“What we do is who we are…”

J&M Catering was founded to become the exclusive catering partner of KINEPOLIS Brussels. Did you know that J&M stands for Jan (still our director) and Maurice, his then partner? Our first kitchen was set up in Walburg Castle in Sint-Niklaas.

J&M Catering grows alongside Kinepolis and establishes a presence in Antwerp, at Kinepolis Antwerp, then known as “Metropolis.” More than 32 years later, J&M remains the preferred partner of the Kinepolis Group.

A small leap to 2005. We moved to Aartselaar, not far from our current headquarters. This site provided us with more space for the growth of our offices, kitchens, and warehouse.

In 2006, we received our first SMILEY. The Smiley is a certificate from the FASFC that demonstrates we operate in the safest way possible with food. As one of the few caterers in Belgium, we can proudly say we have held our SMILEY since 2006.

Since 2015, J&M Catering has also managed several top venues in and around Antwerp. These include Brasschaat Castle, Flinckheuvel (Schilde), and La Riva (Antwerp).

In 2016, we worked for the first time at Tomorrowland, the best festival in the world!

In 2017, J&M moved to its current headquarters in Schelle. This site of over 8,000 m² gives us room to grow and experiment with our experiences. At the request of our clients, we also host more and more events here. Since 2021, the location has been ranked among the Top 10 Best Event Venues in Belgium.

Another great year for J&M. J&M Catering becomes the exclusive partner of the newly renovated Antwerp Handelsbeurs for the next 27 years. Additionally, J&M acquires fellow caterer Silverspoon, which will continue to operate as a separate brand in the high-end event catering market.

During the COVID years, J&M launched several corona-proof concepts, contributed to the COVID Event Protocol, and a team of many colleagues volunteered to cook for Heromeals, an initiative to support healthcare workers.

In 2022, Jan Jacobs decided to secure a sustainable future for J&M Catering by bringing the company under the wing of Compass Group Belgium. As a result, J&M Catering became the largest event caterer operating under the Compass Group banner.

Also in 2022, J&M won the public tender to become the exclusive event catering partner of the prestigious KMSKA in Antwerp for the next 25 years. The magnificent collection of the KMSKA now serves as an endless source of inspiration for J&M’s creative team.

At the annual Gault & Millau Catering Awards, J&M has received numerous accolades. During the last three editions, we won “Most Creative Caterer,” “Best Catering Event,” and twice “Best Catering Chef” (Bronze), awarded to our Head Chef Stefaan Urkens.

J&M Catering was founded to become the exclusive catering partner of KINEPOLIS Brussels. Did you know that J&M stands for Jan (still our director) and Maurice, his then partner? Our first kitchen was set up in Walburg Castle in Sint-Niklaas.

J&M Catering grows alongside Kinepolis and establishes a presence in Antwerp, at Kinepolis Antwerp, then known as “Metropolis.” More than 32 years later, J&M remains the preferred partner of the Kinepolis Group.

A small leap to 2005. We moved to Aartselaar, not far from our current headquarters. This site provided us with more space for the growth of our offices, kitchens, and warehouse.

In 2006, we received our first SMILEY. The Smiley is a certificate from the FASFC that demonstrates we operate in the safest way possible with food. As one of the few caterers in Belgium, we can proudly say we have held our SMILEY since 2006.

Since 2015, J&M Catering has also managed several top venues in and around Antwerp. These include Brasschaat Castle, Flinckheuvel (Schilde), and La Riva (Antwerp).

In 2016, we worked for the first time at Tomorrowland, the best festival in the world!

In 2017, J&M moved to its current headquarters in Schelle. This site of over 8,000 m² gives us room to grow and experiment with our experiences. At the request of our clients, we also host more and more events here. Since 2021, the location has been ranked among the Top 10 Best Event Venues in Belgium.

Another great year for J&M. J&M Catering becomes the exclusive partner of the newly renovated Antwerp Handelsbeurs for the next 27 years. Additionally, J&M acquires fellow caterer Silverspoon, which will continue to operate as a separate brand in the high-end event catering market.

During the COVID years, J&M launched several corona-proof concepts, contributed to the COVID Event Protocol, and a team of many colleagues volunteered to cook for Heromeals, an initiative to support healthcare workers.

In 2022, Jan Jacobs decided to secure a sustainable future for J&M Catering by bringing the company under the wing of Compass Group Belgium. As a result, J&M Catering became the largest event caterer operating under the Compass Group banner.

Also in 2022, J&M won the public tender to become the exclusive event catering partner of the prestigious KMSKA in Antwerp for the next 25 years. The magnificent collection of the KMSKA now serves as an endless source of inspiration for J&M’s creative team.

At the annual Gault & Millau Catering Awards, J&M has received numerous accolades. During the last three editions, we won “Most Creative Caterer,” “Best Catering Event,” and twice “Best Catering Chef” (Bronze), awarded to our Head Chef Stefaan Urkens.