Commercial Catering Equipment Market Report 2026

The commercial catering equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $12.66 billion in 2025 to $13.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of restaurant and hospitality sectors, growth in commercial food service establishments, increasing adoption of standardized kitchen equipment, rising investments in hotel infrastructure, availability of advanced food preparation machinery.

The commercial catering equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $16.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for automated kitchen solutions, rising focus on sustainable foodservice operations, expansion of cloud kitchens, growing adoption of smart refrigeration systems, increasing regulatory focus on food safety. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for energy-efficient kitchen equipment, rising adoption of smart cooking appliances, growing focus on food safety and hygiene equipment, expansion of modular kitchen solutions, enhanced equipment durability and performance.

The growing number of restaurants is expected to drive the growth of the commercial catering equipment market in the coming years. Restaurants, which prepare and serve meals and beverages to customers for payment, are increasing in number due to rising demand for dining out, shifting consumer preferences, and changing lifestyles. Commercial catering equipment is essential for restaurants to operate efficiently, maintain food quality, ensure safety, and control costs. For example, in November 2024, the National Restaurant Association reported that the total number of restaurants in the US reached 749,404 in 2023, reflecting a 5.7% increase from 2022. Consequently, the rising number of restaurants is boosting demand for commercial catering equipment.

Companies in the commercial catering equipment market are focusing on innovative products to meet the evolving needs of modern commercial kitchens. Hot holding cabinets, also known as warming cabinets or hot boxes, are designed to keep prepared food at safe, hot temperatures until serving. In April 2024, Lincat, a UK-based commercial catering equipment manufacturer, launched Invoq ovens in collaboration with HOUNÖ, a renowned high-end oven manufacturer. These Invoq ovens offer advanced features and designs tailored to address the changing requirements of the culinary industry, setting new standards in commercial kitchens.

In March 2023, The Airedale Group, a UK-based provider of commercial kitchen design, installation, maintenance, and manufacturing services, acquired Sprint Refrigeration & Catering Ltd for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aimed to enhance Airedale’s commercial catering equipment capabilities by combining its fabrication, engineering, and nationwide support services with Sprint’s design-build and service expertise, increasing scale and technological capacity for customers. Sprint Refrigeration & Catering Ltd specializes in the design, installation, and ongoing maintenance of commercial kitchens, bars, and catering equipment.

Major companies operating in the commercial catering equipment market are Middleby Corporation, Franke Holding AG, Hoshizaki Corporation, Welbilt Inc., Electrolux Professional AB, Rational AG, Bizerba SE & Co. KG, ITW Food Equipment Group, Henny Penny Corporation, Fagor Industrial, Hatco Corporation, Alto-Shaam Inc., Lincat Limited, Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment, Turbo Air Inc., MKN Maschinenfabrik Kurt Neubauer GmbH & Co KG, Robot Coupe, Waring Commercial, Kent Catering Equipment, Koolmax Group Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the commercial catering equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the commercial catering equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the commercial catering equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The commercial catering equipment market consists of sales of refrigeration and storage equipment, food preparation equipment, cooking equipment, and heating equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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