In 2023, Germany led Europe's event catering turnover with 4.88 billion euros, followed by the UK, France, and Belgium. Notably, Spain witnessed a significant 21.46% growth, while Bulgaria saw a decline of 2.59%. Luxembourg and Serbia experienced strong year-on-year growth of 17.21% and 17.85% respectively.
Future trends in European event catering could include:
- Increased demand for sustainable and locally sourced catering options.
- Digitization and the use of AI to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
- Focus on personalized catering experiences driven by data insights.
- Continued expansion in countries with significant growth like Spain, Poland, and Romania.
Top countries in Turnover of Event Catering by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Million Euros | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 4,880 | 2023 | +17.24% | +5.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 4,430 | 2023 | -3.5% | -3.79% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 2,880 | 2023 | +12.78% | +2.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 1,930 | 2023 | +19.29% | +7.71% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 1,800 | 2023 | +9.6% | +21.46% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1,190 | 2023 | +19.14% | +12.39% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1,140 | 2023 | +17.49% | +2.86% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 824.3 | 2023 | +17.91% | +11.12% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 452.1 | 2023 | +7.77% | +3.07% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Norway | 447.5 | 2023 | +6.24% | +0.36% | View data |
