Culture of excellence and family spirit

Our history

The House of Monblanc, over 70 years of expertise

Founded in 1946, Maison Monblanc is a traditional butcher’s and delicatessen with two shops, one in Saint Jean d’Illac and the other in Martignas-sur-Jalle.

These two shops, which are still in business today, gave rise to the catering business that Bernard Monblanc launched in the 1990s.

Discover the key dates that have marked the company’s history and shaped our philosophy and reputation.

The key moments

1946

Simone and André Monblanc opened their first artisanal butcher’s shop in the center of Martignas sur Jalles near Bordeaux, on the ground floor of the family home.

The key moments

1956

The small family business grew, and Mr. and Mrs. Monblanc decided to open a larger store, relocating to Saint Jean d’Illac.

The key moments

1961

As the years go by, the reputation of Monblanc butcher’s shop and delicatessen is well established.
It is now known and recognized for the quality of its products and its sense of service.
Building on this success, André Monblanc opens a second shop in Martignas sur Jalle in a barn that he renovates.

The key moments

1970s

André Monblanc decided to expand his customer base and began traveling to areas a little further away from his shops.
It was also during this period that Bernard Monblanc, their son and current CEO, joined the family business.

The key moments

1992

Bernard Monblanc wants to give the business a new lease of life and is launching a catering and event planning service.

The key moments

1998

This year marks a turning point in the history of Maison Monblanc. It will earn its stripes at the Football World Cup, where it will provide catering services in the presidential boxes at the Chaban Delmas stadium, in partnership with caterer Lenôtre.
The event catering business is now well and truly launched!

The key moments

2003

2003 marked the first collaboration with a Michelin-starred chef: Alain Passard, chef at L’Arpège in Paris, which has three Michelin stars. This was a service for Mission Haut-Brion.
This was the starting point for menus created by Michelin-starred chefs.

The key moments

2009

Maison Monblanc continues to expand and inaugurates its new laboratory in Saint Jean d’Illac.
This laboratory enables the company to comply with HACCP standards and forward movement.
A few years later, this new facility will enable the company to obtain its health certification.

The key moments

2010

Morgan Monblanc joins his father’s company.

The key moments

2014

Monblanc has created L’Essentiel de Monblanc®, a range of cocktail trays and meal trays available for delivery via an online store: https://essentiel.monblanc-traiteur.com

The key moments

2018

Chef Jean-Luc ROCHA, winner of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France award and holder of two Michelin stars, joins the Monblanc Traiteur team.

The key moments

2023

Morgan Monblanc, the third generation of the Illac family, is taking over the reins of Maison Monblanc with the desire to continue promoting Monblanc and perpetuating the culture of excellence that characterizes it. A deep desire to preserve the DNA of the house, while taking into account the challenges and issues ahead.

Since 2024, Monblanc has been focusing its activities entirely on event catering, marking a new chapter in its history.

Our philosophy

Commit with high standards, act with conscience 🌍

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is at the heart of Monblanc’s strategy. Aware of current environmental and social issues, we are committed to turning our high standards into a force for a more virtuous future.

Our ambition: to ensure that our services are sustainable, responsible, virtuous and constantly evolving. Reducing our environmental impact, recycling our waste, promoting short supply chains, cultivating lasting relationships with our suppliers and partners… these are just some of the concrete actions that reflect our commitment to acting conscientiously.

Our commitments are based on core values that permeate all of our activities:

Excellence
It is our guiding principle. At every stage, in every detail, we strive to surpass ourselves in order to offer you the very best.

A sense of service
Putting you at the centre. Listening attentively and professionally, and embodying the family heritage deeply rooted in Monblanc’s DNA.

Adaptability and constant self-reflection
To strive for consistent quality, we must evolve with the times, our professions, and your expectations.

People at the heart of everything we do
• With our customers, for a personalised, high-quality relationship.
• With our teams, by valuing skills and synergies.
• With our suppliers, to build lasting trust.
• With community organisations, by supporting causes that are close to our hearts, such as the Foundation or charity events like Les Voiles d’Arcachon.

Our CSR charter formalises this ambition and structures our actions, ensuring that every service we provide combines pleasure, service… and responsibility.

Discover our CSR Policy MONBLANC TRAITEUR

our references

they trust us

Académie des vins de Bordeaux, AG2R La Mondiale, Allianz, Audi, Baron de Rothschild, Bollinger, Bordeaux Métropole, Bordeaux Métropole Arena, BPACA, Caisse d’Epargne, Chambre des métiers et de l’artisannat, Chambre régionale des commissaires aux comptes, Château Angélus, Château Beychevelle, Château Branaire Ducru, Château Brane Cantenac, Château Haut-Bailly, Château Haut-Brion, Château d’Issan, Château Lagrange, Château Lalande, Château Lascombes, Château Margaux, Château Monlot, Château Montrose, Château Pape Clément, Château Pavie, Château Pédesclaux, Château Pichon, Château Pontet-Canet, Château Quintus, Château Soutard, Château Talbot, Château d’Yquem, Clinique du sport de Mérignac, Commanderie du Bontemps, Compagnie Fiduciaire, Compagnie Médocaine, Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux, Consulat d’Allemagne, Dassault Aviation, Deloitte, Domofrance, EDF, Eiffage, Ernst & Young, Figaro, Filhet Allard, Groupe Bernard Magrez Luxury Wine Experience, Haras de Malleret, Hennessy, Mairie de Bordeaux, Institut Bergonié, Jouet Club, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, Ordre des experts comptables, Porsche, Renault, Rotary, SCASO, Sud-Ouest, Syndicat des Graves et Pessac Léognan, Severini Pierre & Loisirs, Thales, Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux, Veuve Clicquot, and many others !

partner agencies

Absolute Event, Banc Public, Bee Bordeaux, Black Lemon, Bordeaux Convention Bureau, Bordeaux Excellence, Bordeaux Executive Travel, Cirrus Production, Côte Ouest, Divine ID, GL Event, Hopscotch, Hello, Human N’Partners, Lever de Rideau, Otrement Event, Sanbao Events, Territoire and Co, The KUB, Tuttiquanti, Un R d’événement, Ysseo Event…

Milestones…

The Acabailles, the APM congress, 100 years of fighter aviation, the national convention of lawyers, the inauguration of the Dassault Falcon 7X, the Exp’hotel trade show, the Cité du Vin patron gala, Bordeaux S.O Good, the Figaro race, Vinexpo, the Fête de la fleur, Jumping International de Bordeaux, 40 years of Afflelou, the Primeurs, The Fork awards dinner…

… in prestigious locations

The Bordeaux submarine base, CAPC, Château de Chambord, Château Giscours, Château Grattequina, Château Larrivet Haut Brion, Château Pape Clément, Château Pavie, Château Smith Haut-Lafitte, Cité de l’Espace (Toulouse), Cité du Vin, Darwin, Hangar 14, Bernard Magrez Cultural Institute, Mollat Bookshop, Bordeaux City Hall, Museum of Fine Arts, Bordeaux National Opera, Palais de Bourse, Bordeaux Convention Centre, Tir au Vol, Château Gassies.

Some starred collaborations

Depending on your preferences, we can establish exclusive partnerships to create menus for your receptions. We have had the honour and privilege of collaborating with a number of Michelin-starred chefs and MOFs (Meilleurs Ouvriers de France):

3 stars

Yannick Alléno (Ledoyen), Eric Fréchon (Epicure au Bristol),
Michel Guérard (Les Près d’Eugénie), Christian Le Squer (Le Cinq),
Régis Marcon (Régis et Jacques Marcon), Alain Passard (L’Arpège),
Anne-Sophie Pic (Maison Pic), Guy Savoy (Restaurant Guy Savoy), Pierre Gagnaire (Restaurant Pierre Gagnaire), Hélène Darroze (The Connaught, Londres), Michel Troisgros (Le bois sans feuille).

2 stars

Olivier Bellin (l’Auberge des Glazicks), Daniel Boulud (Daniel, New York),
Jean-André Charial (Oustau de Baumanière),
Jean Coussau (le Relais de la Poste),
Christopher Coutanceau (Relais & Chateaux Christopher Coutanceau),
Alain Dutournier (Le Carré des Feuillants),
Ronan Kervarrec (Hostellerie de Plaisance), Guy Martin (Le Grand Véfour),
Nicolas Masse (La Grand’Vigne), Mathieu Pacaud (Histoires),
Jean-François Piège (Le Grand Restaurant), Michel Portos (Le Malthazar),
Michel Sarran (Restaurant gastronomique Michel Sarran),
Michel Trama (Les Loges de l’Aubergade), Jérôme Schilling (Lalique, Château Lafaurie Peyraguey), Stéphane Carrade (Le Skiff Club).

1 star

Stéphane Carrade (Le Skiff Club), Vivien Durand (Le Prince Noir),
Christophe Dupouy (Les Clefs d’Argent), Fabian Feldman (L’Impertinent),
Jean-Marie Gautier (Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz), David Ibarboure (Briketenia),
Nicolas Magie (le Saint-James, Bouliac), Marion Monnier (La Table de Marion),
Jean-Luc Rocha (Le St-James Paris), Benjamin Toursel (Auberge Le Prieuré),
Jean-Pierre Vigato (Apicius), Alexandre Baumard (L’Observatoire du Gabriel), Vincent Arnould (Le Vieux Logis).

Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF)

François Adamski (Bocuse d’or), David Capy,
Philippe Etchebest (la Table d’hôtes du Quatrième Mur),
Jean-Luc Rocha (Le St-James, Paris), Jérôme Schilling (Lalique, Château Lafaurie Peyraguey).

monblanc traiteur

in a few figures

  • 62 000 cutlery
    served per year

  • 700 services
    per year

  • 357 000 cocktail parts produced

  • 1 012 deliveries L’Essentiel® Monblanc