Catering Management Market Outlook (2022 - 2032)

[309 Pages Report] The catering management market is projected to record a CAGR of 4.3% during the forecast period (2022 - 2032).

The catering management market is expected to be valued at US$ 104.3 billion in 2022 and is likely to reach US$ 159.3 billion by 2032.

Attributes Details
Catering Management Market CAGR (2022 to 2032) 4.3%
Catering Management Market Value (2022) US$ 104.3 Billion
Catering Management Market Value (2032) US$ 159.3 Billion

"The catering management market is expected to expand significantly due to rising demand for ready-to-eat outdoor food and increased accessibility around the world."

Catering services provide healthy and hygienic food to customers as a result of improved foodservice packaging, encouraging many to opt for the same.

Furthermore, on account of the convenience of catering services, it is widely used in restaurants, offices, cafeterias, schools, colleges, and so on, facilitating the adoption of catering services.

The growing penetration of mobile-based payment solutions, such as Samsung Pay, and Google Android Pay, Apple Pay provides customers with the convenience of making payments through online wallets.

Hence, the non-necessity to carry cash while also reducing the time required for payments at the counter is further energizing the catering management market outlook.

The catering management market is also anticipated to grow due to stable economic growth in many developed and developing countries.

Recovering commodity prices, following a significant decline in the previous period, are all aiding market growth, and developed economies are also expected to grow steadily over the forecast period.

Furthermore, emerging markets are expected to grow slightly faster than developed markets during the forecast period.

Stable economic growth is expected to increase demand for the catering management market's services, driving the catering management market during the forecast period.

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How has the COVID-19 Influenced the Catering Management Market?

The outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a significant restraint on the catering management market in 2020.

And as governments around the world imposed restrictions on domestic and international travel, the demand for catering services provided by many establishments dwindled.

National governments' efforts to halt the spread of the virus have resulted in a drop in economic activity, with countries entering a state of lockdown, and the outbreak has had a negative impact on the market throughout 2020 and into 2021.

However, the catering management market growth is expected to recover from the backdrop over the forecast period as it is unrelated to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy.

A spike in catering management market size can be observed, and the same is primarily due to companies reorganising their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact.

The negative impact faced by catering service companies subsided, which had previously resulted in restrictive containment measures such as the closure of commercial activities, remote working, social distancing, resulting in operational challenges.

What Factors are Impacting the Catering Management Market?

The global catering management market is being driven by the FDA's stringent norms and regulations for monitoring and controlling the quality and standards of the food being served.

The same is increasing global concern for food safety and demand for outsourcing catering services to a trusted source, thereby spiking the overall demand for catering services.

Catering services are in high demand in the Asia Pacific due to the region's growing population and the region's growing need for industry players in the organized sector.

Catering is being used as a talent attraction and retention tool by several corporate offices, propelling the catering management market trends forward.

The adoption of catering services is on the surge. An increasing number of companies are showcasing their dining services as an attraction by providing an additional employee benefit rather than just a meal.

Companies are providing subsidized customized menus and dining experiences to employees in order to attract and retain the best talent by increasing employee satisfaction and morale, boosting the overall catering management market.

A more comprehensive dining experience encourages employees to eat together and fosters a sense of belonging to the company. As a result, opens up huge catering management market opportunities as there are numerous themed restaurants and fine dining establishments on campus.

The growing emphasis on the use of technology to improve the customer experience and reduce the amount of time spent waiting for food augurs well for the catering management market future trends.

Moreover, the rapid expansion of global multinationals in emerging markets has provided the impetus to the catering management market statistics to a considerable extent.

Suppliers are increasing their supply capability while implementing performance-based metrics for evaluation and performance monitoring, providing the additional push for industry growth.

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How is the Catering Management Market Categorized?

The catering management market is segmented by service type, application, and region.

Based on application, the corporate segment is anticipated to take the lead in the catering management market, advancing at a CAGR of 2.9% from 2022 to 2032.

An increase in corporate buyer demand for healthier fresh food is assisting the global catering management market.

Food service operators are shifting their focus away from frozen prepared foods and toward healthier meals prepared from fresh ingredients in the location's kitchen.

The contractual catering services segment is likely to hold a major catering management market share and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period.

Some of the major factors expected to aid the leading position of the contractual catering services segment are the constantly changing dynamics of the modern workforce and an insatiable appetite for different types of cuisines.

Furthermore, the introduction of various offers, such as limited-time menu offerings and promotional offers, is likely to drive the contractual catering services segment.

What is the Regional Outlook for the Catering Management Market?

During the forecast period, the North American market is expected to capture a sizeable catering management market share owing to the presence of numerous market players as well as providers of specialised services.

Europe is expected to grow faster than the rest of the world in the catering management market during the forecast period.

The catering management market size in Latin America and the Middle East and Africa region is expected to grow slowly during the forecast period.

In Asia-Pacific, China and Japan are the most important markets for catering management.

Factors such as the growing preference to dine in the office are likely to aid the growth of the Asia-Pacific catering management market during the forecast period.

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How is the Competition Landscape in Catering Management Market?

The global catering management market is highly consolidated, with five major players controlling the major share.

The top vendors are investing in expanding their international presence and developing strong brand images for their services.

One of the notable catering management market trends in the global catering services market is the increasing number of mergers and acquisitions.

Mergers and acquisitions are being pursued by market participants in order to enter new market, diversify their service portfolio, augment their market share, reduce financial costs, and achieve economies of scale.

Catering management market players are also playing a significant role in bringing about emerging trends in catering management market and various other key strategies.

Numerous companies are forming alliances to cater to colleges, schools, and universities.

They are also involved in the development of mobile apps that provide tailored food options to meet the needs of each individual.

For instance, Sodexo, a foodservice and facilities management company, has announced a partnership with HelloFresh, the meal kit leader, to deliver HelloFresh and EveryPlate meal kits to students at over 300 colleges and universities across the United States.

Students can use Sodexo's BiteU app to pre-select, order, and schedule meal kits for delivery.

Key players

  • Compass Group Plc.
  • Dine Contract Catering
  • Sodexo
  • Elior Group
  • Delaware North
  • Aramark Corporation
  • Westbury Street Holdings
  • Thompson Hospitality
  • Olive Catering Services
  • Ovations Food Services
  • Dine Contract Catering Ltd.

Key Segments

By Service Type:

  • Wedding Catering
  • Social Event Catering
  • Concession Catering
  • Restaurants Catering
  • Others

By Application:

  • Corporate
  • Educational Institutions
  • Healthcare
  • Industrial
  • Hospitality Services
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia
  • Oceania
  • Middle East and Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAGR of the Catering Management Market?

The catering management market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.3% through 2032.

Which is the Leading Region in the Catering Management Market?

During the forecast period, North America is expected to lead the catering management market from 2022 to 2032.

Which Segment is Anticipated to Dominate the Catering Management Market by Application?

Corporate segment is expected to dominate the catering management marketing market over the forecast period.

What is the Projected Catering Management Market Size by 2032?

The catering management market is expected to be valued at US$ 159.3 billion by 2032.

Which was the Historical Size of the Catering Management Market?

The catering management market accounted for around US$ 101.4 billion in 2021.

Table of Content

1. Executive Summary

    1.1. Global Market Outlook

    1.2. Demand-side Trends

    1.3. Supply-side Trends

    1.4. Technology Roadmap Analysis

    1.5. Analysis and Recommendations

2. Market Overview

    2.1. Market Coverage / Taxonomy

    2.2. Market Definition / Scope / Limitations

3. Market Background

    3.1. Market Dynamics

        3.1.1. Drivers

        3.1.2. Restraints

        3.1.3. Opportunity 

        3.1.4. Trends

    3.2. Scenario Forecast

        3.2.1. Demand in Optimistic Scenario

        3.2.2. Demand in Likely Scenario

        3.2.3. Demand in Conservative Scenario

    3.3. Global Hospitality Industry Analysis

    3.4. Key Industry Perspective: What Industry Leaders are Saying?

    3.5. Value Chain Analysis

        3.5.1. Exhaustive List of Active Participants

            3.5.1.1. List of Service Providers

            3.5.1.2. List of End Users (Existing and Potential Buyer)

        3.5.2. Profitability Margins

    3.6. Forecast Factors -Relevance and impact 

    3.7. Macro-Economic Factors

    3.8. Regulatory landscape

    3.9. Regional Parent Outlook 

    3.10. Consumers Survey Analysis

4. Global Catering Management Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast, 2022-2032

    4.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Analysis, 2017-2021

    4.2. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Projections, 2022-2032

        4.2.1. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis

        4.2.2. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis

5. Global Catering Management Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Service Type

    5.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    5.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Analysis By Service Type, 2017-2021

    5.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Service Type, 2022-2032

        5.3.1. Wedding Catering

        5.3.2. Social Event Catering

        5.3.3. Concession Catering

        5.3.4. Restaurant Catering

        5.3.5. Others

    5.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Service Type, 2017-2021

    5.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Service Type, 2022-2032

6. Global Catering Management Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Application

    6.1. Introduction / Key Findings

    6.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Analysis By Application, 2017-2021

    6.3. Current and Future Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Application, 2022-2032

        6.3.1. Corporate

        6.3.2. Educational Institutions

        6.3.3. Healthcare

        6.3.4. Industrial

        6.3.5. Hospitality Services

        6.3.6. Others

    6.4. Y-o-Y Growth Trend Analysis By Application, 2017-2021

    6.5. Absolute $ Opportunity Analysis By Application, 2022-2032

7. Global Catering Management Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Region

    7.1. Introduction

    7.2. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Analysis By Region, 2017-2021

    7.3. Current Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Analysis and Forecast By Region, 2022-2032

        7.3.1. North America

        7.3.2. Latin America

        7.3.3. Europe

        7.3.4. East Asia

        7.3.5. South Asia

        7.3.6. Oceania

        7.3.7. MEA

    7.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis By Region

8. North America Catering Management Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    8.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    8.2. Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        8.2.1. By Country

            8.2.1.1. U.S.

            8.2.1.2. Canada

        8.2.2. By Service Type

        8.2.3. By Application

    8.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        8.3.1. By Country

        8.3.2. By Service Type

        8.3.3. By Application

    8.4. Key Takeaways

9. Latin America Catering Management Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    9.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    9.2. Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        9.2.1. By Country

            9.2.1.1. Brazil

            9.2.1.2. Mexico

    9.3. 9.2.1.6. Rest of Latin America

        9.3.1. By Service Type

        9.3.2. By Application

    9.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        9.4.1. By Country

        9.4.2. By Service Type

        9.4.3. By Application

    9.5. Key Takeaways

10. Europe Catering Management Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    10.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    10.2. Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        10.2.1. By Country

            10.2.1.1. Germany

            10.2.1.2. Italy

            10.2.1.3. France

            10.2.1.4. U.K.

            10.2.1.5. Spain

            10.2.1.6. Russia

            10.2.1.7. BENELUX

    10.3. Rest of Europe

        10.3.1. By Service Type

        10.3.2. By Application

    10.4. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        10.4.1. By Country

        10.4.2. By Service Type

        10.4.3. By Application

    10.5. Key Takeaways

11. East Asia Catering Management Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    11.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    11.2. Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        11.2.1. By Country

            11.2.1.1. China

            11.2.1.2. Japan

            11.2.1.3. South Korea

        11.2.2. By Service Type

        11.2.3. By Application

    11.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        11.3.1. By Country

        11.3.2. By Service Type

        11.3.3. By Application

    11.4. Key Takeaways

12. South Asia Catering Management Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    12.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    12.2. Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        12.2.1. By Country

            12.2.1.1. India

            12.2.1.2. Thailand

            12.2.1.3. Malaysia

            12.2.1.4. Indonesia

            12.2.1.5. Rest of South Asia

        12.2.2. By Service Type

        12.2.3. By Application

    12.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        12.3.1. By Country

        12.3.2. By Service Type

        12.3.3. By Application

    12.4. Key Takeaways

13. Oceania Catering Management Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    13.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    13.2. Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        13.2.1. By Country

            13.2.1.1. Australia

            13.2.1.2. New Zealand

        13.2.2. By Service Type

        13.2.3. By Application

    13.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        13.3.1. By Country

        13.3.2. By Service Type

        13.3.3. By Application

    13.4. Key Takeaways

14. MEA Catering Management Market Analysis 2017-2021 and Forecast 2022-2032, By Country

    14.1. Historical Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Trend Analysis By Market Taxonomy, 2017-2021

    14.2. Market Size Value (US$ Bn)& Volume (Units) Forecast By Market Taxonomy, 2022-2032

        14.2.1. By Country

            14.2.1.1. GCC Countries

            14.2.1.2. North Africa

            14.2.1.3. South Africa

            14.2.1.4. Rest of MEA

        14.2.2. By Service Type

        14.2.3. By Application

    14.3. Market Attractiveness Analysis

        14.3.1. By Country

        14.3.2. By Service Type

        14.3.3. By Application

    14.4. Key Takeaways

15. Key Countries Catering Management Market Analysis

    15.1. U.S.

        15.1.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.1.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.1.2.1. By Service Type

            15.1.2.2. By Application

    15.2. Canada

        15.2.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.2.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.2.2.1. By Service Type

            15.2.2.2. By Application

    15.3. Brazil

        15.3.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.3.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.3.2.1. By Service Type

            15.3.2.2. By Application

    15.4. Mexico

        15.4.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.4.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.4.2.1. By Service Type

            15.4.2.2. By Application

    15.5. Germany

        15.5.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.5.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.5.2.1. By Service Type

            15.5.2.2. By Application

    15.6. France

        15.6.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.6.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.6.2.1. By Service Type

            15.6.2.2. By Application

    15.7. Italy

        15.7.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.7.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.7.2.1. By Service Type

            15.7.2.2. By Application

    15.8. UK

        15.8.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.8.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.8.2.1. By Service Type

            15.8.2.2. By Application

    15.9. Spain

        15.9.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.9.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.9.2.1. By Service Type

            15.9.2.2. By Application

    15.10. Russia

        15.10.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.10.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.10.2.1. By Service Type

            15.10.2.2. By Application

    15.11. China

        15.11.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.11.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.11.2.1. By Service Type

            15.11.2.2. By Application

    15.12. Japan

        15.12.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.12.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.12.2.1. By Service Type

            15.12.2.2. By Application

    15.13. India

        15.13.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.13.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.13.2.1. By Service Type

            15.13.2.2. By Application

    15.14. GCC Countries

        15.14.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.14.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.14.2.1. By Service Type

            15.14.2.2. By Application

    15.15. Australia

        15.15.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.15.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.15.2.1. By Service Type

            15.15.2.2. By Application

    15.16. North Africa

        15.16.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.16.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.16.2.1. By Service Type

            15.16.2.2. By Application

    15.17. New Zealand

        15.17.1. Pricing Analysis

        15.17.2. Market Share Analysis, 2021

            15.17.2.1. By Service Type

            15.17.2.2. By Application

16. Market Structure Analysis

    16.1. Competition Dashboard

    16.2. Competition Benchmarking

    16.3. Market Share Analysis of Top Players

        16.3.1. By Regional

        16.3.2. By Service Type

        16.3.3. By Application

17. Competition Analysis

    17.1. Competition Deep Dive

        17.1.1. Compass Group Plc.

            17.1.1.1. Overview

            17.1.1.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.1.3. Sales Footprint

            17.1.1.4. Strategy Overview

                17.1.1.4.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.1.4.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.1.4.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.2. Dine Contact Catering

            17.1.2.1. Overview

            17.1.2.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.2.3. Sales Footprint

            17.1.2.4. Strategy Overview

                17.1.2.4.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.2.4.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.2.4.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.3. Sodexo

            17.1.3.1. Overview

            17.1.3.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.3.3. Sales Footprint

            17.1.3.4. Strategy Overview

                17.1.3.4.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.3.4.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.3.4.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.4. Elior Group

            17.1.4.1. Overview

            17.1.4.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.4.3. Sales Footprint

            17.1.4.4. Strategy Overview

                17.1.4.4.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.4.4.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.4.4.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.5. Delaware North

            17.1.5.1. Overview

            17.1.5.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.5.3. Sales Footprint

            17.1.5.4. Strategy Overview

                17.1.5.4.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.5.4.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.5.4.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.6. Aramark Corporation

            17.1.6.1. Overview

            17.1.6.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.6.3. Sales Footprint

            17.1.6.4. Strategy Overview

                17.1.6.4.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.6.4.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.6.4.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.7. Westbury Street Holdings

            17.1.7.1. Overview

            17.1.7.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.7.3. Sales Footprint

            17.1.7.4. Strategy Overview

                17.1.7.4.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.7.4.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.7.4.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.8. Thompson Hospitality

            17.1.8.1. Overview

            17.1.8.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.8.3. Sales Footprint

            17.1.8.4. Strategy Overview

                17.1.8.4.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.8.4.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.8.4.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.9. Olive Catering Services

            17.1.9.1. Overview

            17.1.9.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.9.3. Sales Footprint

            17.1.9.4. Strategy Overview

                17.1.9.4.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.9.4.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.9.4.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.10. Ovations Food Services

            17.1.10.1. Overview

            17.1.10.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.10.3. Sales Footprint

            17.1.10.4. Strategy Overview

                17.1.10.4.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.10.4.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.10.4.3. Channel Strategy

        17.1.11. Dine Conteact Catering Ltd.

            17.1.11.1. Overview

            17.1.11.2. Product Portfolio

            17.1.11.3. Sales Footprint

            17.1.11.4. Strategy Overview

                17.1.11.4.1. Marketing Strategy

                17.1.11.4.2. Product Strategy

                17.1.11.4.3. Channel Strategy

18. Assumptions & Acronyms Used

19. Research Methodology

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