--- title: Cater description: A hub for catering teams to stay up-to-date on catering news and upcoming events, and access exclusive resources and insights from industry experts. image: https://cater.lunchbox.io/hubfs/Cater_Preview_Image.png --- **POWERED BY LUNCHBOX**   # A Hub for Catering Executives & Marketers Stay in-the-know on catering news and upcoming events, and access exclusive resources and insights from industry experts. ![](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hubfs/Comp_64.gif) ![AutomatedPrepSheets](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/AutomatedPrepSheets.png?width=47&name=AutomatedPrepSheets.png) ## $73B+ U.S. Catering Industry - EMR ![Anticipated Growth](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/AnticipatedGrowth.png?width=43&name=AnticipatedGrowth.png) ## $124B+ Anticipated growth by 2032 - EMR ![Off Premise](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/OffPremise.png?width=40&name=OffPremise.png) ## 75% Catering orders placed off-premise - EMR ![YoYIncrease](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/YoYIncrease.png?width=40&name=YoYIncrease.png) ## 7.7% Expected CAG rate from 2023 to 2030 - Grand View ![IndutstryRevenue](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/IndutstryRevenue.png?width=38&name=IndutstryRevenue.png) ## 10% Restaurant industry revenue is catering - Ginux ![CorporateOrders](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/CorporateOrders.png?width=40&name=CorporateOrders.png) ## 60% Catering market is corporate orders - Ginux **STAY IN-THE-KNOW **  ## Catering Column Stay up-to-date on all catering industry news with a curated library of top stories across the restaurant and QSR space.  [ Read the Column ](https://cater.lunchbox.io/column?hsLang=en) [![Nation's Restaurant News](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/NRN-1.png?width=800&height=640&name=NRN-1.png) ##### Catering Becomes a Bigger Part of the Conversation in Q2 News Source: NRN ###### Read the Article → ](https://www.nrn.com/finance/catering-becomes-bigger-part-conversation-q2) [![QSR](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/QSR.png?width=800&height=640&name=QSR.png) ##### For Catering, a Comeback Turns Into Fast-Growing Priority News Source: QSR   ###### Read the Article → ](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/story/for-catering-a-comeback-turns-into-a-fast-growing-priority/) [![Restaurant Dive](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/RestaurantDive.png?width=800&height=640&name=RestaurantDive.png) ##### Return-to-Office Traffic is Fueling a Catering Boom in 2024 News Source: Restaurant Dive   ###### Read the Article → ](https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/return-to-office-fueling-restaurant-catering-growth-outlook-2024/705757/) [![Forbes](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hs-fs/hubfs/Forbes.png?width=800&height=640&name=Forbes.png) ##### Addressing The 'Food At Work' Boom: How Technology Is... News Source: Forbes   ###### Read the Article → ](https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2024/06/07/addressing-the-food-at-work-boom-how-technology-is-shaping-the-future-of-workplace-meals/?sh=403eb3f143fc) **HEAR FROM OUR CATER COUNCIL ** ## Tap into Top Insights from Catering Experts Learn from the top catering experts in the industry as you develop your operations or consider strategic adjustments. [ Learn more ](https://cater.lunchbox.io/council?hsLang=en) ![Catering Leaders](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hubfs/Section3-2.png) **FOR THE OPERATORS  ** ## Industry Resources Access top industry resources to help you grow your corporate catering sales and drive efficiencies. [ Access Resources ](https://cater.lunchbox.io/resources?hsLang=en) ![Catering Revenue Calculator](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hubfs/Section4-Jun-07-2024-05-35-29-7010-PM.png) ##### Interactive Catering ROI Calculator for Operators Calculate your path to $1M in annual catering sales and set realistic goals... [ Access Calculator → ](https://enterprise.lunchbox.io/getting-started-lead-generation/) ![First-Party Catering Emerges as a New Frontier for Restaurant Tech](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hubfs/Section4_2-Jun-20-2024-06-25-21-7495-PM.png) ##### First-Party Catering Emerges as a New Frontier for Restaurant... Tech Check: As catering booms, more tech companies are offering... [ Access Guide → ](https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/technology/first-party-catering-emerges-new-frontier-restaurant-tech) ![How to Launch
a New Online Catering Platform](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hubfs/Section4_3-4.png) ##### How to Launch a New Online Catering Platform Lunchbox shares four easy steps that can jumpstart your new catering... [ Access Article → ](https://lunchbox.io/how-to-launch-a-new-online-catering-platform?utm_campaign=Catering%20Digest%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8nq1BjXYn6vydRIJ5Bh3CBN5J-aMN_vc3u63JQJnDOy_U13Uv2rzapywtsDWApn537y_qAsVEoY8BKu-bXy3HN8FWcDA&_hsmi=2&utm_content=2&utm_source=hs_email) What is Cater? Cater is a QSR, Fast Casual, and Restaurant catering industry space to [stay current](https://cater.lunchbox.io/column?hsLang=en) on all catering news, resources, tools, data, and guides.  How can I leverage Cater? Gain insights from [leading figures](https://cater.lunchbox.io/council?hsLang=en) in the catering industry and [access resources](https://cater.lunchbox.io/resources?hsLang=en) from the best to help grow catering sales and drive efficiencies. How do I become a member of Cater? Cater access is free and open to all. Subscribe to our newsletter to be an official member.  How can I stay up to date on Cater news? Subscribe to our monthly newsletter below for a summary of the biggest stories, [follow Cater on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cater-powered-by-lunchbox) to get daily updates, and join the [Cater LinkedIn Group](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9831073/) to leverage the community for all things catering growth. **PAST & FUTURE IN CATERING ** ## Events & Webinars Tune into future or past webinars and events to hear from industry experts and learn more about the future of catering. ![Building a Scalable Catering Sales & Guest Engagement Strategy](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hubfs/Section5-1.png) ##### Building a Scalable Catering Guest Engagement & Sales Strategy Webinar | Lunchbox **Jennifer Saunders**, Subway **Kelly Grogan**, CRUMBS  **Byron Duncan, **New Catering Connections **Host: Nabeel Alamgir**, Lunchbox [ Watch Recap → ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZshrsK-nvg) ![The Catering & Event Odyssey](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hubfs/Section5_2-2.png) ##### The Catering & Event Odyssey: Innovate, Celebrate, Inspire | Catersource February 24 – 27, 2025 Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL [ Register Now → ](https://informaconnect.com/catersource-thespecialevent/) ![The Restaurant Catering Workshop](https://cater.lunchbox.io/hubfs/Section5-2.png) ##### The Restaurant Catering Workshop October 15 - 16, 2024 Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Presented By: Fast Casual Executive Summit & OPGA [ Learn More → ](https://web.cvent.com/event/322b7fc4-e582-434a-9dfd-fea1cae12b9e/summary) ## Subscribe to the Catering Newsletter We're sourcing top restaurant and QSR catering industry news, data, and tech in one place. Subscribe for monthly updates. News • Tech • Events • Resources • Data