Kanpla

Kanpla ApS is a Danish software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm providing a digital platform for the contract catering industry. Founded in 2019 by Peter Baech, Jonas Gøttler, and Robert Wolf, the Aarhus-based company aims to address challenges within institutional canteens at workplaces and educational facilities. The initial concept for Kanpla originated as a high school project inspired by Gøttler's observations of daily food waste in his school's cafeteria.

The company operates on a B2B SaaS model, targeting contract caterers and kitchens with recurring customers, such as canteens and lunch providers. Its revenue is generated through subscriptions to its comprehensive platform. This platform is designed to digitize and streamline canteen operations, from menu planning and administration to payment processing and customer communication. By offering data-driven insights, Kanpla enables kitchens to optimize food purchasing, manage fluctuating customer traffic, and ultimately reduce food waste. Key clients include prominent companies like Maersk and Carlsberg, as well as large-scale canteen operators such as Coor and Cheval Blanc.

Kanpla's all-in-one platform provides a suite of tools for both the kitchen and the end-user. For caterers, it simplifies menu creation, offers inventory visibility, and provides data analytics to inform decision-making. For the more than 250,000 users, it offers a branded app, web portal, and point-of-sale system to view menus, check nutritional and CO2 emission information, place orders, make purchases, and earn loyalty points. This integrated ecosystem helps to reduce manual work for kitchen staff and enhances the overall dining experience for customers. Having expanded into 10 countries, including the UK and Benelux, Kanpla secured €8 million in a Series A funding round in late 2024 to fuel further international growth, with plans to enter the U.S. market.

Keywords: contract catering, food waste reduction, canteen management, SaaS, food-tech, digital ordering, kitchen operations, data analytics, sustainable catering, B2B software