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United States Catering Market Size, Share, Growth, Forecast: By Type: Contractual, Non-Contractual; By Services: Inhouse, Outsource; By Application: Corporate Catering, Social Events, Others; Regional Analysis; Market Dynamics: SWOT Analysis; Competitive Landscape; Key Trends and Developments in the Market; 2023-2028

United States Catering Market Outlook

The United States catering market size reached a value of approximately USD 10.8 billion in 2022. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.60% between 2023 and 2028, reaching a value of USD 14.15 billion by 2028.


Key Trends in the Market

Catering refers to the provision of consumption-ready food and drink to a large number of people at gatherings and social events such as weddings, birthdays, and office parties. Providers of catering services may be independent caterers or a part of a larger hospitality business such as hotels or restaurants. Catering generally involves purchasing raw food items, cooking the food, and preparing it for serving, but can also include serving guests directly. The catering services are billed to the person or company making the booking, and no charges are presented to guests directly.

 

  • Rising disposable income is a key trend in the United States catering market, which is leading to an increased number of social gatherings and parties with catering services. The convenience of catering services and availability of a wide variety of options is encouraging the demand for these services to provide guests with quality food.
  • Increasing integration of technology in catering services is aiding the growth of the catering market in the United States. Technology is aiding in managing catering services, particularly larger orders with complex menus. Different types of management software, computer-based accounting programs and online staffing systems are being used in the catering market in the United States.
  • Growing number of corporate events is expected to bolster the United States catering market in the coming years. Catering offers a convenient means of arranging for good quality food and beverages at corporate events with minimal need for management or oversight by the company itself as the entire task can be outsourced to catering service providers.

 

Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is segmented into contractual, and non-contractual. On the basis of services, the market is bifurcated into inhouse and outsource. Based on application, the market is divided into corporate catering, and social events, among others. The regional markets for catering in the United States are categorised into New England, Mideast, Great Lakes, Plains, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Far West.

 

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the United States catering market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

 

  • Sodexo
  • Compass Group
  • ISS A/S
  • Jones Lang LaSalle In
  • Aramark
  • San Francisco Catering Company
  • Tres LA Group
  • San Diego SA
  • Elaine Bell Catering
  • DJ's California Catering
  • Others

 

Market Share by Services

Based on services, outsource accounts for a significant share of the United States catering market as it is easier for clients and also more cost-effective in comparison to in-house catering. By outsourcing catering services, clients are not required to set up extensive in-house teams, allocate space, or spend money on recurring salaries. Outsourcing also supports greater flexibility as clients can choose from a variety of catering service providers to find suitable menus, costs, and added services. Depending upon the event needs and budget, with outsourcing clients can easily switch between catering service providers for different events.

 

Competitive Landscape

Sodexo is a facility management company which was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Marseille, France. It is a food services companies which also provides facility management and employee benefit solutions, with specialisations in personal and home services, catering, and employee motivation programmes.

 

Compass Group is a foodservice marketing company which is headquartered in Chertsey, England and was founded in 1941. The company offers nutritious and innovation dining solutions with high-quality food and hospitality services, providing their services to offices, hospitals, universities, and remote and offshore sites, among others.

 

Other market players include ISS A/S, Jones Lang LaSalle In, Aramark, San Francisco Catering Company, Tres LA Group, San Diego SA, Elaine Bell Catering, and DJ's California Catering, among others.

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2022
Historical Period 2018-2022
Forecast Period 2023-2028
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Type
  • Services
  • Application
  • Region
Breakup by Type
  • Contractual
  • Non-Contractual
Breakup by Services
  • Inhouse
  • Outsource
Breakup by Application
  • Corporate Catering
  • Social Events
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • New England
  • Mideast
  • Great Lakes
  • Plains
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • Rocky Mountain
  • Far West
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Sodexo
  • Compass Group
  • ISS A/S
  • Jones Lang LaSalle In
  • Aramark
  • San Francisco Catering Company
  • Tres LA Group
  • San Diego SA
  • Elaine Bell Catering
  • DJ's California Catering
  • Others

 

*At Expert Market Research, we strive to always give you current and accurate information. The numbers depicted in the description are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the final EMR report.

1    Preface
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description

    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary

    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Market Snapshot
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    United States Catering Market Overview

    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    United States Catering Historical Market (2018-2022) 
    8.3    United States Catering Market Forecast (2023-2028)
9    United States Catering Market by Type
    9.1    Contractual
        9.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        9.1.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    9.2    Non-Contractual
        9.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022)
        9.2.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
10    United States Catering Market by Services
    10.1    Inhouse
        10.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        10.1.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    10.2    Outsource
        10.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        10.2.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
11    United States Catering Market by Application
    11.1    Corporate Catering
        11.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        11.1.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    11.2    Social Events
        11.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        11.2.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    11.3    Others
12    United States Catering Market by Region
    12.1    New England
        12.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        12.1.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    12.2    Mideast
        12.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        12.2.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    12.3    Great Lakes
        12.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        12.3.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    12.4    Plains
        12.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        12.4.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    12.5    Southeast
        12.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        12.5.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    12.6    Southwest
        12.6.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        12.6.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    12.7    Rocky Mountain
        12.7.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        12.7.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
    12.8    Far West
        12.8.1    Historical Trend (2018-2022) 
        12.8.2    Forecast Trend (2023-2028)
13    Average Spending on Catering Services in Selected Regions (Corporate Vs Social)
14    Market Dynamics

    14.1    SWOT Analysis
        14.1.1    Strengths
        14.1.2    Weaknesses
        14.1.3    Opportunities
        14.1.4    Threats
    14.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        14.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        14.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        14.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        14.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        14.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    14.3    Key Indicators for Demand
    14.4    Key Indicators for Price
15    Competitive Landscape
    15.1    Market Structure
    15.2    Company Profiles
        15.2.1    Sodexo
            15.2.1.1    Company Overview
            15.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.1.4    Certifications
        15.2.2    Compass Group
            15.2.2.1    Company Overview
            15.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.2.4    Certifications
        15.2.3    ISS A/S
            15.2.3.1    Company Overview
            15.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.3.4    Certifications
        15.2.4    Jones Lang LaSalle In
            15.2.4.1    Company Overview
            15.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.4.4    Certifications
        15.2.5    Aramark
            15.2.5.1    Company Overview
            15.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.5.4    Certifications
        15.2.6    San Francisco Catering Company
            15.2.6.1    Company Overview
            15.2.6.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.6.4    Certifications
        15.2.7    Tres LA Group
            15.2.7.1    Company Overview
            15.2.7.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.7.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.7.4    Certifications
        15.2.8    San Diego SA
            15.2.8.1    Company Overview
            15.2.8.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.8.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.8.4    Certifications
        15.2.9    Elaine Bell Catering
            15.2.9.1    Company Overview
            15.2.9.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.9.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.9.4    Certifications
        15.2.10    DJ's California Catering
            15.2.10.1    Company Overview
            15.2.10.2    Product Portfolio
            15.2.10.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            15.2.10.4    Certifications
        15.2.11    Others
16    Key Trends and Developments in the Market


List of Key Figures and Tables

1.    United States Catering Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2028 
2.    United States Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Type (USD Million), 2018-2022
3.    United States Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Type (USD Million), 2023-2028
4.    United States Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Service (USD Million), 2018-2022
5.    United States Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Service (USD Million), 2023-2028
6.    United States Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2018-2022
7.    United States Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Million), 2023-2028
8.    United States Catering Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2018-2022
9.    United States Catering Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Million), 2023-2028
10.    United States Catering Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

In 2022, the market reached an approximate value of USD 10.8 billion.

The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.60% between 2023 and 2028.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2023-2028, reaching a value of USD 14.15 billion by 2028.

The major market drivers for the market are the increasing frequency of social events, rising disposable income, and growing demand from corporates.

Increasing incorporation of technology, rising popularity of food outsourcing in parties, and growing variety of catering menu options are some of the key trends of the market.

The major regional markets for catering in the United States are New England, Mideast, Great Lakes, Plains, Southeast, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Far West.

The primary types of catering in the market are contractual and non-contractual.

The key players in the United States catering market, according to the report, are Sodexo, Compass Group, ISS A/S, Jones Lang LaSalle In, Aramark, San Francisco Catering Company, Tres LA Group, San Diego SA, Elaine Bell Catering, and DJ's California Catering, among others.

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