desco societa italiana di ristorazione societa a responsabilita limitata

Name

desco societa italiana di ristorazione societa a responsabilita limitata

Legal name

DESCO SOCIETA' ITALIANA DI RISTORAZIONE SRL

Website

https://descoristorazione.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Catering and Corporate Food Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Catering & Refreshment Services (HSACADAD), Catering Coordination & Bar Service Management (Non-restaurant) (HSACAAAH), Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH)

Keywords

• Contract catering
• Corporate canteen services
• Wedding catering
• Event catering
• Collective catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergamo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Catering Services: Event catering services including welcome coffee, coffee breaks, refreshments, aperitifs, lunches and dinners for corporate and private events.
2. Corporate/Collective Catering: Canteen/mass catering services for companies and organizations, featuring customized menus for healthy and diversified daily nutrition.
3. Event Planning and Setup: Design and setup services for events, including rational and innovative setups, quality and functional aesthetics with high standards of practicality, safety and hygiene.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Desco Società Italiana di Ristorazione SRL provides integrated catering services including corporate/collective canteen management, event catering (welcome coffee, coffee breaks, refreshments, aperitifs, lunches and dinners), wedding and ceremony catering, corporate congress and conference catering, private at-home dining, and event design and set-up services. The company operates from Bergamo, Italy, serving clients across the Bergamo region with a focus on quality ingredients, HACCP-compliant food safety, C.A.M. environmental certification, and menus designed by external nutritionists with 6-week seasonal rotation.

Product overview

Desco Società Italiana di Ristorazione SRL is a catering and restaurant company founded in 1979, offering an integrated portfolio of services for high-level catering and corporate dining. The company operates as a unified service brand with six interconnected offerings: Catering (general event catering), Matrimoni Cerimonie (wedding ceremonies), Congressi (conferences and business events), Eventi Privati (private at-home dining), Ristorazione Aziendale (corporate/collective catering and cafeteria management), and Progettazioni Allestimenti (event design and setup services). The company holds C.A.M. (Criteri Ambientali Minimi) environmental certification and HACCP food safety certification, serving clients in Bergamo, Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Catering Full-service event catering offering including welcome coffee, coffee breaks, refreshments, aperitifs, and full lunches/dinners prepared with genuine raw materials and attention to detail for events of various sizes.
• Matrimoni Cerimonie (Wedding Ceremonies) Wedding and ceremony catering service leveraging Desco's extensive experience to help plan and deliver every detail of receptions and ceremonial celebrations, targeting couples and families seeking a high-quality, memorable event.
• Congressi (Congresses and Conferences) Corporate event catering and setup service for conferences, congresses, and business events, adaptable to both small and large event spaces.
• Eventi Privati (Private Events) At-home private dining experience in which Desco handles table decoration, dish preparation, service, and final cleanup, allowing clients to host elegant dinners without personal preparation effort.
• Ristorazione Aziendale (Corporate/Collective Catering) Corporate dining and cafeteria management service providing high-quality meals with customized seasonal menus rotated over 6 weeks, prepared by qualified staff and external nutritionists, designed as the company's flagship offering.
• Progettazioni Allestimenti (Design and Setup) Event design and setup service providing rational and innovative installations with quality realizations that are functional, aesthetic, and meet high standards of practicality, safety, and hygiene.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seasonal menus with 6-week rotation cycles
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Direct peers

• CIR Food: Italian cooperative catering company providing collective and event catering to corporate, public-sector, and private clients nationwide. Highly comparable to Desco's corporate canteen and event catering model, but at national scale.
• Pellegrini SpA: Italian contract caterer offering corporate dining, event catering, and institutional food services across Italy. Closely comparable service mix to Desco's combined corporate/collective and event catering portfolio.
• Markas: Bolzano-headquartered Italian catering and facility services company operating corporate canteens and event catering. Directly comparable to Desco's collective catering and HACCP-certified food service offering.
• Gemeaz Cusinato: Italian contract caterer providing corporate canteens, school meal services, and event catering. Highly comparable service portfolio to Desco's collective and event catering offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Compass Group Italia: Italian subsidiary of the global contract catering giant Compass Group, serving corporate, education, healthcare, and event clients. Comparable to Desco in service mix but at vastly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Sodexo Italia: Italian arm of Sodexo, providing contract food services, event catering, and workplace dining. Overlaps with Desco's corporate and event catering services as a much larger multinational incumbent.
• Elior Italia: Italian subsidiary of Elior Group, a major European contract caterer serving corporate, public-sector, and event clients. Comparable business model to Desco but operating at national and European scale.
• Chef Express: Italian catering and foodservice company (part of the Cremonini Group) operating restaurants, travel catering, and event services. Comparable to Desco's event and venue catering activities at a national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

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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