The event catering industry in the Netherlands has shown a mixed trend in employment from 2013 to 2023. Employment grew moderately from 2013 to 2015, with a sharp increase in 2016. There was significant growth again in 2018 and 2019 but declined in 2020, likely due to the COVID-19 impact. The industry recovered in subsequent years, with a year-on-year growth from 2021 to 2023.
- In 2023, employment in the sector stood at 37.33 thousand employees.
- Year-on-year percentage variations for the last two years are 3.17% (2022) and 3.04% (2023).
- The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years is 0.21%.
Looking ahead, the forecast indicates consistent growth in employment, with a projected CAGR of 2.12% from 2024 to 2028, culminating in an overall increase of 11.07% by 2028. Future trends to watch for include the impact of technological advancements in event planning, shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable and diverse culinary experiences, and potential economic fluctuations.
