The global catering equipment market is projected to grow by 5.40% between 2026 and 2035.
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The California Restaurant Association emphasizes restaurants' economic role in the Far West, creating jobs and advancing careers across 83,501 establishments.
The National Restaurant Association predicts the food service industry will achieve $1 trillion in sales by 2024, stimulating the market's demand.
The USDA reports Australia has 65,866 independent and chain restaurants, providing a diverse consumer foodservice landscape.
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5.4%
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Catering equipment is crucial for the efficient and effective preparation, cooking, and serving of food in various settings, from large-scale events to intimate gatherings. The catering equipment market has been driven by its use in weddings, gatherings, full-service restaurants and hotels, and others. The use of catering equipment streamlines the process of managing food for events, ensuring operational efficiency, safety, and quality from preparation through to service.
By utilizing this equipment, catering teams deliver high-quality food and service at weddings, ensuring that all culinary aspects of the event are handled professionally, efficiently, and safely. The US marriage rate increased to 6.0 per 1,000 in 2021, up from 5.1 per 1,000 in 2020, consequently driving higher demand in the catering equipment market.
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Rapid developments in restaurant chains and hotels, rising demand for premium dining accessories, increasing modularity, and innovative catering equipment are the major trends impacting global catering equipment market growth.
Increasing demand for compact kitchens drives the popularity of modular, space-saving catering equipment like stackable appliances and multifunctional stations, maximizing efficiency and scalability in commercial kitchens.
Restaurants and hotels expand their operations and investments creating a need for additional modern and efficient catering equipment to support increased food production, storage, and service capacities while enhancing productivity and streamlining operations.
The advancements in catering equipment often integrate smart technologies and automation features that streamline operational processes empowering businesses to operate more efficiently.
There is a growing demand for high-quality and aesthetically pleasing tableware, glassware, and serving utensils leading to necessitating investments in high-quality equipment to meet elevating consumer preferences.
The growing developments in restaurant chains and hotels drive demand for modern, efficient equipment, enhancing productivity and scalability while creating a demand for modular catering equipment that meets the demand for compact kitchens, with stackable appliances and multifunctional stations optimizing space and efficiency.
Catering equipment manufacturers prioritize energy efficiency and eco-friendliness, utilizing energy-efficient cooking appliances, waste reduction tech, and sustainable materials. This focus aims to minimize environmental impact while lowering operating costs, aligning with sustainability goals in the food service industry.
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“Catering Equipment Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
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Food handling equipment is widely used as it plays a fundamental role in maintaining food safety, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction in catering and food service businesses.
It ensures food safety by meeting hygiene standards, enhancing efficiency in preparation and storage, and aiding compliance with regulations. It preserves food quality, boosts customer satisfaction, and offers versatility for various operations while providing streamlined workflows to maintain freshness.
The rapid expansion of quick-service restaurants and high-end restaurant chains is significantly contributing to the catering equipment market growth.
The expansion of catering services can be linked to the advancement in living standards and fast urbanization, particularly in emerging economies. The market is expected to experience growth in the forecast period due to a surge in the demand for visually appealing catering equipment for family gatherings and festive occasions. This trend is driving the popularity of innovative catering accessories crafted from materials like ceramics.
The increasing dine-out activities in hotels, pubs, bars, and restaurants are driving the demand for catering equipment, further fueling the market growth. Moreover, the market is likely to benefit from the increasing accessibility of high-quality catering equipment through online platforms.
The market in the Asia Pacific is being propelled by the swift expansion of restaurant chains and hotels in the region. This growth is due to significant investments in enhancing infrastructure within the hospitality sector, driven by a robust economy, increasing population, and rising disposable incomes. Catering accessories such as holding cabinets, chafing dishes, food pan carriers, catering carts, hot/cold beverage bins, and insulated beverage carriers, among others, are utilised extensively in the food and hospitality industry.
Additionally, the increasing adoption of catering equipment by street food stalls, snack vans, and roadside food shops in the region is expected to further support market growth during the forecast period.
The company designs, manufactures, and provides food service equipment such as commercial and industrial kitchen equipment for commercial kitchens, bakeries, delis, and grocery stores around the globe.
Founded in 1912, with its headquarters in the United States, ITW Food Equipment Group provides its products to commercial kitchens, bakeries, delis, and grocery stores around the globe.
Founded in 1864, with its headquarters in the United States, Welbilt, Inc. designs, manufactures, and provides food service equipment for the global commercial food service market.
Founded in 1973, with its headquarters in Germany, Rational AG, specializes in the production and sale of commercial and industrial kitchen equipment designed for thermal food preparation.
Founded in 1971, with its headquarters in the United Kingdom, Lincat stands as a premier global provider of commercial catering equipment, renowned for its comprehensive range of products catering to cooking, holding, and display needs.
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Other global catering equipment market key players are Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH, Hoshizaki Corporation, Jestic Limited, MEIKO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG, Sammic S.L., and Maxima - Spangenberg International B.V., among others.
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The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.40% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is categorised according to the type, which includes food handling equipment, cleaning equipment, catering accessories, and others.
The market key players are ITW Food Equipment Group, Welbilt, Inc., RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft, Lincat Limited, Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH, Hoshizaki Corporation, Jestic Limited, MEIKO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co KG, Sammic S.L., and Maxima - Spangenberg International B.V., among others.
Based on the end use, the market is divided into full-service restaurants and hotels, quick-service restaurants, caterers, and others.
Based on the distribution channels, the market is divided into offline and online.
The market is broken down into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa.
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