According to Arizton research, the U.S. contract catering market was valued at USD 73.31 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 110.17 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.02% during the forecast period.
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Report Summary:
Market Size (2030): USD 110.17 Billion
Market Size (2024): USD 73.31 Billion
CAGR (2024-2030): 7.02%
Historic Year: 2021-2023
Base Year: 2024
Forecast Year: 2025-2030
Market Segmentation: Contract, Delivery, Industry, And Region
Geographic Analysis: South, West, North-East, And Midwest
Innovation Meets Appetite: U.S. Catering Market Embraces Digital Transformation
The U.S. contract catering market is rapidly embracing digitalization and technology integration, driven by the demand for operational efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and seamless experiences in hybrid work environments. AI-powered solutions, ranging from smart kitchens, contactless payments, and inventory tracking to advanced menu planning platforms, are enabling caterers to optimize operations, reduce waste, and meet evolving consumer expectations. Industry leaders like Aramark are at the forefront, with tools such as Hospitality IQ, Culinary Co-Pilot, and Aramark Connected, enhancing forecasting, menu personalization, and client engagement. Meanwhile, online menu selection, pre-booking, and catering management software are redefining convenience, driving adoption, and fueling growth across the U.S. market.
66% of Consumers Willing to Pay More: U.S. Catering Market on the Rise
Flexibility and personalized dining are emerging as key drivers in the U.S. contract catering market, reflecting how evolving work patterns and smaller group gatherings are reshaping client expectations. Employees increasingly seek control over their meals, pushing caterers to provide more agile, adaptable offerings. Elior Group responds with warm, inviting settings, while Sodexo leads with AI-powered micro-markets and smart fridges, delivering fresh food 24/7.
Rising demand for crave-worthy, personalized flavors, particularly among millennials, is prompting restaurants and caterers to hire contract chefs to craft tailored menus. According to Prince Castle, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, in 2023 around 66% of consumers were willing to spend more on personalized meals, and 73% would visit establishments offering new flavors. This appetite for customization, combined with digital solutions, is fueling the expansion of contract catering and shaping market growth across the U.S.
Recent Developments in the U.S. Contract Catering Market
- In 2024, Aramark launched “Avendra International” to enhance the company’s position as a leading global strategic procurement and supply chain services provider.
- In 2025, Climate Pledge Arena, the most responsible, progressive, and sustainable arena in the world, and Delaware North, a food service partner, announced a fresh lineup of food and beverage offerings for the 2025-26 Seattle Kraken season and other events.
- In 2025, the world’s leading providers of food services, Compass, agreed to buy a Netherlands-based premium food services company, Vermaat Groep B.V., for approximately 1.5 billion euros.
US Contract Catering Market Evolves: Experience-Driven Dining as a Workplace Strategy
The US contract catering market is shifting from traditional food service to experience-centric solutions, reflecting a broader emphasis on employee engagement, wellness, and workplace culture. Companies like Sodexo and Aramark are redefining corporate dining: Sodexo’s “Modern Recipe” integrates healthy, responsibly sourced meals with immersive dining environments, while Aramark’s WorkScape Hub leverages technology and hospitality expertise to enhance hybrid workforce experiences.
AI-enabled pre-ordering, touchless payments, and personalized meal journeys are emerging as strategic levers to boost employee satisfaction, retention, and engagement. This transformation positions contract catering as a critical component of talent management and workplace productivity, underpinning strong market growth in the US during the forecast period.
Southern U.S. Leads Contract Catering Market: Texas, Florida, and Georgia Drive Growth
The Southern region dominates the U.S. contract catering market, accounting for nearly 35% of total market share, driven by a tech-savvy population, growing senior care demand, expanding co-working spaces, and a strong presence of major universities. States such as Texas, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia, with key cities like Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Miami, are witnessing a surge in corporate relocations and expansions, creating significant opportunities in the business and industry segment. The rising need for contract caterers capable of managing multi-site and large-scale operations for universities and hospital systems is further accelerating growth, making the South a strategic focus for market players.
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Key Vendors
- American Dining Creations
- AVI Foodsystems
- Gourmet Caterers
- Guest Services
- Healthcare Services Group
- ISS A/S
- Legends Global
- Taher Incorporated
- Thompson Hospitality Corporation
- Whitsons Culinary Group
Other Prominent Vendors
- American Dining Creations
- AVI Foodsystems
- Gourmet Caterers
- Guest Services
- Healthcare Services Group
- ISS A/S
- Legends Global
- Taher Incorporated
- Thompson Hospitality Corporation
- Whitsons Culinary Group
- Atalian Servest Group Ltd.
- Brock & Company, Inc.
- Creative Dining Services
- Metz Culinary Management, Inc.
- NEXDINE LLC.
- Parkhurst Dining Services, Inc.
- Pomptonian Food Service
- Quest Food Management Services LLC
- San Francisco Catering Company
- Southern Foodservice Management Inc
- The Nutrition Group
Market Segmentation & Forecast
By Contract
- Fixed Price
- Cost-Plus
- Others
By Delivery
- IFM
- Single Service
By Industry
- Business & Industry
- Education
- Healthcare
- Others
By Region
- South
- West
- North-East
- Midwest
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