South Africa Catering Services Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033


South Africa Catering Services Market Insights

  • As highlighted in Deep Market Insights analysis, the South Africa Catering Services Market, worth USD 0.73 Billion in 2024, is forecasted to achieve USD 1.08 Billion by 2033.
  • The South Africa market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 4.36% during the period 2025–2033.
  • By 2024, Event Catering (Weddings/Corporate) represented the largest share of the Service Type market size.
  • Contract Catering (Institutions) is expected to remain the key growth driver within Service Type, registering the fastest CAGR during the forecast period.

Other Key Findings


  • In 2024, South Africa represented 1.54% of the overall global Catering Services Market size.
  • United States is projected to lead the global Catering Services Market size by 2033.
  • Across Middle East and Africa, United Arab Emirates is anticipated to hold the dominant position in market size by 2033.
  • Saudi Arabia is forecasted to expand at the fastest pace in Middle East and Africa, attaining USD 8.93 Billion by 2033.

Report Summary

Report Scope Details
Base Year for Study 2024
Study Period 2021-2033
Historical Period 2021-2023
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Market Size In 2024 USD 0.73 Billion
Market Size In 2033 USD 1.08 Billion
Largest segment Event Catering (Weddings/Corporate)
Units Revenue in USD Billion
CAGR 4.36% (2025-2033)
Report Coverage Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, Environment & Regulatory Landscape and Trends

Segmnetation Covered

Segments Sub Segments
Service Type
  1. Event Catering (Weddings/Corporate)
  2. Contract Catering (Institutions)
  3. On-demand / Cloud Kitchens
Customer Segment
  1. Corporate
  2. Private Events
Menu Type
  1. Standard
  2. Specialty / Dietary

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