With its six establishments in the Toulouse region and new openings planned in the South-West, La Côte et l'Arête has established itself as a leading player in French catering. Combining 100% homemade cuisine, fresh and seasonal products, and values of conviviality and transparency, the brand attracts customers looking for authenticity.
The Chambon brothers, Benoît and Ivan, sons of traders, have transformed their passion for cooking and their attention to detail into a true French success story with their chain of restaurants, La Côte et l'Arête. Based on authentic family values — respect, simplicity and love of well-made products — they opened their first establishment in 2010, in the Toulouse region, around an accessible and welcoming catering concept, highlighting fresh products and simple but refined cuisine, with particular care given to the quality of the meat . The Chambon brothers' commitment to impeccable sourcing and traceability has firmly anchored the reputation of La Côte et l'Arête, allowing the brand to expand into several cities.
« With La Côte et l'Arête, our wish was to show that simple but demanding cuisine can bring people together and create memories. The loyalty of our customers is our greatest achievement. » — Ivan Chambon, founder
Today, La Côte et l'Arête attracts a loyal and varied clientele thanks to its unique concept, halfway between traditional cuisine and accessible bistronomy. The brand is based on strong and authentic values, such as friendliness, transparency and an uncompromising passion for quality products. These principles are at the heart of each establishment, and this positioning has allowed La Côte et l'Arête to stand out in a constantly evolving catering sector. The culinary DNA of La Côte et l'Arête is based on a simple but refined approach: 100% homemade dishes, prepared from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Respect for products and their traceability are absolute priorities, thus guaranteeing impeccable quality “from field to plate”. This requirement allows the brand to offer cuisine that respects natural flavors while highlighting the authentic taste of each product.
Since its creation, La Côte et l'Arête has generated more than 150 jobs in the Toulouse regiondemonstrating its commitment to local communities. Each new opening becomes an economic engine, creating on average twenty jobs per restaurant. With a turnover of 21 million euros since January 2023 and more 731,000 customers welcomed in its establishments in Toulouse and surrounding areas, the success of the concept continues to be confirmed. As part of its growth and quality strategy, La Côte et l'Arête acquired La Pyrénéenne des Viandes in July, a regional company specializing in meat trading based in Pinsaguel. This acquisition allows the brand to control the supply chain “from field to plate”, guaranteeing optimal traceability and quality of products. This approach is part of the brand's commitment to transparent sourcing and responsible practices, meeting the expectations of today's consumers.
« Resumption of La Pyrénéenne des Viandes is a key step in our approach. Henry, with his expertise and his passion for meat, passed on to me valuable knowledge on the specificity of meat products, training which today allows us to perfectly master the entire chain, from sourcing to the plate. This acquisition fits perfectly with our vision of transparency and responsibility, it is a real guarantee of trust for our customers. » Benoît Chambon, founder
In 2025, 3 new restaurants will open, creating more than sixty jobs.
About La Côte et l'Arête : Created in Toulouse by brothers Benoît and Ivan Chambon, La Côte et l'Arête has established itself as a benchmark for accessible bistronomy in France. Faithful to its values of conviviality and transparency, the brand offers 100% homemade cuisine, prepared with fresh, seasonal products. With 20 restaurants (9 branches and 11 franchises), 250 employees and a turnover of 40 million euros, La Côte et l'Arête continues its development with the objective of opening 5 franchises per year, while strengthening its commitment to quality and proximity.
