Catering's new era: Meet the Top 30 Innovators of 2025In its second year, the 2025 "Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering" celebrates the individuals steering the transformation — those scaling programs, partnering cross-functionally and building durable revenue beyond the four walls. Photo: NMGSeptember 8, 2025 by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.comCatering has moved from a side channel to a full-blown strategy. In the U.S., the catering market was valued at roughly $75 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow steadily over the next decade. These leaders must work with everyone from CEOs to hourly employees to not only create buy-in but also to execute orders. In its second year, the 2025 "Top 30 Movers & Shakers: Catering" celebrates the individuals steering the transformation — those scaling programs, partnering cross-functionally and building durable revenue beyond the four walls.