Global Contract Catering Market - Focused Insights 2024-2029

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THE GLOBAL CONTRACT CATERING MARKET WAS VALUED AT USD 215.48 BILLION IN 2023 AND IS PROJECTED TO REACH USD 285.19 BILLION BY 2029, GROWING AT A CAGR OF 4.78% DURING THE FORECAST PERIOD.

The Contract Catering Market Size, Share & Trend Analysis Report By

  1. Industry: Business & Industry, Education, Healthcare & Senior Care, and Others
  2. Contract: Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and Others
  3. Delivery: IFM and Single Service
  4. Facility: On-premise and On & Off-Premise
  5. Geography: North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa

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CONTRACT CATERING MARKET REPORT SCOPE

REPORT ATTRIBUTEDETAILS
Market Size (2029)USD 285.19 Billion
Market Size (2023)USD 215.48 Billion
CAGR (2023-2029)4.78%
HISTORIC YEAR2020-2022
BASE YEAR2023
FORECAST YEAR2024-2029
MARKET SEGMENTS BYIndustry, Contract, Delivery, Facility, and Geography
GEOGRAPHIC ANALYSISNorth America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
KEY PLAYERSAramark Services, Avolta, Compass Group, Delaware North, Elior Group, ISS A/S, OCS Group Holdings Ltd., Ojaco S.à R.L., Sodexo, and Westbury Street Holdings
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MARKET INSIGHTS

The global contract catering market was valued at USD 215.48 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 285.19 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.78% during the forecast period. The market is growing significantly due to the rise of fresh food subscriptions, rising demand for customized food, and technology integration. The increasing collaboration between contract caterers and events & exhibition vendors and the emergence of a new age of outsourcing facilities are also leading to the growth of the market.

MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

Rise of Fresh Food Subscriptions

Fresh food subscription is one of the major trends in the global contract catering market. Various factors, including an increased focus on health & wellness, sustainability concerns, demand for flexibility & convenience, logistic improvements, and increased trend of customization drive this. As the businesses rise, there is a huge demand for nutritious & healthy meals. The demand for fresh food from K-12 schools is growing significantly, as there is increasing awareness about maintaining infants' and children's health with high-quality nutritional diets and its long-term impact on their physical and mental health. The B&I industries are making contracts with contract caterers to offer high-quality fresh food at breakfast and lunchtime to their employees. Contract catering companies offer subscriptions through their apps or special cards. Thus, there is a huge opportunity to offer fresh food subscriptions during office hours for lunch and after office hours for takeaway.

Technology Integration

Technology integration is a significant trend in the global contract catering market due to several factors, including enhanced customer experience, data-driven insights, improved operational efficiency, and the rise of contactless ordering, and improved operational efficiency. Some of the examples in this trend include mobile ordering & payment apps, AI-powered menu planning, self-service kiosks, automation in kitchens, food waste tracking, and inventory management systems. Due to internet penetration, digitization across various sectors has boomed in the last few years. Contract catering companies are adopting various possible ways of digitization to grow their business by gaining customer bases and expanding activities across Europe. For taking online contract catering orders and maintaining the data and scheduling of orders, the contract catering companies have started adopting a catering management system (CMS) in their system. Several contract catering companies are offering online menu selection and pre-booking options. Due to digitalization, by just tapping the subscription card on the machine, the customer can easily pay and take their meals.

Emergence of Cloud Kitchens

The emergence of cloud kitchens is a significant driver in the global contract catering market and is driven by several factors, including scalability & flexibility, efficiency & cost-effectiveness, innovative menu options, and expanding reach. Cloud kitchens have the advantage of the ability to quickly adapt to changing demand and lower overhead costs. They can offer increased scalability and flexibility in contract catering services. Cloud kitchens have specialized and niche food concepts. Thus, they can offer a wider range of unique and exciting menu options, enhancing their value proposition. Cloud kitchens can easily expand their reach with the help of delivery services to new clients and locations. After the pandemic, the offices and industries started at full capacity. Thus, cloud kitchens have increased across the globe. The business owners understood the future opportunity of cloud kitchens in the contract catering services. Cloud kitchens are known for safety & hygienic services, and there is no need for a waiter or any staff. Thus, they offer food at low prices and can take bulk orders. Food services & restaurants are collaborating with such cloud kitchens, which offer high-quality food to the customer without disturbing their existing kitchen system.

INDUSTRY RESTRAINTS

Rising Preference for Street Food and Grab 'N' Go Outlets

Rising preference for street food and Grab 'N' Go outlets is a major challenge in the global contract catering market. This is due to several factors, including competition for consumer spending, shifting dining habits, perception of value, and changing consumer expectations. Street food and grab-and-go outlets offer affordable, diverse, and convenient food options. This directly competes with traditional contract catering services in various sectors like events or corporate catering, where attendees have more choices. The street food vendors and grab-and-go outlets often offer customized options, flexibility, and unique culinary experience. This may put pressure on contract caterers to adapt and innovate menus. Due to the hybrid work models, people's habits have changed, and many people prefer convenient and quick options. It may hinder the market growth during the forecast period.

SEGMENTATION INSIGHTS

INSIGHTS BY INDUSTRY

The global contract catering market by industry is segmented into business & industries, education, healthcare & senior care, and others. The business & industry segment holds the largest market share in 2023. Several factors, including a rising focus on employee well-being, cost-effectiveness, and time constraints, drive the growth. B&I segment catering includes executive dining and cafeterias, as well as on-site coffee shops and vending machines. With the rising productivity and satisfaction needs in businesses and industries, the vendors are offering diverse menus to cater to different dietary needs in this segment. Companies recognize the advantage of offering appealing and nutritious food options, which increases the demand for contract catering services.

INSIGHTS BY CONTRACT

The global contract catering market by contract is categorized into fixed-price, cost-plus, and other segments. Other segment, which includes nil subsidy contract, concession contracts, and royalty contracts, showcases highet growth during the forecast period. The nil subsidy contract can be useful for cloud kitchen-based contract catering vendors as they can offer the food at their convenience. There is fluctuation in the price of the ingredients and raw materials required to make food. Due to the nil subsidy contract, the vendors can decide the cost of the food. The caterers can decide the gross profit based on the customer's spending on the food items. Such contracts are beneficial for construction sites, industrial areas, etc. It is expected to drive the demand for nil subsidy contract services in the construction sector and industries during the forecast period. In concession and royalty contracts, the caterer gives a percentage return to the clients. A concession contract is applicable for high street or retail, and a royalty contract is much more useful in large turnover operations.

INSIGHTS BY DELIVERY

Based on the delivery, the integrated facility management IFM accounted for the largest global contract catering market share. IFM is preferable for large organizations, such as those in the IT sector, manufacturing companies, etc. Maintaining employee experience with many suppliers for facility management is quite difficult for such organizations. Thus, there is a huge demand for IFM services from many businesses. The demand for exhibitions, conferences, trade shows, sports events, etc., is increasing significantly across the globe. Thus, the contract catering companies are offering IFM services to reduce conflict in facility management, including food services, cleaning, security, and other services. Thus, there is significant demand for contract catering services across the globe during the forecast period.

INSIGHTS BY FACILITY

Based on the facility, the on-premise segment dominates and has the largest global contract catering market share. On-premises caterers operate and cook the food at the venue. It is suitable for big organizations where a large volume of food is required. This segment is driven by various benefits such as customization, convenience, freshness & quality control, and cost-effectiveness. Its critical applications are educational institutions, corporate offices, business settings, healthcare facilities, Defence, and government establishments. In on-premises contract catering, the caterers can serve fresh food, as no transportation is required. Even the caterer can save transportation expenses and offer contract catering services at a lower price. The caterer can maintain the quality of the dietary needs of the consumer. The operations can be tailored to the specific requirements and preferences of clients.

GEOGRAPHICAL INSIGHTS

In 2023, APAC accounted for the largest share of the global contract catering market. Rapid economic growth in many APAC countries and rising urbanization are driving the number of education institutions, businesses, healthcare facilities, and other catering services requirements. Evolving dietary preferences and busy lifestyles are fueling demand for healthy and convenient food options. Many governments are promoting and taking initiatives to promote hygiene and food safety. The thriving hospitality and tourism industry in this region is driving the demand for contract catering services in resorts, restaurants, hotels, and other tourist destinations.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

The global contract catering market report consists of exclusive data on 70 vendors. Companies in this market are continuously focusing on acquisitions, partnerships, and mergers to expand their market reach. The year-on-year acquisitions in this market are rising significantly. Some of the vendors, such as Aramark Services, Avolta, Compass Group, Delaware North, Elior Group, ISS A/S, OCS Group Holdings Ltd., Ojaco S.à R.L., Sodexo, and Westbury Street Holdings, are the dominant players in the global contract catering market. They hold a significant market share. They are offering wider services across the globe. The market is witnessing increasing competition, driven by several factors, including growing consumer awareness of wellness & health, technological advancements, and outsourcing food services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the global contract catering market?

The global contract catering market was valued at USD 215.48 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 285.19 billion by 2029.

Who are the major players in the global contract catering market?

Aramark Services, Avolta, Compass Group, Delaware North, Elior Group, ISS A/S, OCS Group Holdings Ltd., Ojaco S.à R.L., Sodexo, and Westbury Street Holdings are the major players in the global contract catering market.

What is the growth rate of the global contract catering market?

The global contract catering market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.78% during the forecast period.

What are the key trends of the global contract catering market?

The rise of fresh food subscriptions, rising demand for customized food, and technology integration are some of the key trends of the global contract catering market.

Which region dominates the global contract catering market?

APAC region dominates the global contract catering market

The global contract catering market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 4.78%  from 2023 to 2029.

Base Year: 2023

Forecast Year: 2024-2029

The report considers the present scenario of global contract catering and their market dynamics for 2024−2029. It covers a detailed overview of several market growth enablers, restraints, and trends. The study covers both the demand and supply sides of the market. It also profiles and analyzes leading companies and several other prominent companies operating in the market.

VENDORS LIST

Key Vendors

  1. Aramark Services
  2. Business Overview
  3. Service Offerings
  4. Avolta
  5. Compass Group
  6. Delaware North
  7. Elior Group
  8. ISS A/S
  9. OCS Group Holdings Ltd.
  10. Ojaco S.à R.L.
  11. Sodexo
  12. Westbury Street Holdings

Other Prominent Vendors

  1. ABM Catering Solutions
  2. Business Overview
  3. Service Offerings
  4. Air Catering
  5. Aliant Food Services
  6. Allied Universal
  7. Allied Catering Services Ltd.
  8. Amadeus
  9. Amara Holdings Ltd.
  10. American Dining Creations
  11. Atalian Servest
  12. AVI Foodsystems
  13. Barlett Mitchell
  14. BITE
  15. CAMST
  16. Caterleisure Ltd.
  17. Carlos Aviation Catering Network GmbH
  18. Chartwells Higher Ed
  19. CIRFOOD
  20. Connect Catering
  21. Crystal Jade Culinary Concepts Holding
  22. Bon Appétit Management Company
  23. Dine Contract Catering
  24. Do & Co
  25. Dussmann Group
  26. Emirates Flight Catering
  27. Fleury Michon Airline Catering
  28. Fratelli Cosulich
  29. Gategroup
  30. Genuine Dining
  31. Global Catering Services
  32. Gourmet Caterers
  33. Groupe Bertrand
  34. Guest Services
  35. Jezeršek gostinstvo d.o.o.,
  36. Jones Lang LaSalle IP, Inc.
  37. Kluh Multiservices
  38. KLM Catering Services
  39. Legends
  40. Metz Culinary Management
  41. Meridian Catering
  42. Motto Catering
  43. Morrison Healthcare
  44. Nexdine
  45. Olive Catering Services Ltd.
  46. Parkhurst Dining Solutions
  47. Red Bean Hospitality
  48. Quest Food Management Services LLC,
  49. Rhubarb Hospitality Collection
  50. SATS Ltd.
  51. Serco Group
  52. SSP Group Plc.
  53. SV Group
  54. Taher Incorporated
  55. Thompson Hospitality Corporation
  56. The Nutrition Group
  57. US Food
  58. Vacherin Ltd
  59. Whitsons Culinary Group
  60. Wrapstars
  61. Vivo catering
  62. ZENSHO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

SEGMENTATION & FORECAST

  1. By Industry
  2. Business & Industry
  3. Education
  4. Healthcare & Senior Care
  5. Others
  6. By Contract
  7. Fixed Price
  8. Cost-Plus
  9. Others
  10. By Delivery
  11. IFM
  12. Single Service
  13. By Facility
  14. On Premise
  15. On & Off-Premise
  16. By Geography
  17. APAC
  18. Japan
  19. China
  20. India
  21. South Korea
  22. Europe
  23. Germany
  24. Italy
  25. Spain
  26. France
  27. UK
  28. North America
  29. The U.S.
  30. Canada
  31. Latin America
  32. Brazil
  33. Mexico
  34. Middle East & Africa
  35. UAE
  36. Saudi Arabia
  37. Turkey

Exhibit 1: Global Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 2: Global Contract Catering Market by Industry 2020–2029

Exhibit 3: Market by Business & Industry 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 4: Market by Education 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 5: Market by Healthcare & Senior Care 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 6: Market by Others 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 7: Global Contract Catering Market by Contract 2020–2029

Exhibit 8: Market by Fixed Price 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 9: Market by Cost-Plus 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 10: Market by Others 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 11: Global Contract Catering Market by Delivery 2020–2029

Exhibit 12: Market by IFM 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 13: Market by Single Service 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 14: Global Contract Catering Market by Facility 2020–2029

Exhibit 15: Market by On Premise 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 16: Market by On & Off-Premise 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 17: Global Contract Catering Market by Geography 2020–2029

Exhibit 18: APAC Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 19: China Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 20: India Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ billion)

Exhibit 21: Japan Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 22: South Korea Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 23: Europe Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 24: Germany Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 25: France Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 26: UK Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 27: Italy Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 28: Spain Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 29: North America Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 30: US Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 31: Canada Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 32: Latin America Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 33: Brazil Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 34: Mexico Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 35: Middle East & Africa Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 36: Turkey Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 37: Saudi Arabia Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Exhibit 38: UAE Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)


List of Tables

Table 1: Global Contract Catering Market 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Table 2: Global Contract Catering Market by Industry Segment 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Table 3: Global Contract Catering Market by Industry Segment 2020-2029 (%)

Table 4: Global Contract Catering Market by Contract 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Table 5: Global Contract Catering Market by Contract 2020-2029 (%)

Table 6: Global Contract Catering Market by Delivery 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Table 7: Global Contract Catering Market by Delivery 2020-2029 (%)

Table 8: Global Contract Catering Market by Facility 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Table 9: Global Contract Catering Market by Facility 2020-2029 (%)

Table 10: Global Contract Catering Market by Geography 2020-2029 ($ BN)

Table 11: Global Contract Catering Market by Geography 2020-2029 (%)

CHAPTER – 1: Contract Catering Market Overview

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Key Findings


CHAPTER – 2: Contract Catering Market

  1. GLOBAL: Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market (2020-2029; $BN)


CHAPTER – 3: Contract Catering Market Segmentation Data

  1. GLOBAL: Projected Revenue by Industry (2020-2029; $BN)
  2. Business & Industry
  3. Education
  4. Healthcare & Senior Care
  5. Others
  6. GLOBAL: Projected Revenue by Contract (2020-2029; $BN)
  7. Fixed Price
  8. Cost-Plus
  9. Others
  10. GLOBAL: Projected Revenue by Delivery (2020-2029; $BN)
  11. IFM
  12. Single Service
  13. GLOBAL: Projected Revenue by Facility (2020-2029; $BN)
  14. On Premise
  15. On & Off Premise


CHAPTER – 4: Key Regions Overview

  1. APAC: Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market (2020-2029; $BN)
  2. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in China
  3. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in India
  4. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in Japan
  5. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in South Korea
  6. Europe: Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market (2020-2029; $BN)
  7. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in Germany
  8. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in France
  9. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in UK
  10. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in Italy
  11. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in Spain
  12. North America: Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market (2020-2029; $BN)
  13. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in US
  14. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in Canada
  15. Latin America: Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market (2020-2029; $BN)
  16. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in Brazil
  17. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in Mexico
  18. Middle East & Africa: Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market (2020-2029; $BN)
  19. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in Turkey
  20. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in Saudi Arabia
  21. Projected Revenue of Contract Catering Market in UAE


CHAPTER – 5: Contract Catering Market Prospects & Opportunities

  1. Contract Catering Market Opportunities & Trends
  2. Contract Catering Market Drivers
  3. Contract Catering Market Constraints


CHAPTER – 6: Contract Catering Industry Overview

  1. Contract Catering Market - Competitive Landscape
  2. Contract Catering Market – Key Vendor Profiles
  3. Contract Catering Market – Other Prominent Vendors
  4. Contract Catering Market - Key Strategic Recommendations


CHAPTER – 7: Appendix

  1. Research Methodology
  2. Abbreviations
  3. About Arizton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the global contract catering market?

The global contract catering market was valued at USD 215.48 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 285.19 billion by 2029.

Who are the major players in the global contract catering market?

Aramark Services, Avolta, Compass Group, Delaware North, Elior Group, ISS A/S, OCS Group Holdings Ltd., Ojaco S.à R.L., Sodexo, and Westbury Street Holdings are the major players in the global contract catering market.

What is the growth rate of the global contract catering market?

The global contract catering market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.78% during the forecast period.

What are the key trends of the global contract catering market?

The rise of fresh food subscriptions, rising demand for customized food, and technology integration are some of the key trends of the global contract catering market.

Which region dominates the global contract catering market?

APAC region dominates the global contract catering market