FoodOp

FoodOp, based in Denmark, is a digital platform that optimizes professional kitchen operations, offering tools for menu planning, waste tracking, and sustainability reporting aimed at enhancing efficiency in the culinary sector. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Soborg, Denmark, FoodOp specializes in providing technological solutions for culinary operations. In March 2026, FoodOp raised GBP 4. 4 million in venture funding led by MK Capital.

The Footprint Firm also participated in the round. Information about the founder is not available. FoodOp provides a comprehensive digital platform designed to optimize operations in professional kitchens. Its core product offerings include the Menu Assistant, Sustainability Reporter, Food Waste Tracker, and Digital Displays, which collectively enable culinary teams to streamline menu planning, manage procurement processes, and report on sustainability metrics.

The Menu Assistant allows chefs to create and publish menus with a focus on cost management, nutritional values, and allergen information, all while leveraging artificial intelligence to generate suggestions based on user-defined parameters. The Sustainability Reporter and Food Waste Tracker facilitate seamless tracking of procurement data and sustainability metrics, empowering clients to address food waste without adding additional procedures. FoodOp's target clientele includes contract caterers, hotels, universities, corporate canteens, and healthcare facilities, with operations extending across various European markets, including Denmark, Germany, and Sweden. FoodOp operates on a subscription-based revenue model, wherein clients pay for access to its modular services.

The transactions typically involve a tiered structure based on the selected modules, allowing customers to customize their experience according to their operational needs. For example, a client may subscribe to the Menu Assistant and Sustainability Reporter, facilitating a comprehensive solution that covers both menu management and sustainability reporting. Pricing plans are structured to accommodate varying scales of operations, catering to both single-site and multi-site organizations. The platform’s offerings are designed to enhance the efficiency of culinary operations and drive cost reductions, contributing to sustained revenue growth within the hospitality and food service sectors.

The company plans to utilize the March 2026 funding to deploy AI in kitchens, reduce food waste, expand to the UK and US, grow its team, and invest in product development.