The forecast for the number of event catering enterprises in Italy from 2024 to 2028 shows a slight but steady decline. As of 2023, the number of enterprises stood at 1.78 thousand. Year-on-year, this is expected to decrease by approximately 1.1% each year. From 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects a marginal decrease of around 0.9% per year over this period.

Future trends to watch for:

Technological advancements impacting efficiency and operations in event catering.
Shifts in consumer preferences toward more sustainable and personalized catering solutions.
Economic factors that might impact discretionary spending and the business event sector.
The rise of hybrid and virtual events, changing the demand for traditional in-person catering services.