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United Kingdom Foodservice Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The United Kingdom Foodservice Market is segmented by Foodservice Type (Cafes & Bars, Cloud Kitchen, Full Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants), by Outlet (Chained Outlets, Independent Outlets) and by Location (Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel). Market Value in USD is presented. Key data points observed include the number of outlets for each foodservice channel; and, average order value in USD by foodservice channel.

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United Kingdom Foodservice Market Size

United Kingdom Foodservice Market Summary
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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2029
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 99.44 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2029) USD 134.50 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Foodservice Type Quick Service Restaurants
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2029) 6.23 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by Foodservice Type Cloud Kitchen
svg icon Market Concentration Low

Major Players
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

Key Players

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United Kingdom Foodservice Market Analysis

The United Kingdom Foodservice Market size is estimated at 99.44 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 134.50 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.23% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

99.44 Billion

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

134.50 Billion

Market Size in 2029 (USD)

6.79 %

CAGR (2017-2023)

6.23 %

CAGR (2024-2029)

Largest Segment by Foodservice Type

34.35 %

value share, Quick Service Restaurants, 2023

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QSRs have been quick to adapt to changing consumer preferences and demands. QSRs have introduced healthier menu options, catering to individuals looking for nutritious choices.

Largest Segment by Outlet Type

57.34 %

value share, Independent Outlets, 2023

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Independent outlets hold a major share due to the appeal of unique and authentic dining experiences. They are focused on creating a community-oriented atmosphere in the United Kingdom.

Fastest-growing segment by Foodservice Type

32.39 %

Projected CAGR, Cloud Kitchen, 2024-2029

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Full service restaurants prioritize modifying menus to account for changes in customer tastes and habits while enhancing their delivery capabilities.

Fastest-growing segment by Outlet Type

6.35 %

Projected CAGR, Independent Outlets, 2024-2029

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Independent outlets continue to grow as they emphasize creating unique, individualistic, vibrant atmospheres that are more difficult for the larger chains.

Leading Market Player

1.17 %

market share, The Restaurant Group PLC, 2022

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The company operates more than 400 restaurants in the United Kingdom, with major brands like Brunning & Price, Benny's, Chiquito, Wagamama, Coast to Coast, Firejacks, and TRG Concessions.

Rising coffee and tea consumption in the country especially in speciality tea/coffee is driving the market growth

  • The quick service restaurants segment is expected to register a CAGR of 5.20% by value during the forecast period, owing to the standardization across food outlet chains in terms of ambiance, hygiene, service time, and ease of access. This is expected to raise consumer interest, thereby increasing overall footfall.
  • However, cloud kitchens are anticipated to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 31.84% during the forecast period, with booming online delivery preference by consumers, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. The country experienced a growth in online delivery by 110% in 2021. Moreover, the affordability that cloud kitchens offer to manufacturers with less investment is boosting the growth of cloud kitchens in the United Kingdom.
  • The market for full service restaurants registered a CAGR of 5.56% by value during the study period. European cuisine held the largest share of the market in 2022, with a 47.06% value stake. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the introduction of vegan, low-sugar, and gluten-free options to traditional European dishes by restaurants. FSR outlets have tried to make these dishes healthier and more appealing to the consumer due to a growing demand for nutritional diets in the United Kingdom.
  • The growth of cafes & bars is supported by the rising consumption of tea and coffee in the country, especially in the specialty tea/coffee category. Around 70% of consumers in the United Kingdom drink at least two cups of coffee or more per day. Moreover, 23% of coffee drinkers regularly downed more than three cups of coffee per day, and 21% drank more than four cups per day in 2021. Hence, the cafes & bars segment in the United Kingdom is projected to register a CAGR of 4.87% by value during the forecast period.
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United Kingdom Foodservice Market Trends

The UK QSR market grows moderately, with American chains gaining popularity

  • The number of quick service restaurants in the United Kingdom registered a CAGR of 2.24% during the study period. The moderate growth rate can primarily be attributed to the operational restrictions posed by the pandemic. Among the world-renowned brands of the United Kingdom, Greggs PLC had the highest rating among the British public, with 67% positive opinion. Pizza Express, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Costa Coffee were also rated among the top five brands as of 2022. British citizens have exhibited a good appetite for fast food offered by American fast food chains like burgers, tacos, and pizzas, giving a good opening for American giants to expand. For instance, Wendy's, the third largest burger chain in the world, announced its plan to open 50 new restaurants during 2022-2023.
  • Cafes and bars had the most outlets of all the foodservice types in 2022. In 2020, an average of 130 milliliters of hot beverages (coffee, tea, and hot chocolate) was consumed per person per week outside their home, giving ample opportunity for these outlets to grow. Currently, number of coffee shops in the country stands lower than the number of bars and pubs but projections are made to reverse the tally. Three new coffee shops are opening their doors in the United Kingdom every day, while the number of pubs is declining, supporting the projection claims. It was observed that the number of pubs and bars in London fell from 4,835 in 2001 to 3,615 in 2016, while coffee shops have more than doubled.
  • Cloud kitchens are anticipated to register a CAGR of 14.79% during the forecast period. In 2022 and the segment represented 0.57% of the total number of foodservice outlets in the United Kingdom but they are expected to increase owing to increasing internet penetration during the forecast period.
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Chicken and meat dishes' popularity in the United Kingdom drives menu expansion at QSR and FSR chains

  • In the United Kingdom, the AOV was highest for the cloud kitchen, priced at 11.68% in 2022. The expansion of the cloud kitchen market is being driven by an increase in demand for online meal delivery. Britons spent an average of USD 636 on takeaway food delivery in 2022. Online meal ordering and delivery services grew in popularity after the pandemic. In 2022, popular dishes offered by cloud kitchens in the United Kingdom were pizza and chicken shish kebabs, priced at an average of USD 10.25 per 300 grams. In 2022, the cost of the most popular dishes was fixed at 50% of the average order value.
  • The United Kingdom's food industry has evolved and changed to meet customer demands and consumer behavior. The number of takeaway and fast-food restaurants in the United Kingdom increased over the past decade. In 2022, the United Kingdom accounted for over 46.2 thousand takeaway and fast food restaurants. Due to the flavors and ingredients used in the products, burgers have been the most popular fast food among consumers. The vast availability of burgers and chicken wrap options or products with protein options, such as venison, beef, and several others, can be attributed to the growing demand for burgers and chicken wraps. In the United Kingdom, the average price of burgers and chicken wraps was USD 4.5 and USD 5.4, respectively, per serving in 2022.
  • The popularity of chicken in recent years has led American restaurant chains in the United Kingdom to expand their menu selections. In the United Kingdom, the average amount of meat eaten per person is almost double the world average at 220 grams per day. Thus, owing to rising demand, many QSR and FSR restaurants included chicken dishes on menus, such as chicken biryani, chicken nuggets, and chicken wraps. The chicken biryani is priced at USD 12.5 per 500 grams in the country.
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United Kingdom Foodservice Industry Overview

The United Kingdom Foodservice Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 2.51%. The major players in this market are Greggs PLC, McDonald's Corporation, Nando's Group Holdings Limited, PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Limited and The Restaurant Group PLC (sorted alphabetically).

United Kingdom Foodservice Market Leaders

  1. Greggs PLC

  2. McDonald's Corporation

  3. Nando's Group Holdings Limited

  4. PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Limited

  5. The Restaurant Group PLC

United Kingdom Foodservice Market Concentration

Other important companies include Admiral Taverns Ltd., Co-operative Group Limited, Costa Coffee, Doctor's Associates, Inc., Domino's Pizza Group PLC, Marston's PLC, Mitchells & Butlers PLC, Pizza Hut (U.K.) Limited, Starbucks Corporation, Stonegate Group, Tesco PLC, Whitbread PLC, Yum! Brands, Inc..

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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United Kingdom Foodservice Market News

  • August 2023: Coffee shop chain Starbucks announced plans to invest USD 32.78 million toward opening 100 new outlets across the United Kingdom in 2023, as it expects its growth momentum to continue.
  • January 2023: Costa Coffee added new servings to its menu like Cajun Spiced Chicken Pizza Wrap, uzeTea Mellow Mango Superfuzions Tea, FuzeTea Spiced Apple flavor Superfuzions Tea, FuzeTea Citrus Zing Superfuzions Tea, vegan BBQ Chick'n Panini, Burts BBQ Lentil Chips, Poached Egg & Bacon Brioche, M&S Smoked Ham & Coleslaw Sandwich or the new M&S Minestrone with Bacon Soup, M&S pineapple chunks, and a new range of Chocolate Cornflake Cake and caramel cakes at its outlets in the United Kingdom.
  • December 2022: Co-op partnered with Just Eat to launch an on-demand online delivery partnership, increasing access to quick convenience shopping in communities nationwide. Through the tie-up, shoppers can order items from Co-op for speedy delivery in under 30 minutes via the Just Eat app and website.

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United Kingdom Foodservice Market Report - Table of Contents

  1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

  2. REPORT OFFERS

  3. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition

    2. 1.2. Scope of the Study​

    3. 1.3. Research Methodology

  4. 2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

    1. 2.1. Number Of Outlets

    2. 2.2. Average Order Value

    3. 2.3. Regulatory Framework

      1. 2.3.1. United Kingdom

    4. 2.4. Menu Analysis

  5. 3. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)

    1. 3.1. Foodservice Type

      1. 3.1.1. Cafes & Bars

        1. 3.1.1.1. By Cuisine

          1. 3.1.1.1.1. Bars & Pubs

          2. 3.1.1.1.2. Cafes

          3. 3.1.1.1.3. Juice/Smoothie/Desserts Bars

          4. 3.1.1.1.4. Specialist Coffee & Tea Shops

      2. 3.1.2. Cloud Kitchen

      3. 3.1.3. Full Service Restaurants

        1. 3.1.3.1. By Cuisine

          1. 3.1.3.1.1. Asian

          2. 3.1.3.1.2. European

          3. 3.1.3.1.3. Latin American

          4. 3.1.3.1.4. Middle Eastern

          5. 3.1.3.1.5. North American

          6. 3.1.3.1.6. Other FSR Cuisines

      4. 3.1.4. Quick Service Restaurants

        1. 3.1.4.1. By Cuisine

          1. 3.1.4.1.1. Bakeries

          2. 3.1.4.1.2. Burger

          3. 3.1.4.1.3. Ice Cream

          4. 3.1.4.1.4. Meat-based Cuisines

          5. 3.1.4.1.5. Pizza

          6. 3.1.4.1.6. Other QSR Cuisines

    2. 3.2. Outlet

      1. 3.2.1. Chained Outlets

      2. 3.2.2. Independent Outlets

    3. 3.3. Location

      1. 3.3.1. Leisure

      2. 3.3.2. Lodging

      3. 3.3.3. Retail

      4. 3.3.4. Standalone

      5. 3.3.5. Travel

  6. 4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 4.1. Key Strategic Moves

    2. 4.2. Market Share Analysis

    3. 4.3. Company Landscape

    4. 4.4. Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).

      1. 4.4.1. Admiral Taverns Ltd.

      2. 4.4.2. Co-operative Group Limited

      3. 4.4.3. Costa Coffee

      4. 4.4.4. Doctor's Associates, Inc.

      5. 4.4.5. Domino's Pizza Group PLC

      6. 4.4.6. Greggs PLC

      7. 4.4.7. Marston's PLC

      8. 4.4.8. McDonald's Corporation

      9. 4.4.9. Mitchells & Butlers PLC

      10. 4.4.10. Nando's Group Holdings Limited

      11. 4.4.11. Pizza Hut (U.K.) Limited

      12. 4.4.12. PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Limited

      13. 4.4.13. Starbucks Corporation

      14. 4.4.14. Stonegate Group

      15. 4.4.15. Tesco PLC

      16. 4.4.16. The Restaurant Group PLC

      17. 4.4.17. Whitbread PLC

      18. 4.4.18. Yum! Brands, Inc.

  7. 5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR FOODSERVICE CEOS

  8. 6. APPENDIX

    1. 6.1. Global Overview

      1. 6.1.1. Overview

      2. 6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework

      3. 6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis

      4. 6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)

    2. 6.2. Sources & References

    3. 6.3. List of Tables & Figures

    4. 6.4. Primary Insights

    5. 6.5. Data Pack

    6. 6.6. Glossary of Terms

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. NUMBER OF OUTLET UNITS BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
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  2. AVERAGE ORDER VALUE BY FOODSERVICE CHANNELS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 3:  
  2. UNITED KINGDOM FOODSERVICE MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 4:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 5:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 6:  
  2. VALUE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 7:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CAFES & BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 8:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA BARS & PUBS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 9:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BARS & PUBS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 10:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CAFES, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 11:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CAFES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 12:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 13:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF JUICE/SMOOTHIE/DESSERTS BARS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 14:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 15:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF SPECIALIST COFFEE & TEA SHOPS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 16:  
  2. VALUE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 17:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CLOUD KITCHEN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 18:  
  2. VALUE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 19:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FULL SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 20:  
  2. VALUE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 21:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ASIAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 22:  
  2. VALUE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 23:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF EUROPEAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 24:  
  2. VALUE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 25:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LATIN AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 26:  
  2. VALUE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 27:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MIDDLE EASTERN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 28:  
  2. VALUE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 29:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF NORTH AMERICAN FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 30:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 31:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER FSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 32:  
  2. VALUE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 33:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY CUISINE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 34:  
  2. VALUE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 35:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BAKERIES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 36:  
  2. VALUE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 37:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF BURGER FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 38:  
  2. VALUE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 39:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 40:  
  2. VALUE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 41:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MEAT-BASED CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 42:  
  2. VALUE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 43:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF PIZZA FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 44:  
  2. VALUE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 45:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF OTHER QSR CUISINES FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLETS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 46:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY OUTLET, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 47:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY OUTLET, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 48:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA CHAINED OUTLETS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 49:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF CHAINED OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 50:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA INDEPENDENT OUTLETS, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 51:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF INDEPENDENT OUTLETS FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 52:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET BY LOCATION, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 53:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET, %, BY LOCATION, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
  1. Figure 54:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LEISURE LOCATION, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 55:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LEISURE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 56:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA LODGING LOCATION, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 57:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF LODGING FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 58:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA RETAIL LOCATION, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 59:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF RETAIL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 60:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA STANDALONE LOCATION, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 61:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF STANDALONE FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 62:  
  2. VALUE OF FOODSERVICE MARKET VIA TRAVEL LOCATION, USD, UNITED KINGDOM, 2017 - 2029
  1. Figure 63:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF TRAVEL FOODSERVICE MARKET BY FOODSERVICE TYPE, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022 VS 2029
  1. Figure 64:  
  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, UNITED KINGDOM, 2019 - 2023
  1. Figure 65:  
  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UNITED KINGDOM, 2019 - 2023
  1. Figure 66:  
  2. VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, UNITED KINGDOM, 2022

United Kingdom Foodservice Industry Segmentation

Cafes & Bars, Cloud Kitchen, Full Service Restaurants, Quick Service Restaurants are covered as segments by Foodservice Type. Chained Outlets, Independent Outlets are covered as segments by Outlet. Leisure, Lodging, Retail, Standalone, Travel are covered as segments by Location.

  • The quick service restaurants segment is expected to register a CAGR of 5.20% by value during the forecast period, owing to the standardization across food outlet chains in terms of ambiance, hygiene, service time, and ease of access. This is expected to raise consumer interest, thereby increasing overall footfall.
  • However, cloud kitchens are anticipated to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 31.84% during the forecast period, with booming online delivery preference by consumers, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. The country experienced a growth in online delivery by 110% in 2021. Moreover, the affordability that cloud kitchens offer to manufacturers with less investment is boosting the growth of cloud kitchens in the United Kingdom.
  • The market for full service restaurants registered a CAGR of 5.56% by value during the study period. European cuisine held the largest share of the market in 2022, with a 47.06% value stake. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the introduction of vegan, low-sugar, and gluten-free options to traditional European dishes by restaurants. FSR outlets have tried to make these dishes healthier and more appealing to the consumer due to a growing demand for nutritional diets in the United Kingdom.
  • The growth of cafes & bars is supported by the rising consumption of tea and coffee in the country, especially in the specialty tea/coffee category. Around 70% of consumers in the United Kingdom drink at least two cups of coffee or more per day. Moreover, 23% of coffee drinkers regularly downed more than three cups of coffee per day, and 21% drank more than four cups per day in 2021. Hence, the cafes & bars segment in the United Kingdom is projected to register a CAGR of 4.87% by value during the forecast period.
Foodservice Type
Cafes & Bars
By Cuisine
Bars & Pubs
Cafes
Juice/Smoothie/Desserts Bars
Specialist Coffee & Tea Shops
Cloud Kitchen
Full Service Restaurants
By Cuisine
Asian
European
Latin American
Middle Eastern
North American
Other FSR Cuisines
Quick Service Restaurants
By Cuisine
Bakeries
Burger
Ice Cream
Meat-based Cuisines
Pizza
Other QSR Cuisines
Outlet
Chained Outlets
Independent Outlets
Location
Leisure
Lodging
Retail
Standalone
Travel
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Market Definition

  • FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS - A foodservice establishment where customers are seated at a table, give their order to a server and are served food at a table.
  • QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANTS - A foodservice establishment that provides customers convenience, speed, and food offerings at lower prices. Customers usually help themselves and carry their own food to their tables.
  • CAFES & BARS - A type of foodservice business that include bars and pubs that are licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption, cafes that serve refreshments and light food items, as well as specialty tea and coffee shops, dessert bars, smoothie bars, and juice bars.
  • CLOUD KITCHEN - A foodservice business that utilizes a commercial kitchen for the purpose of preparing food for delivery or takeout only, with no dine-in customers.
Keyword Definition
Albacore Tuna It is one of the smallest species of tuna found in the six distinct stocks known globally in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans, as well as the Mediterranean Sea.
Angus beef It is beef derived from a specific breed of cattle indigenous to Scotland. It requires certification from the American Angus Association to receive the "Certified Angus Beef" quality mark.
Asian cuisine It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Chinese, Indian, Korean, Japanese, Bengali, Southeast Asian, etc.
Average Order Value It is the average value of all orders made by the customers at a foodservice establishment.
Bacon It is salted or smoked meat that comes from the back or sides of a pig.
Bars & Pubs It is a drinking establishment that is licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises.
Black Angus It is beef derived from a black-hided breed of cows that don't have horns.
BRC British Retail Consortium
Burger It is a sandwich consisting of one or more cooked beef patties, placed inside a sliced bread roll or bun roll.
Café It is a foodservice establishment serving various refreshments (mainly coffee) and light meals.
Cafes & Bars It is a type of foodservice business that include bars and pubs that are licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption, cafes that serve refreshments and light food items, as well as specialty tea and coffee shops, dessert bars, smoothie bars, and juice bars.
Cappuccino It is an Italian coffee drink that is traditionally prepared with equal parts double espresso, steamed milk, and steamed milk foam.
CFIA Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Chained Outlet It refers to a foodservice establishment that shares brands, operates in several locations, has central management, and standardized business practices.
Chicken Tender It refers to chicken meat prepared from the pectoralis minor muscles of a chicken bird.
Cloud Kitchen It is a foodservice business that utilizes a commercial kitchen for the purpose of preparing food for delivery or takeout only, with no dine-in customers.
Cocktail It is an alcoholic mixed drink made with either a single spirit or a combination of spirits, mixed with other ingredients such as juices, flavored syrups, tonic water, shrubs, and bitters.
Edamame It is a Japanese dish prepared with soybeans (harvested before they ripen or harden) and cooked in its pod.
EFSA European Food Safety Authority
ERS Economic Research Service of the USDA
Espresso It is a concentrated form of coffee, served in shots.
European cuisine It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Italian, French, German, English, Dutch, Danish, etc.
FDA Food and Drug Administration
Fillet Mignon It is a cut of meat taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin.
Flank Steak It is a cut of beef steak taken from the flank, which lies forward of the rear quarter of a cow.
Foodservice It refers to the part of the food industry which includes businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
Franks Also known as frankfurter or Würstchen, it is a type of highly seasoned smoked sausage popular in Austria and Germany.
FSANZ Food Standards Australia New Zealand
FSIS Food Safety and Inspection Service
FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Full service restaurant It refers to a foodservice establishment where customers are seated at a table, give their order to a server, and are served food at a table.
Ghost Kitchen It refers to a cloud kitchen.
GLA Gross Leasable Area
Gluten It is a family of proteins found in grains, including wheat, rye, spelt, and barley.
Grain-fed beef It is beef derived from cattle that have been fed a diet supplemented with soy and corn and other additives. Grain-fed cows can also be given antibiotics and growth hormones to fatten them up more quickly.
Grass-fed beef It is beef derived from cattle that have only been fed grass as feed.
Ham It refers to the pork meat taken from the leg of a pig.
HoReCa Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes
Independent Outlet It refers to a foodservice establishment that operates with a single outlet or is structured as a small chain with no more than three locations.
Juice It is a drink made from the extraction or pressing of the natural liquid contained in fruit and vegetables.
Latin American It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Mexican, Brazilian, Argentinian, Colombian, etc.
Latte It is a milk-based coffee that is made up of one or two shots of espresso, steamed milk, and a thin layer of frothed milk.
Leisure It refers to foodservice offered as a part of a recreation business, such as sports arenas, zoos, movie theaters, and museums.
Lodging It refers to foodservice offerings at hotels, motels, guesthouses, holiday homes, etc.
Macchiato It is an espresso coffee drink with a small amount of milk, usually foamed.
Meat-based cuisines This inlcudes food items like fried chicken, steak, ribs, etc. where meat is the primary ingredient for the dish.
Middle Eastern cuisine It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as Arabic, Lebanese, Iranian, Israeli, etc.
Mocktail It is an non-alcoholic mixed drink.
Mortadella It is a large Italian sausage or luncheon meat made of finely hashed or ground heat-cured pork, which incorporates at least 15% small cubes of pork fat.
North American It includes full-service offerings in restaurants that serve cuisines from cultures such as American, Canadian, Caribbean, etc.
Pastrami It refers to a highly seasoned smoked beef, typically served in thin slices.
PDO Protected Designation of Origin: It is the name of a geographical region or specific area that is recognized by official rules to produce certain foods with special characteristics related to location.
Pepperoni It is an American variety of spicy salami made from cured meat.
Pizza It is a dish made typically of flattened bread dough spread with a savory mixture usually including tomatoes and cheese and often other toppings and baked.
Primal cuts It refers to the major sections of the carcass.
Quick service restaurant It refers to a foodservice establishment that provides customers convenience, speed, and food offerings at lower prices. Customers usually help themselves and carry their own food to their tables.
Retail It refers to a foodservice outlet inside a mall. shopping complex or a commercial real estate building, where there are other businesses operating as well.
Salami It is a cured sausage consisting of fermented and air-dried meat.
Saturated fat It is a type of fat in which the fatty acid chains have all single bonds. It is generally considered unhealthy.
Sausage It is a meat product made of finely chopped and seasoned meat, which may be fresh, smoked, or pickled and which is then usually stuffed into a casing.
Scallop It is an edible shellfish that is a mollusk with a ribbed shell in two parts.
Seitan It is a plant-based meat substitute made out of wheat gluten.
Self-service kiosk It refers to a self-order point-of-sale (POS) system through which customers place and pay for their own orders at kiosks, enabling totally contactless and frictionless service.
Smoothie It is a beverage made by placing all the ingredients in a container and processing them together, without removing the pulp.
Specialty coffee & tea shops It refers to a foodservice establishment that serves only various types of tea or coffee.
Standalone It refers to a restaurants that have an independent infrastructure setup and not connected to any other business.
Sushi It is a Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanied by a variety of ingredients, such as seafood—often raw—and vegetables.
Travel It refers to foodservice offerings such as airplane food, dining on long-distance trains, and foodservice on cruise ships.
Virtual Kitchen It refers to a cloud kitchen.
Wagyu Beef It is beef derived from any of four strains of a breed of black or red Japanese cattle that are valued for their highly marbled meat.
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United Kingdom Foodservice Market Research FAQs

The United Kingdom Foodservice Market size is expected to reach USD 99.44 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 6.23% to reach USD 134.50 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the United Kingdom Foodservice Market size is expected to reach USD 99.44 billion.

Greggs PLC, McDonald's Corporation, Nando's Group Holdings Limited, PizzaExpress (Restaurants) Limited and The Restaurant Group PLC are the major companies operating in the United Kingdom Foodservice Market.

In the United Kingdom Foodservice Market, the Quick Service Restaurants segment accounts for the largest share by foodservice type.

In 2024, the Cloud Kitchen segment accounts for the fastest growing by foodservice type in the United Kingdom Foodservice Market.

In 2023, the United Kingdom Foodservice Market size was estimated at 99.44 billion. The report covers the United Kingdom Foodservice Market historical market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029. The report also forecasts the United Kingdom Foodservice Market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.

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