Global Catering Services Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Catering Services Market Analysis

The global catering services market is being driven by the stringent norms and regulations passed down by the FDA to monitor and control the quality and standards of the food being served, as a result increasing the global concern for food safety and the demand for outsourcing catering services to a trusted source. The Asia Pacific has a high demand for catering services due to the rising population in the region and the increasing need for industry players in the organised sector.

The catering services market is being propelled forward as catering is being used as a talent attraction and retention tool by several corporate offices. The increasing number of companies are showcasing their dining services as an attraction by providing an additional employee benefit, rather than just a meal to attract and retain talent. The companies are offering customized menus and dining experiences to the employees at a subsidized rate, which is becoming a norm to attract and retain the best talent by enhancing employee satisfaction and morale. Such a holistic dining experience also encourages employees to eat together and build a sense of belonging to the company. This, as a result, has given rise to a lot of themed restaurants and fine dining eateries on campus.

The global catering services market is being aided by the increase in demand for healthier fresh food among corporate buyers. The foodservice operators have been shifting their focus on offering healthier meals prepared from fresh ingredients at the location's kitchen and decreasing their dependence on frozen prepared foods. The growing emphasis on the adoption of technology to improve the customer experience and reduce time wasted waiting for food is augmenting the market growth. The rapid increase of global multinationals in the emerging regions has triggered a rise in the demand for specialized catering services. Suppliers are improving their supply capability while adopting performance-based metrics for evaluation and performance monitoring, thus, providing further impetus for industry growth.

Catering services have included healthy eating options, such as organic foods, a balanced vegan diet, and healthy snacks due to the trend of growing health consciousness around the globe. Locally sourced fresh farm produce is in high demand for fruits, vegetables, and meat products, further driving the catering services market. Frozen and processed food is being avoided due to rising quality concerns and issues related to food safety. Increase in the growing penetration of mobile-based payment solutions, such as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Android Pay, gives the customers the convenience of making payments through online wallets without the need to carry cash while reducing the time taken for payments at the counter, further invigorating the catering services market growth.

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