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The catering industry has expanded beyond simple food service to include advanced technology and logistics. Companies like PuduTech are introducing robotics, while others focus on creating large online marketplaces.

Investment in the sector is strong, with online marketplace ezCater securing over $420M in funding.

Below is our list of 16 Catering startups worth keeping an eye on.

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ezCater created an online marketplace to simplify how businesses order food for the workplace. Their platform provides reliable catering options for everything from daily employee lunches to one-off company events.

HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Year Founded2007
FoundersBriscoe Rodgers, Stefania Mallett
Funding Amount$420.8M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries D
Top InvestorsWellington Management, Insight Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, ICONIQ Growth, Quadrille Capital

PuduTech develops and manufactures commercial service robots designed for delivery and reception tasks across various industries. Their AI-powered machines are built to navigate complex, busy environments like restaurants and hospitals, assisting human staff with daily service duties.

HeadquartersShenzhen, Guangdong, China
Year Founded2016
FoundersTao Zhang
Funding Amount$185.1M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsHSG, Sequoia Capital, Meituan, Tencent, Puhua Capital

Holiday Tribe designs personalized holiday packages for groups traveling to a wide range of destinations. Their service focuses on creating customizable travel experiences tailored to the unique preferences of each group.

HeadquartersHaryana, Haryana, India
Year Founded2023
Founders
Funding Amount₹304M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsGSF, Powerhouse Ventures, Dinesh Agarwal, Murugavel Janakiraman, Dinesh Gulati

Panda Selected operates a network of shared kitchens and provides supply chain solutions for catering enterprises. Their platform allows food and beverage brands to expand their delivery services without the high cost of traditional restaurant spaces.

HeadquartersBeijing, Beijing, China
Year Founded2016
FoundersBilli Li
Funding Amount$70M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsTiger Global Management, THE WORLD BANK, Vision Knight Capital, DCM Ventures, Red Star Macalline

Foorban operates a digital canteen for businesses, focusing on delivering healthy meals to promote employee wellbeing. Their service is designed for small and medium-sized companies looking to provide convenient, quality food options at work.

HeadquartersMilano, Lombardia, Italy
Year Founded2016
FoundersMarco Mottolese, Stefano Cavaleri
Funding Amount$6.7M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsiStarter

EBar develops a self-service, IoT-enabled beer dispenser that uses an innovative technique for pouring drinks. The system is designed for high-volume settings like stadiums and festivals, allowing venues to serve customers faster and reduce long queues.

HeadquartersAberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Year Founded2016
FoundersNick Beeson, Sam Pettipher
Funding Amount£2.3M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsSeedrs, Jenson Funding Partners, Scottish EDGE, Equity Gap, Gabriel Investments

Shuhai Supply Chain Logistics builds supply chain solutions tailored for the food and catering industries. They offer a comprehensive service that handles the entire lifecycle of food ingredients, from procurement to distribution.

HeadquartersMinhang, Shanghai, China
Year Founded2011
Founders
Funding AmountCN¥800M
Startup Size
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsHSG, Hillhouse Investment, Legend Capital, Hosen Capital, Longfor Group

Amadeus delivers full-service catering for corporate, private, and wedding events. The company specializes in creating memorable food and beverage experiences tailored to each occasion.

HeadquartersBirmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Year Founded1976
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Funding Amount
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding Status
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Xingdian Catering operates Luckdot Coffee, a brand providing convenient coffee and food services. The company specializes in healthy and delicious catering options for a variety of customers.

HeadquartersWuhan, Hubei, China
Year Founded2020
Founders
Funding AmountCN¥150M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsCredit Suisse, Caesar Fund

Based in Scotland, Entier operates as a large independent catering and support services provider for clients both offshore and onshore. Their business spans from servicing remote energy installations to managing high-end private events, all with an emphasis on using fresh, local produce.

HeadquartersAberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom
Year Founded2008
FoundersPeter Bruce
Funding Amount£6.5M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBusiness Growth Fund

6 Additional Catering Startups Worth Following

Our top picks are just the beginning of the story. New companies are constantly getting started, many of them just securing their first checks from investors.

This shows a lot of fresh energy and new ideas are entering the industry. Here’s a look at the other companies that have caught our attention.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Freshtaste logo FreshtasteFood2019€1.2MSeed
Morsy logo MorsyFood2017€250kSeed
Xincai Rouji logo Xincai RoujiFood2023CN¥10MAngel
Hometaste logo HometasteFood2017$666.8kEquity Crowdfunding
Dengye brand logo Dengye brandMarketing2023CN¥10MAngel
Canbang logo CanbangFood2016CN¥2MAngel

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