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2025-2031 Global Contract Catering Service Industry Research & Trends Analysis Report

Publication Date: 2025-10-16
Report Id: 2532652
Industry: Service & Software
Report Page: 147
Chart: 152

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Publication Date: 2025-10-16
Report Id: 2532652
Industry: Service & Software
Report Page: 147
Chart: 152

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1 Market Overview
1.1 Product Overview and Scope of Contract Catering Service
1.2 Global Contract Catering Service Market Size and Forecast
1.3 China Contract Catering Service Market Size and Forecast
1.4 China Percentage in Global Market
1.4.1 By Revenue, China Contract Catering Service Share in Global Market, 2020-2031
1.4.2 Contract Catering Service Market Size: China VS Global, 2020-2031
1.5 Contract Catering Service Market Dynamics
1.5.1 Contract Catering Service Market Drivers
1.5.2 Contract Catering Service Market Restraints
1.5.3 Contract Catering Service Industry Trends
1.5.4 Contract Catering Service Industry Policy

2 Competitive Landscape by Company
2.1 Global Contract Catering Service Revenue by Company, 2020-2025
2.2 Global Contract Catering Service Participants, Market Position (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
2.3 Global Contract Catering Service Concentration Ratio
2.4 Global Contract Catering Service Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
2.5 Global Contract Catering Service Manufacturers Product Type
2.6 Global Geographic Distribution of Contract Catering Service Companies

3 China Competitive Situation by Company
3.1 China Contract Catering Service Revenue by Company, 2020-2025
3.2 China Contract Catering Service Contract Catering Service Participants, Market Position (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.3 China Contract Catering Service Market, Revenue Percentage of Local Players VS Foreign Players (2020-2031)

4 Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Contract Catering Service Industry Chain
4.2 Contract Catering Service Upstream Analysis
4.3 Contract Catering Service Midstream Analysis
4.4 Contract Catering Service Downstream Analysis

5 Sights by Service Type
5.1 Contract Catering Service Classification by Service Type
5.1.1 Fixed Price Contract
5.1.2 Cost Plus Contract
5.2 by Service Type, Global Contract Catering Service Market Size & CAGR, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
5.3 by Service Type, Global Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031

6 Sights by Application
6.1 Contract Catering Service Segment by Application
6.1.1 B&I
6.1.2 Education
6.1.3 Healthcare & Seniors
6.1.4 Sports & Leisure
6.1.5 Others
6.2 by Application, Global Contract Catering Service Market Size & CAGR, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
6.3 by Application, Global Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031

7 Sights by Region
7.1 By Region, Global Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
7.2 By Region, Global Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031
7.3 North America
7.3.1 North America Contract Catering Service Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031
7.3.2 By Country, North America Contract Catering Service Market Size Market Share
7.4 Europe
7.4.1 Europe Contract Catering Service Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031
7.4.2 By Country, Europe Contract Catering Service Market Size Market Share
7.5 Asia Pacific
7.5.1 Asia Pacific Contract Catering Service Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031
7.5.2 By Country/Region, Asia Pacific Contract Catering Service Market Size Market Share
7.6 South America
7.6.1 South America Contract Catering Service Market Size & Forecasts, 2020-2031
7.6.2 By Country, South America Contract Catering Service Market Size Market Share
7.7 Middle East & Africa

8 Sights by Country Level
8.1 By Country, Global Contract Catering Service Market Size & CAGR，2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
8.2 By Country, Global Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031
8.3 United States
8.3.1 United States Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031
8.3.2 By Company, United States Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024
8.3.3 by Service Type, United States Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.3.4 by Application, United States Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031
8.4.2 By Company, Europe Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024
8.4.3 by Service Type, Europe Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.4.4 by Application, Europe Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.5 China
8.5.1 China Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031
8.5.2 By Company, China Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024
8.5.3 by Service Type, China Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.5.4 by Application, China Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.6 Japan
8.6.1 Japan Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031
8.6.2 By Company, Japan Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024
8.6.3 by Service Type, Japan Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.6.4 by Application, Japan Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.7 South Korea
8.7.1 South Korea Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031
8.7.2 By Company, South Korea Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024
8.7.3 by Service Type, South Korea Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.7.4 by Application, South Korea Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.8 Southeast Asia
8.8.1 Southeast Asia Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031
8.8.2 By Company, Southeast Asia Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024
8.8.3 by Service Type, Southeast Asia Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.8.4 by Application, Southeast Asia Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.9 India
8.9.1 India Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031
8.9.2 By Company, India Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024
8.9.3 by Service Type, India Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.9.4 by Application, India Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.10 Middle East & Africa
8.10.1 Middle East & Africa Contract Catering Service Market Size, 2020-2031
8.10.2 By Company, Middle East & Africa Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024
8.10.3 by Service Type, Middle East & Africa Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031
8.10.4 by Application, Middle East & Africa Contract Catering Service Revenue Market Share, 2024 VS 2031

9 Company Profile
9.1 Compass Group
9.1.1 Compass Group Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.1.2 Compass Group Company Profile and Main Business
9.1.3 Compass Group Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.1.4 Compass Group Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.1.5 Compass Group Recent Developments
9.2 Sodexo
9.2.1 Sodexo Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.2.2 Sodexo Company Profile and Main Business
9.2.3 Sodexo Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.2.4 Sodexo Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.2.5 Sodexo Recent Developments
9.3 Aramark
9.3.1 Aramark Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.3.2 Aramark Company Profile and Main Business
9.3.3 Aramark Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.3.4 Aramark Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.3.5 Aramark Recent Developments
9.4 Elior Group
9.4.1 Elior Group Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.4.2 Elior Group Company Profile and Main Business
9.4.3 Elior Group Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.4.4 Elior Group Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.4.5 Elior Group Recent Developments
9.5 ISS World
9.5.1 ISS World Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.5.2 ISS World Company Profile and Main Business
9.5.3 ISS World Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.5.4 ISS World Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.5.5 ISS World Recent Developments
9.6 Westbury Street Holdings
9.6.1 Westbury Street Holdings Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.6.2 Westbury Street Holdings Company Profile and Main Business
9.6.3 Westbury Street Holdings Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.6.4 Westbury Street Holdings Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.6.5 Westbury Street Holdings Recent Developments
9.7 Camst Group
9.7.1 Camst Group Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.7.2 Camst Group Company Profile and Main Business
9.7.3 Camst Group Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.7.4 Camst Group Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.7.5 Camst Group Recent Developments
9.8 SV Group
9.8.1 SV Group Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.8.2 SV Group Company Profile and Main Business
9.8.3 SV Group Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.8.4 SV Group Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.8.5 SV Group Recent Developments
9.9 CH & CO Catering
9.9.1 CH & CO Catering Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.9.2 CH & CO Catering Company Profile and Main Business
9.9.3 CH & CO Catering Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.9.4 CH & CO Catering Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.9.5 CH & CO Catering Recent Developments
9.10 CIR Food
9.10.1 CIR Food Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.10.2 CIR Food Company Profile and Main Business
9.10.3 CIR Food Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.10.4 CIR Food Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.10.5 CIR Food Recent Developments
9.11 Atalian Servest
9.11.1 Atalian Servest Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.11.2 Atalian Servest Company Profile and Main Business
9.11.3 Atalian Servest Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.11.4 Atalian Servest Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.11.5 Atalian Servest Recent Developments
9.12 Amadeus Food
9.12.1 Amadeus Food Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.12.2 Amadeus Food Company Profile and Main Business
9.12.3 Amadeus Food Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.12.4 Amadeus Food Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.12.5 Amadeus Food Recent Developments
9.13 Bartlett Mitchell
9.13.1 Bartlett Mitchell Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.13.2 Bartlett Mitchell Company Profile and Main Business
9.13.3 Bartlett Mitchell Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.13.4 Bartlett Mitchell Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.13.5 Bartlett Mitchell Recent Developments
9.14 Vacherin
9.14.1 Vacherin Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.14.2 Vacherin Company Profile and Main Business
9.14.3 Vacherin Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.14.4 Vacherin Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.14.5 Vacherin Recent Developments
9.15 Caterleisure Group
9.15.1 Caterleisure Group Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.15.2 Caterleisure Group Company Profile and Main Business
9.15.3 Caterleisure Group Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.15.4 Caterleisure Group Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.15.5 Caterleisure Group Recent Developments
9.16 ABM Catering Solutions
9.16.1 ABM Catering Solutions Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.16.2 ABM Catering Solutions Company Profile and Main Business
9.16.3 ABM Catering Solutions Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.16.4 ABM Catering Solutions Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.16.5 ABM Catering Solutions Recent Developments
9.17 Connect Catering
9.17.1 Connect Catering Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.17.2 Connect Catering Company Profile and Main Business
9.17.3 Connect Catering Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.17.4 Connect Catering Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.17.5 Connect Catering Recent Developments
9.18 Dine Contract Catering
9.18.1 Dine Contract Catering Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.18.2 Dine Contract Catering Company Profile and Main Business
9.18.3 Dine Contract Catering Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.18.4 Dine Contract Catering Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.18.5 Dine Contract Catering Recent Developments
9.19 Interserve Catering
9.19.1 Interserve Catering Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.19.2 Interserve Catering Company Profile and Main Business
9.19.3 Interserve Catering Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.19.4 Interserve Catering Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.19.5 Interserve Catering Recent Developments
9.20 OCS Group
9.20.1 OCS Group Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.20.2 OCS Group Company Profile and Main Business
9.20.3 OCS Group Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.20.4 OCS Group Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.20.5 OCS Group Recent Developments
9.21 Olive Catering Services
9.21.1 Olive Catering Services Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.21.2 Olive Catering Services Company Profile and Main Business
9.21.3 Olive Catering Services Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.21.4 Olive Catering Services Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.21.5 Olive Catering Services Recent Developments
9.22 The Genuine Dining
9.22.1 The Genuine Dining Company Information, Head Office, Market Area, and Industry Position
9.22.2 The Genuine Dining Company Profile and Main Business
9.22.3 The Genuine Dining Contract Catering Service Models, Specifications, and Application
9.22.4 The Genuine Dining Contract Catering Service Revenue and Gross Margin, 2020-2025
9.22.5 The Genuine Dining Recent Developments

10 Conclusion

11 Appendix
11.1 Research Methodology
11.2 Data Source
11.2.1 Secondary Sources
11.2.2 Primary Sources
11.3 Market Estimation Model
11.4 Disclaimer

According to YH Research, the global market for Contract Catering Service should grow from US$ 242894 million in 2024 to US$ 358381 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 5.8% for the period of 2025-2031.

Contract Catering Service refers to a professional food service arrangement in which a specialized catering company is contracted to provide meal preparation and management services for organizations, institutions, or businesses on a long-term or fixed-term basis. Unlike traditional restaurants or independent catering, contract catering focuses on meeting the specific dietary, operational, and budgetary requirements of clients such as corporate offices, schools, hospitals, factories, military bases, and public facilities. Service providers handle menu design, ingredient procurement, kitchen operations, staffing, and nutrition compliance, often operating within the client’s premises. Modern contract catering emphasizes cost control, food safety, and sustainability, integrating local sourcing and waste reduction practices. It also adapts to diverse client needs—ranging from daily cafeteria management to event or hospitality support. As workplaces and institutions increasingly outsource non-core activities, contract catering companies offer efficiency through scale, standardized processes, and technology-driven solutions such as digital ordering and nutrition tracking. The sector’s value proposition lies in delivering consistent quality, operational reliability, and customized service, supporting client productivity and employee well-being while maintaining profitability under fixed or volume-based contracts.

Contract Catering Service

According to YH Research, the global market for Contract Catering Service should grow from US$ 242894 million in 2024 to US$ 358381 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 5.8% for the period of 2025-2031.

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In-depth insight into market trends

The Contract Catering Service market represents a mature yet evolving global industry that provides outsourced food management and meal services to organizations and institutions. In 2024, the market is dominated by large multinational operators such as Compass Group, Sodexo, and Aramark, which collectively hold over 27% of global market share. These players maintain competitive advantages through economies of scale, broad geographic reach, and advanced logistics capabilities. The sector continues to benefit from the long-term outsourcing trend among corporations, healthcare institutions, and educational facilities that prefer focusing on core operations while delegating food service management to professional providers.

Europe remains the largest regional market, accounting for approximately 40% of global revenue. The region’s strong institutional catering culture, strict food safety standards, and well-developed corporate catering networks drive steady demand. Asia-Pacific, holding around 27%, is the fastest-growing region, supported by urbanization, expansion of multinational companies, and rising disposable incomes in countries such as China, India, and Japan. North America follows closely with 25%, characterized by high service standardization, digital integration in food delivery, and increasing emphasis on health-conscious menu offerings. Emerging markets in Latin America and the Middle East are also gaining traction as governments invest in public-sector catering and education programs.

By contract type, the Fixed Price Contract segment dominates, representing nearly 75% of total market revenue. This model provides predictable costs for clients and stable income for caterers, making it ideal for long-term institutional agreements. Other models, such as cost-plus or profit-sharing contracts, are applied in more flexible or customized service scenarios, particularly for premium or event-based catering. Technology integration—including AI-driven demand forecasting, digital menu systems, and supply chain automation—is improving cost efficiency and transparency across all contract types.

From an application perspective, the Business & Industry (B&I) segment leads the market with a 42% share, driven by growing corporate demand for employee dining solutions that promote productivity and well-being. Other key segments include education, healthcare, defense, and senior living, each requiring distinct nutritional, regulatory, and operational frameworks. As sustainability, nutrition, and food traceability become central themes, major catering providers are investing heavily in green procurement, waste reduction, and data analytics to maintain competitiveness. Overall, the global contract catering market will continue to expand steadily, combining operational excellence with customization and digital transformation.

This report aims to provide a comprehensive study of the global market for Contract Catering Service. Report Highlights:
(1) Global Contract Catering Service market size (value), history data from 2020-2024, and forecast data from 2025 to 2031.

(2) Global Contract Catering Service market competitive situation, revenue, and market share, from 2020 to 2024.

(3) China Contract Catering Service market competitive situation, revenue, and market share, from 2020 to 2024.

(4) Global Contract Catering Service segment by region (or country), key regions cover the United States, Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and India, etc.

(5) Global Contract Catering Service segment by Service Type, and by Application, and regional segment by Service Type, and by Application.

(6) Contract Catering Service industry supply chain, upstream, midstream, and downstream analysis.

Market segment by regions, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
South America (Brazil, Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa
Market segment by Service Type, covers
Fixed Price Contract
Cost Plus Contract

Market segment by Application, can be divided into
B&I
Education
Healthcare & Seniors
Sports & Leisure
Others

Market segment by players, this report covers
Compass Group
Sodexo
Aramark
Elior Group
ISS World
Westbury Street Holdings
Camst Group
SV Group
CH & CO Catering
CIR Food
Atalian Servest
Amadeus Food
Bartlett Mitchell
Vacherin
Caterleisure Group
ABM Catering Solutions
Connect Catering
Dine Contract Catering
Interserve Catering
OCS Group
Olive Catering Services
The Genuine Dining