2023 Restaurant Association Consumer Dining Insights Report - Restaurant Association of New Zealand

The 2023 Hospitality Report provides top line statistics on the hospitality industry.

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of consumer spending and behaviour patterns in the dining and takeaway industry, based on our latest consumer research data. A survey was conducted in October 2023 with 4000 participants from across New Zealand. The key findings reveal the median weekly expenditure on dining was $114, with notable regional variations. Modern New Zealand cuisine emerges as the top culinary preference among diners, followed by Italian and Japanese cuisines.

In terms of dining frequency, most consumers dine out monthly or weekly, with a significant proportion maintaining their spending habits. However, approximately 40% of respondents have reduced their dining expenses over the past year, primarily due to decreased dining frequency or a shift to more affordable options. Conversely, a smaller segment reports increased spending, attributed to more frequent dining or opting ...