The event catering sector in France saw its number of employees reach 19.02 thousand in 2023, indicating a minor recovery compared to the steep declines experienced during 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Historically, the sector has shown substantial fluctuations in employee numbers, peaking at 23.44 thousand in 2019, then dipping drastically in the subsequent years. From 2018 to 2023, the CAGR was -3.06%, reflecting overall contraction over this period. The forecast through 2028 predicts a slight decline with a CAGR of -0.64%, indicating a slow but steady decrease in employment.
Future trends to watch for:
- The impact of economic recovery post-COVID-19 and changes in social gathering regulations.
- Technological advancements in catering services which might replace human labor.
- Potential shift towards more sustainable and health-centric catering options.
- Fluctuations in consumer demand for event-driven services.
- The potential influence of global tourism trends on the local event catering industry.