“Leisure venue catering remains particularly vulnerable to cut backs in consumer spending as it is often seen only as a refuelling exercise. Operators therefore need to enhance the ‘experiential’ element of their catering offer eg by offering highly customisable service formats which add a sense of occasion/’theatre’ as well as help to stem menu fatigue.”

– Helena Spicer, Senior Foodservice Analyst

Some questions answered in this report include:

“Leisure venue catering remains particularly vulnerable to cut backs in consumer spending as it is often seen only as a refuelling exercise. Operators therefore need to enhance the ‘experiential’ element of their catering offer eg by offering highly customisable service formats which add a sense of occasion/’theatre’ as well as help to stem menu fatigue.”

– Helena Spicer, Senior Foodservice Analyst

Some questions answered in this report include:

How can the industry cater to consumers under pressure?

What high street trends can leisure venue caterers tap into in order to combat reduction in spend from consumers?

How can cinema caterers develop their menus to engage key consumer groups?

How can museums/art gallery caterers engage more with visitors?