United Kingdom
UK SIC I56.290|Statistics

Food-Service Contractors in the UK - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)

There are xx businesses in the Food-Service Contractors industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Food-service contractors prepare food for clients on a contract basis. Contracts cover the service period, prices and a broad menu selection. The industry comprises operations like food-service contracting, running food concessions at sports and similar facilities and operating canteens or cafeterias, with all food being prepared at a central location.

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Number of Businesses

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2021-2026 XX%

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Accommodation and Food Service Activities
XX% XX% $XX
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities
XX% XX% $XX
Pubs & Bars in the UK
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities
XX% XX% $XX
Hotels in the UK
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities
XX% XX% $XX
Sports Facilities in the UK
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities
XX% XX% $XX
Juice, Mineral Water & Soft Drink Wholesaling in the UK
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities
XX% XX% $XX
Grocery Wholesaling in the UK
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities
XX% XX% $XX
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities
XX% XX% $XX
Food Service Contractors in the US
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Airline Catering Services in the US
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities in the US
XX% XX% $XX
Catering Services in Australia
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities in Australia
XX% XX% $XX
Catering Services in New Zealand
New Zealand
Accommodation and Food Service Activities in New Zealand
XX% XX% $XX
Food-Service Contractors in Germany
Germany
Accommodation and Food Service Activities in Germany
XX% XX% $XX
Food-Service Contractors in Ireland
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities in Ireland
XX% XX% $XX
Food-Service Contractors in Europe
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Accommodation and Food Service Activities in Europe
XX% XX% $XX

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are there in the Food-Service Contractors in the UK in 2026?

There is 3,823 Food-Service Contractors in the UK businesses as of 2026, an increase of 3.0% from 2025.

Has the number of Food-Service Contractors in the UK businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The number of Food-Service Contractors in the UK businesses has grown 4.5% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

What is forecast business growth of Food-Service Contractors in the UK over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Food-Service Contractors in the UK to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

What companies have the highest market share in the Food-Service Contractors in the UK?

The Food-Service Contractors in the UK has moderate market share concentration and the largest business is Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd.

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