International cuisine was one of the cuisine types in kenya, along with American and Italian cuisines, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. In its menu analysis of International cuisine in kenya report, GlobalData analyses 13,426 menu items in kenya and provides an overview of the cuisines available across the foodservice channel in kenya. According to the report, International cuisine makes up 24% of all restaurant types in kenya. Buy the report here.
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Fruit was found to be the most-used ingredient in International cuisine featuring in 19% of menu items, followed by vegetables and chicken. Cheese and herbs, spices & seasonings were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the International cuisine have risen by 6%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the International cuisine in kenya is expected to experience overall growth.
Different cuisines exhibited mixed price movements within kenya foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Of all the cuisines, Italian cuisine exhibited highest price increase, while Japanese cuisine experienced a maximum price decrease.
An in-depth analysis of International cuisine price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in International cuisine menu prices during 2022-2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, International cuisine menu items in Upper Hill became more affordable as compared to Mombasa and Gigiri.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators too, look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In the Kenyan market, restaurant operators rely on innovation as a crucial tactic to appeal to customers as well as optimize costs. As increasing number of consumers seek novel experiences, foodservice operators must continuously innovate their menu choices, providing superior taste and quality along with a diverse selection of dishes. Operators should highlight the distinctive tastes and flavors of their food and beverage offerings in a convenient format to enhance customer engagement.
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GlobalData’s Online Menu Intelligence is a database of cost and profit foodservice operators on menus within Foodservice Intelligence Center. The tool’s several search options, such as cuisine, category, menu item, ingredient, and restaurant, help users to conduct focused searches in terms of price analysis (average price and change in prices), menu item claims, popular categories, cuisine/ingredient penetration levels, etc.
