Overview

• For the first time since 1992, Currywurst has dropped out of the top three in Apetito's annual Kantinen ranking, landing in fourth place.
• Spaghetti Bolognese was the most popular dish in 2024, followed by Chicken Korma and Bami Goreng, reflecting a growing preference for international flavors.
• Four of the top ten workplace dishes in the ranking are vegetarian, with no fish dishes making the list, highlighting a shift toward plant-based meals.
• Children in schools and Kitas overwhelmingly favor vegetarian meals, while seniors continue to prefer traditional meat-based dishes like Rinderroulade.
• Apetito, one of Germany's largest catering companies, served over 1.2 million daily guests in 2024, recording €1.35 billion in revenue, an 8.5% increase from the previous year.