In 2023, Germany leads Europe's event catering and food service sector with €5.09 billion in wages and salaries, showing a decline from the previous year. The UK and France follow with values of €4.98 billion and €4.56 billion, respectively, both seeing substantial reductions. Central and Eastern European countries, like Poland and Bulgaria, are experiencing notable upswings, reflecting growth potential. Emerging markets such as Lithuania and Serbia saw double-digit percentage growths. For the past five years, most Western countries have shown consistent declines, whereas many Eastern European countries reported increasing trends.
Future trends to watch include the enduring recovery of the service sector post-pandemic, which could prompt growth in Western Europe. Meanwhile, strong economic performance is expected to continue supporting positive wage trends in Eastern Europe. Shifts in consumer behavior towards premium experiences may also drive sector growth across Europe.
Top countries in Wages and Salaries of Event Catering and Other Food Service Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 5,090 | 2023 | +11.26% | +5.18% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 4,980 | 2023 | +1.41% | +1.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 4,560 | 2023 | +8.06% | +2.19% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 2,240 | 2023 | +11.28% | +5.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 2,030 | 2023 | +7.62% | +1.18% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Switzerland | 1,120 | 2023 | +12.27% | +3.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 901.6 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Denmark | 470.5 | 2023 | +3.84% | +0.99% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 420.6 | 2023 | +5.81% | +0.4% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 387 | 2023 | +5.02% | +1.67% | View data |
