In 2023, Germany led Europe's event catering industry, contributing 29.04% of persons employed, with a year-on-year growth of 4.42%. The UK followed, holding 25.59% but saw a decline of 4.01%. The Netherlands, Spain, and France showed modest growth rates of 0.21%, 1.77%, and 0.54% respectively. Notably, Ireland and Luxembourg experienced significant increases, with employment growth of 10.22% and 14.31%, while Bulgaria had the largest decline at -28.7%.
Future trends to observe include:
- Technology integration in event catering, likely increasing efficiency and demand for skilled workers.
- Potential recovery in the UK market, driven by adaptation post-Brexit.
- Growth in Eastern European countries, as economic developments create opportunities.
Top countries in Number of Persons Employed of Event Catering Share by Country (Units (Employees))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 29.04 | 2023 | +13.45% | +4.42% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 25.59 | 2023 | -3.76% | -4.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 8.58 | 2023 | +3.04% | +0.21% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 7.79 | 2023 | -1.73% | +1.77% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 6.47 | 2023 | +4.89% | +0.54% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.8% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 3.64 | 2023 | +10.24% | +2.38% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 3.13 | 2023 | +15.83% | +10.22% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 2.88 | 2023 | +3.77% | -0.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 1.69 | 2023 | +7.68% | +6.58% | View data |
