Go to header Go to footer Search Where experience meets innovation Where experience meets innovation deSter is a leading provider of innovative food packaging and serviceware concepts to the aviation and food service industry. Through combining our detailed understanding of the industry, our passion for design and service trends and listening to the customer’s specific needs, we create tailor-made innovations. With over 40 years of experience in manufacturing thermoformed and injection moulded products we are experts in providing our customers with reliable products that meet the most stringent quality standards. Our Story Founded as a general trading house in 1936, deSter took its first footsteps in resin-based manufacturing in 1973, with the production of the humble yet famous Belgian fries fork. Today, we are a leading supplier to all major airlines and steadily growing in the “on-the-ground” food packaging market with leading foodservice customers. With over 1000 dedicated employees and a worldwide supply chain, we’re a trusted partner for the design, production and daily delivery of foodservice and travel concepts across the globe. deSter is a member of gategroup. Watch our video COMPANY TIMELINE 1936 1969 1973 1999 2007 1936 deSter's history goes back to the year 1936 when the company was founded in Amsterdam by T.H. Ritman. Initially, the company produced cleaning and service products for hotels, hospitals and restaurants. We innovate In every product we develop, the first and foremost ingredient is human creativity. At deSter we are experts in turning creative ideas into an inspired design, then a tasteful product and finally a globally distributed reality. Our design approach is based on four key phases aiming to deliver balanced results through co-development. Discover our approach We deliver At deSter we combine a wealth of in-depth knowledge and industry experience with a passion for trends and technological innovation in order to deliver on any challenge. Together with our customers we go for a thorough understanding of their market, operations and desired customer experience. It’s our mission to offer our customers more than just products. Read more Global presence deSter has production plants in Europe, US and Thailand in addition to sales offices and warehouses worldwide. With nearly 1000 dedicated employees and worldwide supply chain, we deliver food service concepts across the globe on a daily basis. Discover our locations About gategroup Since September 2007 deSter has been part of gategroup, the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. Read more Markets Both the foodservice and travel Industry are core markets in our business. We serve Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) chains, food processors, airlines, hotels & rail customers across the globe. By incorporating our cross-market knowledge into all our development projects, we create added value to all of our customers. Read more Brands For well over a few decades, we proudly have been bringing best in class design and innovative developments. Our extensive portfolio therefore includes various brands and product ranges, offering both off-the-shelf as well as bespoke, highly customised foodservice and travel solutions. Read more Products At deSter we’re all about creating exciting and inspiring products set to enhance the overall customer experience. Whether it’s a highly customized, bespoke design or a more standard of the shelf product, we’re able to provide you with a solution that perfectly fits your brand or business. Read more Copyright © 2021 by deSter | gategroup About Markets Brands Products We deliver We innovate Terms and conditions Privacy and cookies policy