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Contract caterers extend long run of growth in second quarter
August 12, 2026
Britain’s top contract caterers increased their sales by 9.3% in the second quarter of 2026, the latest Contract Catering Tracker from NIQ, Bidfood and UKHospitality reveals.
The Contract Catering Tracker from NIQ and Bidfood, supported by UKHospitality, is exclusively available to members. For contract catering members, it is a valuable tool to benchmark your business against the wider sector.
Members can access exclusive catering sales data
Contract catering members can exclusively access the sector's quarterly and monthly sales figures for Q4, as well as insight into private sector catering and the number of outlets serviced by contract catering.
Our Contract Catering Tracker can provide you with the essential tools to benchmark your catering business.