Also known as: Monbanquet
Online B2B catering platform connecting corporate clients with artisanal food craftsmen for event catering and workplace dining.
Traditional catering services rely on centralized kitchens with high operational costs and limited artisanal quality; artisanal food producers lack access to B2B corporate event markets.
Traditional catering services rely on centralized kitchens with high operational costs and limited artisanal quality; artisanal food producers lack access to B2B corporate event markets.
Digital marketplace connecting corporate clients with a curated network of local artisanal food craftsmen, eliminating the need for centralized kitchen infrastructure while enabling artisans to expand into B2B markets.
Digital marketplace connecting corporate clients with a curated network of local artisanal food craftsmen, eliminating the need for centralized kitchen infrastructure while enabling artisans to expand into B2B markets.
Monbanquet was acquired by B2B Food Group, a German catering marketplace platform, on February 18, 2020. The acquisition allowed Monbanquet to expand its service offerings beyond artisanal buffets to include hot dishes and complementary catering services through B2B Food Group's network of 3,000+ partner caterers.
Event Year: 2020
Acquirer: B2B Food Group
Monbanquet was acquired by B2B Food Group, a German catering marketplace platform, on February 18, 2020. The acquisition allowed Monbanquet to expand its service offerings beyond artisanal buffets to include hot dishes and complementary catering services through B2B Food Group's network of 3,000+ partner caterers.
Event Year: 2020
Acquirer: B2B Food Group
Monbanquet sought international expansion and the ability to offer a broader range of catering services, including hot dishes, which its artisan-only model could not provide. B2B Food Group aimed to enter the French market and leverage Monbanquet's expertise in artisanal catering and local craftsman networks to strengthen its European presence.
Monbanquet sought international expansion and the ability to offer a broader range of catering services, including hot dishes, which its artisan-only model could not provide. B2B Food Group aimed to enter the French market and leverage Monbanquet's expertise in artisanal catering and local craftsman networks to strengthen its European presence.
Monbanquet.fr addressed the limitations of traditional catering services, which often rely on centralized kitchens, leading to high operational costs and a compromise in artisanal quality. Simultaneously, artisanal food producers faced challenges in accessing the lucrative B2B corporate event market. Monbanquet.fr provided a solution by creating a digital marketplace that directly connected corporate clients with a carefully selected network of local artisanal food craftsmen.
This innovative approach eliminated the need for costly centralized kitchen infrastructure, enabling artisans to expand their reach into the B2B sector. Monbanquet.fr was acquired by B2B Food Group, a German catering marketplace platform, on February 18, 2020. This acquisition facilitated Monbanquet's expansion beyond artisanal buffets, incorporating hot dishes and complementary catering services through B2B Food Group's extensive network of over 3,000 partner caterers.
The acquisition was driven by Monbanquet's desire for international growth and the ability to offer a more comprehensive range of catering options. B2B Food Group sought to enter the French market and capitalize on Monbanquet's expertise in artisanal catering and its network of local craftsmen to solidify its European presence.
Monbanquet.fr addressed the limitations of traditional catering services, which often rely on centralized kitchens, leading to high operational costs and a compromise in artisanal quality. Simultaneously, artisanal food producers faced challenges in accessing the lucrative B2B corporate event market. Monbanquet.fr provided a solution by creating a digital marketplace that directly connected corporate clients with a carefully selected network of local artisanal food craftsmen.
This innovative approach eliminated the need for costly centralized kitchen infrastructure, enabling artisans to expand their reach into the B2B sector. Monbanquet.fr was acquired by B2B Food Group, a German catering marketplace platform, on February 18, 2020. This acquisition facilitated Monbanquet's expansion beyond artisanal buffets, incorporating hot dishes and complementary catering services through B2B Food Group's extensive network of over 3,000 partner caterers.
The acquisition was driven by Monbanquet's desire for international growth and the ability to offer a more comprehensive range of catering options. B2B Food Group sought to enter the French market and capitalize on Monbanquet's expertise in artisanal catering and its network of local craftsmen to solidify its European presence.
Total Raised: €3 million
Last Round: €2.5 million (Series A, August 2018)
Total Raised: €3 million
Last Round: €2.5 million (Series A, August 2018)
Commission-based marketplace; revenue from transaction fees on catering orders placed through the platform.
Commission-based marketplace; revenue from transaction fees on catering orders placed through the platform.
Mid-to-large enterprises and corporations seeking high-quality, artisanal catering for corporate events, team lunches, and workplace dining.
Mid-to-large enterprises and corporations seeking high-quality, artisanal catering for corporate events, team lunches, and workplace dining.
Acquired by B2B Food Group in February 2020; subsequently integrated into parent company operations.
Hiring: unknown
Acquired by B2B Food Group in February 2020; subsequently integrated into parent company operations.
Hiring: unknown
