The number of employees in the event catering sector in Spain stood at 27.41 thousand in 2023. Over the past two years, the employee count decreased by 1.42% in 2022 and further by 3.08% in 2023. The sector has shown volatility, with significant declines in 2019 (-23.97%) and 2020 (-12.72%) attributed to global and economic disruptions. The five-year CAGR from 2023 to 2028 is projected at -5.47%, indicating an overall declining trend with a forecasted reduction of 24.52% in employee count by 2028. Observing a longer period, the decline is evident from a peak in 2018 to a progressive downturn over subsequent years.
Future trends to watch for:
- The impact of automation and technological advancements on labour requirements in the event catering industry.
- Potential recovery or further decline based on the economy’s response to post-pandemic conditions.
- Shifts in consumer preferences affecting the scale and nature of event catering services.