"Catering is also preferred for Iftar gatherings at home."

With the start of Ramadan, the demand for catering services in Türkiye has increased remarkably. The preference for professional catering services, especially for iftar gatherings held in homes, marks a new era in the sector.

According to Google search data, searches for "catering" at the start of Ramadan 2026 showed an increase of nearly 100% compared to the January average. In just one week, there was an additional increase of approximately 47% in search volume. This data reveals that catering services have become a much stronger option for planning Ramadan meals.

A "Professional" Touch to Iftar Meals at Home

Okan Yüksel, General Manager of Catering Türkiye, Türkiye's largest catering-focused marketplace, assessed the increasing demand as follows: “At the beginning of Ramadan, numerous iftar meal orders were placed through our platform. Corporate iftar gatherings already generate strong demand. However, a notable development this year is the increased preference for catering services at iftar gatherings held in homes. People are turning to this service to save time and achieve professional taste and presentation standards.”

Busy work schedules, large gatherings, and the expectation of impeccable presentation are leading hosts to delegate the operational burden to professionals. Having menu planning, production, serving, and presentation processes handled by expert teams enhances the comfort of home events.

Increased Demand Has Made Choosing the Right Company Even More Critical.

Increased demand during Ramadan makes choosing a catering company even more crucial. Hygiene standards, production capacity, references, and price-performance ratio are among the main criteria that need to be carefully considered.

Okan Yüksel emphasized the importance of comparison, stating: “When hiring for group meals or home events, you should definitely get quotes from more than one company. Menu contents, scope of services, and operational capacity should be compared. Digital platforms like Catering Türkiye provide great transparency in this regard.”

Nearly 1000 Catering Companies in 59 Cities

Catering Türkiye offers both corporate and individual users the opportunity to obtain comparative quotes from approximately 1000 catering companies operating in 59 cities across Türkiye.

Users, www.cateringturkiye.com Through a single platform, users can evaluate offers from different companies and choose the option that best suits their needs and budget.

Increased demand during Ramadan and the rise in digital searches indicate that the catering sector is strengthening its growth momentum. From home meals to corporate events, professional catering services are now being chosen in a more planned and conscious manner.

Source: HORECA TREND and Catering Türkiye