Restaurants and mobile food service activities

NACE code 56.10 covers a vital industry within the broader food service sector. Restaurants and mobile food service activities play a crucial role in the economy, providing dining experiences, catering services, and food delivery options to consumers. This industry is a significant employer and contributes to the vibrancy of local communities, as well as the overall hospitality and tourism landscape.

Establishments under NACE code 56.10 utilize a range of production techniques to prepare and serve food. This typically involves the procurement of raw ingredients, food preparation and cooking methods, plating and presentation, and service delivery to customers. Many restaurants also employ inventory management, menu planning, and quality control processes to ensure consistent and high-quality offerings.

The main inputs required for the restaurant and mobile food service industry include food and beverage ingredients, kitchen equipment and appliances, tableware and serving utensils, and labor. Establishments may also require commercial real estate, utilities, and transportation services to support their operations.

The primary outputs of NACE code 56.10 are prepared meals, snacks, and beverages served to customers in a variety of settings, including dine-in restaurants, fast-food establishments, and mobile food trucks or carts. The output of this industry is often consumed by 47.11 Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating, 55.10 Hotels and similar accommodation, and 93.29 Other amusement and recreation activities, among other sectors.