The Sustainable Catering Services Market Size was valued at USD 141.5 Bn in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 213.6 Bn by 2031 at a 5.4% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.
Sustainable catering services prioritize eliminating unused food and reducing greenhouse gas emissions while utilizing natural locally. Both businesses and consumers are looking increasingly for environmentally friendly catering options for activities like intimate gatherings and business conferences to meet their sustainability targets. Technological innovations, such as wasted food monitoring devices and environmentally acceptable packaging options, are expanding the potential for ecologically conscious catering services and making them more effective and environmentally beneficial. The necessity to comply with ecological laws and an increasing need for accessible distribution networks are the main factors driving market expansion.
However, the sustainable catering services industry is impeded by the expansive prices. It can be expensive to establish ecological catering methods because they call for expenditures on garbage disposal systems, nutritious food, and environmentally friendly containers. Because ethical supply chains are complicated, it may prove difficult to guarantee an ongoing source of environmentally responsible components, particularly for large-scale activities. Monitoring food deterioration, controlling distribution networks, and ensuring environmental acceptability requires complex technological integration, which comes with a high cost and skill requirement. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the tourism sector. Undoubtedly, economic activity will rebound, consumer demand will still be insufficient, and inventory chain disruptions will still be intolerable. The marketplace will bounce back soon, although consumer expenditure will only increase slightly. The manufacturing chain will likewise keep experiencing delays: strong consumer demand, a quick economic recovery, and resolved supply chain issues.
The sustainable catering services market is segmented based on service type and end-user. Based on service type, the market is segmented into contractual catering services and non-contractual catering services. End-users segment the market into individuals, hospitality, educational, healthcare, in-flight, and other end users.
The contractual catering services sustainable catering services market is expected to hold a significant global market share in 2023. Contractual catering focuses mainly on commitments or contracts. Getting contracts with lengthy terms allows catering businesses to generate consistent, stable earnings. The ability to create food options, organize workers more effectively, and optimize processes can lead to increased revenue. Companies can establish a lasting relationship with their customers through contractual catering to gain repeat business. Additionally, it makes it possible for customers to receive personalized services from caterers, which is anticipated to boost the market for catering services.
The in-flight industry makes up the most sustainable catering services because in-flight food services intend to make travelling more enjoyable for customers. Foods specially made to be consumed in an airplane environment must be prepared, packaged, and delivered, especially in countries like the US, Germany, the UK, China, and India.
The North American sustainable catering services market is expected to register the highest market share in revenue in the near future. It can be attributed to the region's significant focus on social obligation. Due in large part to the comparatively high levels of financial freedom among its citizens, North Americans have been spending more on catering and other activities. In addition, Asia Pacific is projected to grow rapidly in the global sustainable catering services market due to a number of factors, including an increase in overseas tourist destinations, rapid development, growing economic conditions that support desirable journeys, and a return to flexible expenditure. Due to the increasing number of airways in this area, there will also be significant growth possibilities for during-flight catering companies.
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Report Attribute |
Specifications |
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Market Size Value In 2023 |
USD 141.5 Bn |
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Revenue Forecast In 2031 |
USD 213.6 Bn |
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Growth Rate CAGR |
CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2031 |
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Quantitative Units |
Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2024 to 2031 |
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Historic Year |
2019 to 2023 |
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Forecast Year |
2024-2031 |
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Report Coverage |
The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends |
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Segments Covered |
By Service Type, and End User |
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Regional Scope |
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa |
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Country Scope |
U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South East Asia; South Korea |
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Competitive Landscape |
Sodexo, Compass Group, Aramark Corporation, Elior Group, ISS World, Delaware North, Thomas Franks Ltd, Gategroup Holding AG, Mitie Group PLC, ABM Industries Inc., BaxterStorey, Nexdine, Eco Caters, The Red Radish, Feast It, and Others. |
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Customization Scope |
Free customization report with the procurement of the report and modifications to the regional and segment scope. Particular Geographic competitive landscape. |
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Pricing And Available Payment Methods |
Explore pricing alternatives that are customized to your particular study requirements. |
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
Chapter 3. Global Sustainable Catering Services Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Global Sustainable Catering Services Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis
Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Service Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Service Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Service Type:
5.2.1. Contractual Catering Service
5.2.2. Non-contractual Catering Service
Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by End-users Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by End-users & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by End-users:
6.2.1. Industrial
6.2.2. Hospitality
6.2.3. Educational
6.2.4. Healthcare
6.2.5. In-flight
6.2.6. Others
Chapter 7. Sustainable Catering Services Market Segmentation 3: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. North America
7.1.1. North America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Service Type, 2024-2031
7.1.2. North America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-users, 2024-2031
7.1.3. North America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031
7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Europe Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Service Type, 2024-2031
7.2.2. Europe Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-users, 2024-2031
7.2.3. Europe Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031
7.3. Asia Pacific
7.3.1. Asia Pacific Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Service Type, 2024-2031
7.3.2. Asia Pacific Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-users, 2024-2031
7.3.3. Asia Pacific Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031
7.4. Latin America
7.4.1. Latin America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Service Type, 2024-2031
7.4.2. Latin America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-users, 2024-2031
7.4.3. Latin America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031
7.5. Middle East & Africa
7.5.1. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Service Type, 2024-2031
7.5.2. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-users, 2024-2031
7.5.3. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031
Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
8.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
8.2. Company Profiles
8.2.1. Sodexo (France)
8.2.2. Compass Group (UK)
8.2.3. Aramark Corporation (US)
8.2.4. Elior Group (France)
8.2.5. ISS World (Denmark)
8.2.6. Delaware North (US)
8.2.7. Thomas Franks Ltd (UK)
8.2.8. Gategroup Holding AG (Switzerland)
8.2.9. Mitie Group PLC (UK)
8.2.10. ABM Industries Inc. (US)
8.2.11. BaxterStorey (UK)
8.2.12. Nexdine (US)
8.2.13. Eco Caters (US)
8.2.14. The Red Radish (UK)
8.2.15. Feast It (UK)
8.2.16. Others
8.2.17. Other Prominent Players
Sustainable Catering Services Market- By Service Type
Sustainable Catering Services Market- By End-User
Sustainable Catering Services Market- By Region
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InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.
Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.
Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.
Secondary research
The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:
The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista
Primary Research:
Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies
The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to:
Data Modeling and Analysis:
In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.
The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.
