Our history
Hardly any gastronomic business in the capital of Lower Saxony is as broadly positioned as Gastro Trends. Founded in 2017, the company is by no means a gastro newcomer.
The management consists of concentrated experience (Winfried Kirchner & Wolfgang Hensoldt) and innovative ideas (Björn Hensoldt, Moritz Mestwerdt, Simon Ario & Timo Holtmann) together. The two senior partners have been active in the restaurant business for over 40 years and have passed on their knowledge over the years.
Catering, gastronomy and events from a single source
The company includes the Reimanns Eck and the Vier Jahreszeiten – restaurants with German cuisine, the Schateke – rustic old town pub, Reimanns Fische – snack bar at the Maschsee, the Stamme 96 – sports bar in the club sports center of Hannover 96, Hagedorn Eventcatering, Berrymans Catering as well as Essklusiv Catering- Event- & Messecatering. In addition, seasonal highlights such as the Winter Magic – Tannenwald, the Clichy & Casa Blanca – at the Maschsee Festival as well as five different public viewings for the European and World Cups.
As long-time caterers, Hagedorn, Berrymans & Essklusiv Catering have extensive expertise in all aspects of catering. The merger of the two parties has expanded the market and created synergies. Since then, events of all kinds can be implemented.
Job and training at Gastro Trends Hannover
Career-wise, the company is also an exciting place to work. Employees from a wide range of nations work together successfully here in various areas. In addition, Gastro Trends also trains: Chefs, restaurant assistants, event managers & logistics staff.
With its extensive range of locations and services, coupled with its experience and exciting career opportunities, Gastro Trends is poised to take the hospitality industry in Hanover to a new level.
Decisive events
1976
Entry into the gastronomy business in Hanover by Wolfgang Hensoldt & Winfried Kirchner, at that time under the company name “Hensoldt, Kircher & Partner”.
1981
Opening of the Vier Jahreszeiten & various pubs in Hanover
1983
Opening of the Waterloo Biergarten, first beer garden in Hanover
2002
Takeover of the Schateke in the old town & the university beer garden (most recently Leibniz Lounge)
2004
Foundation of Berrymans Catering by Timo Holtmann and Christian Behrends
Opening of the company canteen in the Lower Saxony Ministry of Social Affairs
2007
Takeover of the company canteen at the Hannover-Süd tax office.
Start of daily supply of 5 schools/primary schools
2009
Takeover of the company canteen BRUGG Rohrsysteme (Wunstorf)
2011
Sons Björn Hensoldt and Robert Kirchner become involved and take over operational responsibility for the gastronomy properties in Hanover
2011
Takeover of the Nordkurve, Hannover’s sports bar at the Heinz von Heiden Arena
2014
Move to Bornum (newly built production)
Complete move away from communal catering
Full concentration on the event business
2014
Takeover of Essklusiv Catering (founded in 2004) from Olaf Heidtke and Christoph Dörr
2017
Takeover of Reimanns Eck and Clichy from Ekkehard Reimann
2017
First time hosting the Clichy at Maschseefest
2017
Gastro Trends Hannover GmbH is founded. Moritz Mestwerdt and Simon Ario join the company as managing partners.
2018
Renewed takeover of the Vier Jahreszeiten & the Clubhaus H96 from Carsten Aschenbach
2018
Takeover of Hagedorn Eventcatering from Stephan Hagedorn
2018
Management of the “Seewirtschaft” at the Maschsee Festival
2018
First sale of the traditional Clichy geese at Christmas time
2019
Opening of the sports bar “Stamme 96” in the club centre of Hannover 96
2019
Acanto takeover (event location)
2020
Foundation of Gourmetwunder GbR together with B&B Marketingagentur
2020
Merger with Berrymans Catering and Essklusiv Catering. Timo Holtmann becomes Managing Partner at Gastro Trends
2021
Transfer of Gourmetwunder GbR to Gastro Trends Hannover GmbH
