering a broad range of professional equipment. Overlaps with Tables en Fête in kitchen and event equipment but operates at national scale with a much wider product portfolio.
• Loxam: European leader in equipment rental with extensive French presence. While primarily construction/general equipment, Loxam's event division overlaps with Tables en Fête's furniture and kitchen equipment offerings.

Direct peers

• Mister Location: French online rental platform for event equipment including tableware, furniture, and kitchen items. Competes in the same direct-to-consumer event rental segment.
• Location Vaisselle: French event equipment rental service offering tableware, kitchen equipment, and furniture to professionals and individuals. Directly comparable business model and product offering to Tables en Fête.
• Vaisselle-Pro: French online rental company specializing in tableware, kitchen equipment, and furniture for events and receptions. Closely comparable product catalog and target customer base (event organizers, caterers, individuals) to Tables en Fête.
• Vaisselle de France: French event rental company providing tableware, kitchen equipment, and furniture for weddings, receptions, and corporate events across France. Comparable product mix and B2B/B2C dual-channel model.
• Locapro: French professional equipment rental company serving events and receptions with tableware, kitchen, and furniture inventory. Similar product categories and customer use cases.

Regional players

• Brun Location: Event equipment rental company with strong regional presence in France. Comparable in offering tableware and reception equipment but serves different geographic territories than Tables en Fête.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tablesen.fete.03
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tables-en-f-te

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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