Food and beverage service activities: the largest employers in Hainaut
As of 13 Nov 2026, 1,123 companies in Food and beverage service activities (NACE 56) in Hainaut report employees in recent accounts (financial years 2023 to 2026). The 10 largest employers account for 2,066.6 FTE, out of 7,171.4 for all of them; median headcount is 2.8 FTE. Centre hospitalier universitaire de Tivoli - Institut médical des Mutualités socialistes leads with 1,588 FTE (financial year 2025).
Top 50 · Food and beverage service activities · Hainaut
Ranked by average headcount (FTE) reported in the latest filed accounts (accounts less than 3 years old).
| # | Company | Total assets | Revenue | Equity | FTE | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre hospitalier universitaire de Tivoli - Institut médical des Mutualités socialistes 7100 La Louvière | €287.2m | €252.9m | €43.1m | 1,588.0 | 2025 |
| 2 | PROXEMIA Coopérative de services 7160 Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont | 699,787 € | — | −120,529 € | 97.6 | 2024 |
| 3 | API Restauration 7033 Mons | €2.97m | €11.4m | 707,440 € | 84.9 | 2025 |
| 4 | Le Royal VK 7133 Binche | 37,610 € | — | −40,555 € | 59.0 | 2023 |
| 5 | Brasse-Temps Charleroi 7904 Leuze-en-Hainaut | €1.21m | — | 314,781 € | 47.5 | 2025 |
| 6 | Columbu'S 7711 Mouscron | €1.09m | — | −€1.00m | 45.8 | 2024 |
| 7 | Gorest 6041 Charleroi | 650,672 € | — | 251,047 € | 36.8 | 2025 |
| 8 | Les Ripailleurs 7331 Saint-Ghislain | €1.44m | — | 727,512 € | 36.0 | 2025 |
| 9 | Sobalex 7700 Mouscron | €1.15m | — | 167,243 € | 35.6 | 2025 |
| 10 | Moresto 7700 Mouscron | €8.15m | — | €4.29m | 35.4 | 2025 |
| 11 | Manel 7500 Tournai | 543,064 € | — | 149,902 € | 34.9 | 2025 |
| 12 | Imminvest 7100 La Louvière | 165,156 € | — | −431,308 € | 34.5 | 2025 |
| 13 | Peresco 7600 Péruwelz | €1.61m | — | 432,071 € | 33.9 | 2025 |
| 14 | La Ferme du Reposoir 7540 Tournai | €1.69m | — | €1.32m | 32.8 | 2025 |
| 15 | Golden Star 7501 Tournai | €4.65m | — | −€1.65m | 31.7 | 2024 |
| 16 | Restauration Imperiale 6041 Charleroi | 658,186 € | — | 85,964 € | 30.0 | 2025 |
| 17 | ICE-Mountain 7780 Comines-Warneton | €4.02m | €5.32m | 904,502 € | 29.6 | 2025 |
| 18 | Innoresto 7700 Mouscron | €1.51m | — | 435,306 € | 29.4 | 2025 |
| 19 | Antares 7700 Mouscron | 755,545 € | — | −114,786 € | 28.9 | 2025 |
| 20 | Societe Autonome de Restauration et de Distribution Internationale et Nationale 6001 Charleroi | 376,829 € | — | −135,052 € | 28.3 | 2025 |
| 21 | Le Bois du Cazier 6001 Charleroi | €1.99m | — | €1.46m | 27.2 | 2025 |
| 22 | Traiteur : la Truite d'Argent 7503 Tournai | 512,478 € | — | −60,417 € | 26.8 | 2026 |
| 23 | Stafke 1771 7700 Mouscron | 671,914 € | — | 286,055 € | 26.2 | 2025 |
| 24 | Rinaldi 6250 Aiseau-Presles | €1.28m | — | 514,283 € | 25.7 | 2025 |
| 25 | La Toque Blanche 6230 Pont-à-Celles | €1.92m | — | €1.39m | 25.3 | 2025 |
| 26 | Fritapapaxschamp 6001 Charleroi | €2.20m | €3.61m | 155,808 € | 25.3 | 2025 |
| 27 | Au P'TIT Creux 7783 Comines-Warneton | €2.57m | — | 266,429 € | 24.5 | 2025 |
| 28 | Office de Tourisme de Lessines 7860 Lessines | 832,603 € | 794,216 € | 590,274 € | 24.3 | 2025 |
| 29 | Le Germoir 6031 Charleroi | €1.42m | 714,014 € | 946,927 € | 24.0 | 2025 |
| 30 | Damarest 7011 Mons | €2.56m | — | €1.78m | 23.7 | 2025 |
| 31 | La Place des Pyramides 7700 Mouscron | 549,560 € | — | 108,611 € | 22.8 | 2025 |
| 32 | Le Petit Baigneur de Seneffe 7180 Seneffe | 404,208 € | — | 93,779 € | 22.8 | 2025 |
| 33 | Olirest 7011 Mons | €1.97m | — | €1.27m | 22.5 | 2025 |
| 34 | Happy ME Lodelinsart 7130 Binche | €1.07m | — | 252,763 € | 22.4 | 2025 |
| 35 | Igeska 7700 Mouscron | €5.34m | — | €1.97m | 22.3 | 2025 |
| 36 | Restaurant dans les Vignes 7040 Quévy | €1.19m | — | 142,719 € | 21.9 | 2025 |
| 37 | Horeximmo 7050 Jurbise | 132,985 € | — | −72,940 € | 21.3 | 2025 |
| 38 | Lunarest 7334 Saint-Ghislain | €1.39m | — | 300,333 € | 21.2 | 2025 |
| 39 | WB Food Event 7100 La Louvière | 509,448 € | — | 201,133 € | 21.2 | 2025 |
| 40 | Aux Acacias 7750 Mont-de-l'Enclus | 932,661 € | — | 593,270 € | 20.6 | 2025 |
| 41 | KV Food 7100 La Louvière | 799,535 € | — | −49,445 € | 20.3 | 2025 |
| 42 | Famiresto 7730 Estaimpuis | 971,525 € | — | 152,260 € | 20.2 | 2025 |
| 43 | D.S.D. 7500 Tournai | 490,715 € | — | −239,835 € | 20.2 | 2023 |
| 44 | Les Brasseries 7100 La Louvière | 421,858 € | — | 129,720 € | 20.1 | 2025 |
| 45 | Gedame 6042 Charleroi | 329,828 € | — | −45,862 € | 19.9 | 2023 |
| 46 | Stephilma 7500 Tournai | €1.25m | — | €1.10m | 19.9 | 2025 |
| 47 | La Vita E Bella ! 7134 Binche | 699,396 € | — | 324,376 € | 19.3 | 2025 |
| 48 | La Mise en Cène 7134 Binche | €1.01m | — | 410,152 € | 19.3 | 2025 |
| 49 | Maison de la Participation et des Associations 6030 Charleroi | €1.31m | 28,507 € | 846,283 € | 18.6 | 2025 |
| 50 | L'Olivia 7500 Tournai | 733,727 € | — | 493,982 € | 18.3 | 2025 |
Ranking based on each company's own annual accounts (statutory, not consolidated): a subsidiary and its parent appear separately, and the ranking differs from lists based on consolidated group accounts. Headcount reported by the company for all its sites: the jobs may be located elsewhere.
“—”: not published. Small companies (micro and abridged accounts) do not have to publish their revenue.
Food and beverage service activities across Belgium → All sectors · Hainaut →
Other sectors · Hainaut
- 01 Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities202
- 02 Forestry and logging21
- 08 Other mining and quarrying15
- 10 Manufacture of food products290
- 11 Manufacture of beverages27
- 13 Manufacture of textiles38
- 14 Manufacture of wearing apparel10
- 16 Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials46
- 17 Manufacture of paper and paper products19
- 18 Printing and reproduction of recorded media48
- 20 Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products68
- 21 Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations17
- 22 Manufacture of rubber and plastic products50
- 23 Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products103
- 24 Manufacture of basic metals37
- 25 Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment271
- 26 Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products14
- 27 Manufacture of electrical equipment18
- 28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.58
- 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers13
- 31 Manufacture of furniture35
- 32 Other manufacturing49
- 33 Repair, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment93
- 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply12
- 37 Sewerage11
- 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities71
- 41 Construction of residential and non-residential buildings508
- 42 Civil engineering76
- 43 Specialised construction activities1,384
- 46 Wholesale trade913
- 47 Retail trade2,003
- 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines321
- 52 Warehousing, storage and support activities for transportation74
- 53 Postal and courier activities21
- 55 Accommodation77
- 58 Publishing activities15
- 59 Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities21
- 61 Telecommunication13
- 62 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities179
- 63 Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting and other information service activities17
- 64 Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding138
- 66 Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities343
- 68 Real estate activities351
- 69 Legal and accounting activities523
- 70 Activities of head offices and management consultancy246
- 71 Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis186
- 72 Scientific research and development36
- 73 Activities of advertising, market research and public relations69
- 74 Other professional, scientific and technical activities29
- 75 Veterinary activities54
- 77 Rental and leasing activities44
- 78 Employment activities29
- 79 Travel agency, tour operator and other reservation service and related activities51
- 80 Investigation and security activities13
- 81 Services to buildings and landscape activities216
- 82 Office administrative, office support and other business support activities83
- 85 Education199
- 86 Human health activities560
- 87 Residential care activities269
- 88 Social work activities without accommodation130
- 90 Arts creation and performing arts activities41
- 91 Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities14
- 92 Gambling and betting activities12
- 93 Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities128
- 94 Activities of membership organisations60
- 95 Repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles153
- 96 Personal service activities265
Municipalities with the most companies in the sector · Hainaut
- 7000 Mons170
- 6000 Charleroi150
- 7500 Tournai (Ere, Saint-Maur)120
- 7100 La Louvière (Haine-Saint-Paul, Haine-Saint-Pierre, Saint-Vaast, …)109
- 7700 Mouscron (Luingne)95
- 6200 Châtelet (Bouffioulx, Châtelineau)56
- 6040 Charleroi (Jumet)50
- 6120 Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes (Cour-Sur-Heure, Ham-Sur-Heure, Jamioulx, …)48
- 7800 Ath (Lanquesaint)45
- 6001 Charleroi (Marcinelle)38
- 7060 Soignies (Horrues)37
- 7130 Binche (Battignies, Bray)36
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest employer in Food and beverage service activities in Hainaut?
Among companies, Centre hospitalier universitaire de Tivoli - Institut médical des Mutualités socialistes, with 1,588 full-time equivalents reported (financial year 2025).
Are all the jobs located in the area?
Not necessarily: headcount is reported by the company for all its sites, and the company is ranked by the address of its registered office. 1,123 out of 2,335 companies in the sector report employees there.
Why does this ranking differ from other lists?
It uses each company's annual accounts as filed with the National Bank, not consolidated group accounts. A holding, a subsidiary or a purchasing entity can therefore appear separately. Only companies whose latest accounts are less than 3 years old are ranked.
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Open the full file →Active companies (legal entities) that have filed at least one set of annual accounts, based on the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and the National Bank of Belgium. The sector is the main activity in the register; the municipality is that of the registered office. Data updated on 13 Nov 2026.