Gen Z consumers (those born between 1997 and 2012) like to experience new food and cuisines, and will go out of their way to eat at a restaurant that offers convenience and better customer service.
Those are two insights from YouGov Profiles, a continuous, nationally representative survey, conducted in July 2025.
The allure of the great outdoors is proving irresistible to a growing number of catering clients.
“At Constellation Culinary Group, we’ve seen a continued and growing preference for outdoor events across a wide variety of occasions,” says Katia Ponomareva, director of catering for off-premise events. “The pandemic certainly reshaped how people think about gathering spaces, elevating the appeal of fresh air and natural surroundings.”
To meet the rising demand for outdoor affairs, caterers and venues across the country are creating events that are a breath of fresh air.
Caviar carts, sensorial cocktails and corporate events that emphasize flexibility.
Those are just a few of the 2025 industry trends identified by Elite Catering + Event Professionals (ECEP), a collaborative network of leaders from the world’s top catering and hospitality organizations. The organization released the ECEP 2025 Trends Report, compiled during this year’s ECEP Symposium in Napa, California.
