The catering and food service contractor market is expected to grow from US$250.331 billion in 2025 to US$313.146 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 4.58%.
Catering and food service contractors are the service providers who provide a supply of food on a contractual basis to the institutions like educational, medical, commercial, sports and others.
Rapid industrialization, the rise in disposable income, government initiatives, the rise in the air travel industry, and rising concern for employee retention are driving demand for the catering and food service contractor market. Moreover, higher demand in the event organization industry for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, receptions, and other parties is fueling demand for this market.
The higher demand for a better workplace is propelling demand for catering and foodservice market on a contractual basis in commercial organizations, educational organizations, and medical organizations. The market is expected to face high competition due to the presence of numerous small vendors, restaurants, regional players, and online & offline food delivery services. However, the growth of the online food service industry is hindering the growth of the catering and food service contractor market.
Catering and Food Service Contractor Market Segment Analysis:
Catering and food service contractor market has been segmented into type (caterer, food service contractor) and end-user (private, commercial, government). Foodservice contractor market is expected to see a noticeable growth during the forecast period, owing to higher on-site food service demand in businesses, hospitals, entertainment venues and schools. The home-based food service is growing more popular in this market.
Catering and Food Service Contractor Market Geographical Outlook:
On the basis of geographical region, the catering and food service contractor market is divided into North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The Asia-Pacific region holds a substantial market share in the food service and contractor market. According to IATA, the top 5 fastest-growing air passenger countries are China, the US, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam, resulting in higher demand for food services in the air travel industry, specifically in the Asia-Pacific region. The US is expected to see significant growth in the food and catering service contractor market during the forecast period, owing to higher demand for mini food buffets.
Finally, this section narrates major players in the catering and food contractor service market and their products and services, financials, recent developments, and strategies to increase business. Key players operating in the Catering and Food Service Contractor market are Compass Group PLC, Elior Group S.A., Sodexo, Aramark Corporation, Delaware North Companies Inc., Thompson Hospitality Corporation, Gategroup Holding AG, and Westbury Street Holdings among others.
Catering and Food Service Contractor Market Segmentation:
The catering and food service contractor market has been analyzed through the following segments:
By Type
Caterer
Food service contractor
By End User
Private
Commercial
Government
By Ownership
Standalone
Chain
By Application
Private
Corporate
Educational Institutions
Healthcare
Industrial
Hospitality Services
Sports and Leisure
Others
By Geography
North America
United States of America
Canada
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Others
Europe
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Others
Middle East and Africa
United Arab Emirates
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Others
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Others
- 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
- 2.1. Market Overview
- 2.2. Market Definition
- 2.3. Scope of the Study
- 2.4. Market Segmentation
- 3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.2. Market Restraints
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.6. Policies and Regulations
- 3.7. Strategic Recommendations
- 4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
- 5. GLOBAL CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET BY TYPE
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Caterer
- 5.3. Food Service Contractor
- 6. GLOBAL CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET BY END-USER
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. Private
- 6.3. Commercial
- 6.4. Government
- 7. GLOBAL CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET BY OWNERSHIP
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Standalone
- 7.3. Chain
- 8. GLOBAL CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET BY APPLICATION
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Educational Institutions
- 8.3. Healthcare
- 8.4. Industrial
- 8.5. Hospitality Services
- 8.6. Sports and Leisure
- 8.7. Others
- 9. GLOBAL CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. USA
- 9.2.2. Canada
- 9.2.3. Mexico
- 9.3. South America
- 9.3.1. Brazil
- 9.3.2. Argentina
- 9.3.3. Others
- 9.4. Europe
- 9.4.1. United Kingdom
- 9.4.2. Germany
- 9.4.3. France
- 9.4.4. Italy
- 9.4.5. Spain
- 9.4.6. Others
- 9.5. Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1. Saudi Arabia
- 9.5.2. UAE
- 9.5.3. Others
- 9.6. Asia Pacific
- 9.6.1. China
- 9.6.2. Japan
- 9.6.3. India
- 9.6.4. South Korea
- 9.6.5. Taiwan
- 9.6.6. Thailand
- 9.6.7. Indosneisa
- 9.6.8. Others
- 10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
- 10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
- 10.2. Market Share Analysis
- 10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
- 10.4. Competitive Dashboard
- 11. COMPANY PROFILES
- 11.1. Compass Group PLC
- 11.2. Elior Group S.A.
- 11.3. Sodexo
- 11.4. Aramark Corporation
- 11.5. Delaware North Companies Inc
- 11.6. Thompson Hospitality Corporation
- 11.7. Gategroup Holding AG
- 11.8. Westbury Street Holdings
- 11.9. Olive Catering Services
- 11.10. Spectra Food Services & Hospitality
- 11.11. CH&CO Group
- 12. APPENDIX
- 12.1. Currency
- 12.2. Assumptions
- 12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
- 12.4. Key Benefits for the Stakeholders
- 12.5. Research Methodology
- 12.6. Abbreviations
- 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
- 2.1. Market Overview
- 2.2. Market Definition
- 2.3. Scope of the Study
- 2.4. Market Segmentation
- 3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
- 3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.2. Market Restraints
- 3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.6. Policies and Regulations
- 3.7. Strategic Recommendations
- 4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
- 5. GLOBAL CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET BY TYPE
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Caterer
- 5.3. Food Service Contractor
- 6. GLOBAL CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET BY END-USER
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. Private
- 6.3. Commercial
- 6.4. Government
- 7. GLOBAL CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET BY OWNERSHIP
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Standalone
- 7.3. Chain
- 8. GLOBAL CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET BY APPLICATION
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Educational Institutions
- 8.3. Healthcare
- 8.4. Industrial
- 8.5. Hospitality Services
- 8.6. Sports and Leisure
- 8.7. Others
- 9. GLOBAL CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. USA
- 9.2.2. Canada
- 9.2.3. Mexico
- 9.3. South America
- 9.3.1. Brazil
- 9.3.2. Argentina
- 9.3.3. Others
- 9.4. Europe
- 9.4.1. United Kingdom
- 9.4.2. Germany
- 9.4.3. France
- 9.4.4. Italy
- 9.4.5. Spain
- 9.4.6. Others
- 9.5. Middle East and Africa
- 9.5.1. Saudi Arabia
- 9.5.2. UAE
- 9.5.3. Others
- 9.6. Asia Pacific
- 9.6.1. China
- 9.6.2. Japan
- 9.6.3. India
- 9.6.4. South Korea
- 9.6.5. Taiwan
- 9.6.6. Thailand
- 9.6.7. Indosneisa
- 9.6.8. Others
- 10. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
- 10.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
- 10.2. Market Share Analysis
- 10.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
- 10.4. Competitive Dashboard
- 11. COMPANY PROFILES
- 11.1. Compass Group PLC
- 11.2. Elior Group S.A.
- 11.3. Sodexo
- 11.4. Aramark Corporation
- 11.5. Delaware North Companies Inc
- 11.6. Thompson Hospitality Corporation
- 11.7. Gategroup Holding AG
- 11.8. Westbury Street Holdings
- 11.9. Olive Catering Services
- 11.10. Spectra Food Services & Hospitality
- 11.11. CH&CO Group
- 12. APPENDIX
- 12.1. Currency
- 12.2. Assumptions
- 12.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
- 12.4. Key Benefits for the Stakeholders
- 12.5. Research Methodology
- 12.6. Abbreviations
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