CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2026 - 2033)

Catering and Food Service Contractor Market, By Application (Corporate, Industrial, Hospitality Services, Healthcare, Educational Institutions, Sports & Leisure and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)

Published In: 22 Jan, 2026
Code: CMI2429
Page number: 135
Formats: Excel and PDF
Industry: Food and Beverages
- Historical Range : 2020 - 2024
- Base Year : 2025
- Estimated Year : 2026
- Forecast Period : 2026 - 2033

The catering and foodservice contractor market is currently driven by the consumer’s inclination towards health and wellness. The rising awareness towards healthy eating is forcing catering and food service companies to provide healthier options in their food menu. According to the Global Wellness Institute, in 2015, the global wellness economy accounted for $3.7 trillion market which increased to $4.2 trillion market by the end of 2017. The market includes the healthy eating, Nutrition and Weight loss sector which accounted for $702 billion of total global wellness economy in 2017.

Market Dynamics

Increasing preference of sustainable diet is a significant factor for the catering and food service contractor market growth. Sustainable diet refers to healthy diet followed by people by taking into consideration its impact on ecosystems and biodiversity. Sustainable foods such as vegetables and fruits are economically fair and are nutritious. Menus provided by caterers are expected to include foods, which are gluten free, flourless, mushroom-less, and shell-fish free.

Furthermore, key players in the market are focusing launching online catering services in order to enhance their market share. For instance, Caterspot offers online catering services from registration, order processing, deciding of meals till cancellation, if required. The company facilitates services of partner caterers and does not offer catering services itself.

Key features of the study

This report provides in-depth analysis of catering and food service contractor market and provides market size (US$ Billion) and Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2018 – 2026), considering 2017 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, regional outlook, and competitive strategy adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global catering and food service contractor market based on the following parameters – company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies and future plans
Key companies covered as a part of this study include, Compass Group Plc., Sodexo, Aramark Corporation, Elior Group, Delaware North, Westbury Street Holdings, Ovations Food Services, Thompson Hospitality, Dine Contract Catering, Olive Catering Services, and others
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decision regarding their future product launch, technology up-gradation, market expansion and marketing tactics
The global catering and food service contractor market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, catering and food service contractors, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through the various strategy matrices used in analyzing the catering and food service contractor market

Market Segmentation

Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2026 - 2033)

Corporate
Industrial
Hospitality Services
Healthcare
Educational Institutions
Sports & Leisure
Others

Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2026 - 2033)

North America

U.S.
Canada

Latin America

Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America

Europe

Germany
U.K.
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East

GCC
Israel
Rest of Middle East

Africa

North Africa
Central Africa
South Africa

Key Players Insights

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

Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
Market Overview
- Report Description
  - Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
  - Global Catering and Food Service Contractor Market, By Application
  - Global Catering and Food Service Contractor Market, By Region
Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Impact Analysis
- Key Highlights
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product Launches/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER’s Analysis
- Market Opportunities
- Regulatory Scenario
- Key Developments
- Industry Trend
Global Catering and Food Service Contractor Market, By Application, 2020-2033, (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share Analysis, 2026 and 2033 (%)
  - Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2033
  - Segment Trends
- Corporate
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2033, (USD Bn)
- Industrial
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2033, (USD Bn)
- Hospitality Services
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2033, (USD Bn)
- Healthcare
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2033, (USD Bn)
- Educational Institutions
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2033, (USD Bn)
- Sports & Leisure
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2033, (USD Bn)
- Others
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2033, (USD Bn)
Global Catering and Food Service Contractor Market, By Region, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
- Introduction
  - Market Share (%) Analysis, 2026, 2028 & 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2021 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Regional Trends
- North America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - U.S.
    - Canada
- Latin America
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - Brazil
    - Argentina
    - Mexico
    - Rest of Latin America
- Europe
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - Germany
    - U.K.
    - Spain
    - France
    - Italy
    - Russia
    - Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - China
    - India
    - Japan
    - Australia
    - South Korea
    - ASEAN
    - Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - GCC Countries
    - Israel
    - Rest of Middle East
- Africa
  - Introduction
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
  - Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020 - 2033, Value (USD Bn)
    - South Africa
    - North Africa
    - Central Africa
Competitive Landscape
- Compass Group Plc.
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Sodexo
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Aramark Corporation
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Elior Group
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Delaware North
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Westbury Street Holdings
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Ovations Food Services
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Thompson Hospitality
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Dine Contract Catering
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
- Olive Catering Services
  - Company Highlights
  - Product Portfolio
  - Key Developments
  - Financial Performance
  - Strategies
Analyst Recommendations
- Wheel of Fortune
- Analyst View
- Coherent Opportunity Map
References and Research Methodology
- References
- Research Methodology
- About us

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