What is hospitality?The catering services sector

Hospitality is a worldwide industry which has become one of the biggest employers in the world, requiring a wide range of skills.

Part ofHospitality (CCEA)The hospitality industry

The catering services sector

Within the catering services sector the provision of food, drink and accommodation is not the main purpose of the organisation.

This sector provides a service to another organisation and it may be for profit or it may not.

The catering services sector may be found in:

  • Hospitals
  • Residential homes
  • Prisons
  • Schools
  • Colleges and Universities
  • Leisure facilities
  • Tourism attractions
  • Night clubs
  • Theatres
  • Cinemas
  • Festivals
  • In-house staff food
  • In-flight meals
  • Food on a ferry
  • Cruise ship