India Catering Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

India Catering Market - By Type (Outsourced [Contractual, Non Contractual], In-House), By End User (Corporate sector [Outsourced, In-House], Education [Outsourced, In-House], Healt......hcare [Outsourced, In-House], Oil & Gas [Outsourced, In-House], Defense & Law Enforcement [Outsourced, In-House], Government [Outsourced, In-House], Mining & EPC [Outsourced, In-House], Events [Personal Events, Business Events], Construction Industry [Outsourced, In-House], Sports & Leisure [Outsourced, In-House], Prisons [Outsourced, In-House], Others [Outsourced, In-House]), By Model (Client Pay B2B, Consumer Pays/Retail/B2C) and others Read more

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  • Nov 2024
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Market Definition

Catering is the process of creating specially designed menus and food offerings based on the occasion or event needs of the client. These customers include government agencies, businesses, educational institutions, the healthcare, maritime sectors private events, and other end users.

Market Insights & Analysis: India Catering Market (2025-30):

The India Catering Market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 6.1 % during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The increase in events and celebrations is the main factor driving the notable expansion of the India Catering Market. Festivities are emphasized in India’s rich cultural tapestry with social gatherings festivals and weddings all playing significant roles in people's lives. Families are increasingly willing to spend on premium catering services for these events as their disposable incomes rise. In addition, the catering service in the hospital sector is also playing a significant role in the Indian catering market.

Report Coverage Details
  Historical Years   2020-23
  Base Years
  2024
  Forecast Years
  2025-30
  CAGR (2025-30)   6.1%
  Top Key Players Compass Group, Levy, Sodexo Food Solution India Pvt Ltd, Smart Q, Hunger Box, Elior Group, LSG Sky Chefs, Delaware North, Spectra, CaterNinja, Biryani By Kilo, Spice Grill Flame (SGF), and others
  Key Report Highlights
  • Market Dimensions & Projections
  • Pricing Evaluation,
  • Recent Strategic Moves by Companies,
  • Primary Stakeholders,
  • Analysis of Import and Export Trends,
  • Competitive Landscape Assessment,
  • Emerging Opportunities,
  • Market Trends and Indicators

 

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Additionally, the catering market presents a robust growth opportunity by introducing untapped traditional and regional cuisine to its menu. India is the land of diversity, hence there is a variety of food choices, by offering personalized taste catering businesses are generating revenue. In addition to it, Airline catering is also an opportunity as the passengers whether traveling in economy or first class, are demanding fresh meals and refreshments during flights. To ensure that meals are nutritious and pleasurable, airline caterers aim to create menus that meet dietary preferences and cultural cuisines. Similarly, Railway catering also presents robust growth opportunities. Also, the market growth is further supported by the involvement of online platforms like social media and websites in catering to a wider consumer base. Likewise, the market is also offering opportunities for sustainable and Health-Conscious Catering Solutions.

The India Catering Market is welcoming the trend of green and eco-friendly catering practices, because of the growing awareness among customers also supported by the Indian government. The consumers are more health-conscious driving the demand for vegetarian and vegan dishes. In response of it, caterers are offering menus that feature locally sourced, organic ingredients and plant-based options. This gradual shift in the market further amplifies the specialized catering services demand and enhances the market growth.

  1. Market Segmentation
  2. Introduction
    1. Product Definition
    2. Research Process
    3. Assumptions
  3. Executive Summary
  4. Macroeconomic Outlook
  5. India Catering Market Regulations
  6. India Catering Market Trends & Developments
  7. India Catering Market Dynamics
    1. Impact Analysis
    2. Drivers
    3. Challenges
  8. India Catering Market Pricing Analysis
    1. Price Per Plate
    2. Annual Price Increase Trend
    3. Key Factors Impacting Prices
  9. India Catering Market Analysis, 2020-2030F
  10. Market Size & Analysis
    1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. By Number of Meals Served (Million Meals)
  11. Market Share & Analysis
    1. By Type
      1. Outsourced
        1. Contractual - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. Non Contractual - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
    2. By End User
      1. Corporate sector
        1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      2. Education
        1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      3. Healthcare
        1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      4. Oil & Gas
        1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      5. Defense & Law Enforcement
        1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      6. Government
        1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      7. Mining & EPC
        1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      8. Events
        1. Personal Events
          1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
          2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. Business Events
          1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
          2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      9. Construction Industry
        1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      10. Sports & Leisure
        1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      11. Prisons
        1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      12. Others (Retail, Manufacturing, Aviation, etc.)
        1. Outsourced - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
        2. In-House- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
    3. By Model
      1. Client Pay B2B - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      2. Consumer Pays/Retail/B2C - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
    4. By Region
      1. North - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      2. East - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      3. South - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      4. West - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
    5. By Company
      1. Revenue Shares
      2. Strategic Factorial Indexing
      3. Competitor Placement in MarkNtel Quadrant
  12. India Contractual Catering Market Analysis, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. By Number of Meals Served (Million Meals)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      2. By End Users - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      3. By Model - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      4. By Region - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
  13. India Non-Contractual Catering Market Analysis, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. By Number of Meals Served (Million Meals)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      2. By End Users - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      3. By Model - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
      4. By Region - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030F, USD Million
  14. Company Profiles
    1. Company Profiles
      1. Compass Group
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      2. Levy
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      3. Sodexo Food Solution India Pvt Ltd
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      4. Smart Q
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      5. Hunger Box
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      6. Elior Group
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      7. LSG Sky Chefs
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      8. Delaware North
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      9. Spectra
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      10. CaterNinja
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      11. Biryani By Kilo
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      12. Spice Grill Flame (SGF)
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
      13. Others
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Pricing Range Per Plate
        7. Price Margin Per Plate
        8. Type of Customers Served
        9. Others
  15.  Disclaimer


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