Outsourcing Drives Global Contract Catering Market

Outsourcing Drives Global Contract Catering Market

Contract catering market is a part of the global Food and Facilities services management industry. In the recent years, the trend of outsourcing has led to the growth of this segment, in addition to the facilities management services. Although, the contract catering industry is growing at a slower pace, when compared to the facilities management, reduction in foodservice subsidies and operating costs has helped accelerate the shift from self-operated to outsourced services.

Recent years has seen the expansion of the contract catering industry in different sub-segments such as healthcare, seniors, correctional facilities, etc. Although, the corporate service sector is the largest market, new segments such as healthcare, seniors and education are expected to provide the greatest opportunity given the still relatively low level of outsourcing.

Geographically, in terms of sales, Europe and the US account for more than 60% of the market, as the rate of outsourcing is higher as compared to the Asia Pacific region. In Europe, the western region has a more mature and developed market for foodservices outsourcing as compared to the eastern region. The UK and France are the two largest market for contract catering, accounting for around 45% of the total market revenue.

Compass and Sodexo are regarded as the global leaders in the contract catering industry and together they account for around 10% of the total market share. The recent years have seen the expansion of other regional centric companies such as Aramark and Elior as well.

The report analyzes the various segments of the contract catering industry and assesses market opportunities available for the players. The trends and challenges for the industry have also been analyzed. It focuses on the growth of this industry in the European region and its two key markets, namely the UK and France. Further, the report highlights the positioning and strategies of top global contract caterers – Compass, Sodexo, Aramark and Elior S A.

1. Global Contract Catering Industry: An Overview

1.1 Industry Definition
1.2 Contract Catering: Market Size
1.3 Food Services: Self-Operated vs. Outsourced

2. Global Contract Catering: Segment Analysis

Business and Industry
Healthcare
Defense
Correctional Services
Seniors
Education
Off-shore or Remote Sites

3. Global Contract Catering: Market Trends

Growing Student Population
Emergence of New Markets
Increasing Longevity
Opportunities in the Off-shore Market

4. Global Contract Catering: Major Challenges

Food Cost Inflation
Economic downturn risk
Outsourcing

5. European Contract Catering Market: An Overview

5.1 European Market: An Analysis
5.1.1 Size and Penetration
5.1.2 European Market: Segment Analysis
5.1.3 European Market: Outlook

5.2 UK Contract Catering Market: An Analysis
5.2.1 Market Size and Growth
5.2.2 Segment Analysis

5.3 French Contract Catering Market: An Overview
5.3.1 Market Size and Growth
5.3.2 Segment Analysis
5.3.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.4 Market Outlook

6. Competitive Landscape – Major players

6.1 Compass Group Plc
6.2 Sodexo SA
6.3 Aramark
6.4 Elior S.A

7. Global Contract Catering Market: Forecast

Figures and Tables

World Food Service Market: Geographical Breakdown (2006)
World Food Service market – Outsourced vs Self-Operated (2006)
Food Services market segmental breakdown, 2006 (US$bn) – outsourced vs self-operated
Contract Market Size (by Segment) 2006 – ($ bn)
European Foodservice Market Revenue ($bn): 2000-06
European Foodservice Market Revenue ($bn): Contracted Vs Self-Operated
European Foodservice Market Penetration: Contracted Vs Self-Operated (2000 – 2010e)
Foodservice Market Revenue by European Country: (2000 – 2006)
Foodservice Market Penetrations by Western European Countries: (2006 – 2010e)
Foodservice Market Penetrations by Eastern European Countries: (2006 – 2010e)
Split by Sector of 2006 Contract Catering Turnover in Europe
Market Penetration of Contract Caterers within European Foodservice: (2006 & 2010e)
UK Contract Catering Turnover ($ bn): (2004-2007)
Sectoral Breakup of Catering Units: (2005 – 2007)
Various Segments & Their Percentage Share of Total Catering Units: 2007
France Contract Catering Turnover ($ bn): (2000 - 2006)
France Contract Catering Market; Total Meals Served (bn): (2005 – 2010e)
Contract Catering Revenue of Major Players: 2007
Market Forecast for Contract Catering Industry (2007-10)