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NAICS Code· 722320

Caterers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing single event-based food services. These establishments generally have equipment and vehicles to transport meals and snacks to events and/or prepare food at an off-premise site. Banquet halls with catering staff are included in this industry. Examples of events catered by establishments in this industry are graduation parties, wedding receptions, business or retirement luncheons, and trade shows. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 722320 – Caterers encompasses the provision of prepared food and beverage services for events, institutional settings, and temporary operations, including on-site meal service, banquet catering, mobile food service, and contract food management. This sector supports federal operations requiring scalable, compliant, and logistically complex dining solutions for personnel in remote, temporary, or high-density environments.

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Active Contracts
$78.5M
Total Obligations (12mo)
600
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
205
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
+126.6%
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Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 722320.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 722320 – Caterers encompasses the provision of prepared food and beverage services for events, institutional settings, and temporary operations, including on-site meal service, banquet catering, mobile food service, and contract food management. This sector supports federal operations requirin...

NAICS 722320 – Caterers encompasses the provision of prepared food and beverage services for events, institutional settings, and temporary operations, including on-site meal service, banquet catering, mobile food service, and contract food management. This sector supports federal operations requiring scalable, compliant, and logistically complex dining solutions for personnel in remote, temporary, or high-density environments. Caterers in government contracting often operate under strict food safety standards, including HACCP protocols and USDA/FDA compliance, and may be tasked with serving specialized dietary needs such as kosher, halal, or allergen-free meals. The services are critical to sustaining mission readiness across DoD installations, federal training centers, and community service programs, where consistent, high-volume food delivery is essential to operational continuity. Top contractors in this sector include CATERING LINK INC, BPM SERVICES INC, AVENUE CONTRACT SOLUTIONS, LLC, and S'MEL GOOD CATERING LLC, representing a mix of small businesses and mid-sized primes with proven expertise in federal food service logistics. These firms frequently compete for task orders under GSA schedules and IDIQ contracts, leveraging niche capabilities in mobile catering, event-specific menus, and rapid deployment support. The Department of Defense is the leading buyer, procuring catering services for military bases, training exercises, and temporary field operations. The Corporation for National and Community Service also awards contracts to support meal programs for AmeriCorps volunteers and community service events. Demand is driven by mission-critical needs for nutritionally balanced, safe, and timely food service in non-traditional settings. The competitive landscape is characterized by high entry barriers due to regulatory compliance and logistical complexity, but opportunities persist for contractors with strong food safety certifications, scalable supply chains, and experience in federal procurement frameworks. Growth is steady, fueled by ongoing deployment cycles and the federal government’s emphasis on reliable, mission-aligned food services.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 722320, ranked by dollars won.

Ranked by total awards
CompanyTotal AwardsContracts
SARDIS CATERING INC.$27.5M4
DUTCH MILL CATERING, LLC$12.5M2
YTI CATERING LLC$5.1M4
GUARDIAN TECHNICAL CONTRACTING$3.8M2
CAROLINA RENTAL GROUP INC$2.9M3
INSTALLATION FOOD LLC$2.3M2
EUROLATIN HOSPITALITY CORP$2.3M1
JTG CORPORATION PTE. LTD.$1.8M8
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES$1.0M23
FRANKIES RESTAURANT AND CATERING, LLC$878K7

Top Agencies

Federal agencies directing the most contract spending toward NAICS 722320.

Department Of Defense491 awards$60.5M
W7M1 Uspfo Activity Dc Arng2 awards$9.5M
Department Of Agriculture37 awards$3.3M
Department Of State26 awards$1.4M
W7NB Uspfo Activity La Arng3 awards$827K
Department Of Homeland Security3 awards$815K
Department Of Justice6 awards$308K
Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk1 award$230K
W7NM Uspfo Activity Nv Arng7 awards$221K
Department Of Veterans Affairs1 award$206K

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NAICS code 722320 covers Caterers. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing single event-based food services. These establishments generally have equipment and vehicles to transport meals and snacks to events and/or prepare food at an off-premise site. Banquet halls with catering staff are included in this industry. Examples of events catered by establishments in this industry are graduation parties, wedding receptions, business or retirement luncheons, and trade shows. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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MEAL, TAILORED OPERAThe Defense Logistics Agency has awarded BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA, INC. a delivery order under contract SPE3S125DZ101 for a single line item: MEAL, TAILORED OPERA, identified by NSN 8970016287262 and PR 7017475546. The total contract value is $4,420.46, with the award date set for July 13, 2026. This procurement is part of a federal acquisition under the Department of Defense, with no specific set-aside designation or NAICS code indicated. The place of performance and office address details are not specified, and the contract was posted on the DIBBS system as an award notice. All performance and delivery obligations are tied to this single meal item under the referenced solicitation number SPE3S126F1269.
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Emergency Contingency for Catering During A Declared EmergenThis contract solicitation, issued by the East Baton Rouge City Parish Purchasing under solicitation number 20008-A26-95236, seeks emergency catering services to be provided during declared emergencies within East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. The services required include the provision of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight bag lunches for responders on a per-person basis, with pricing to be submitted by offerors in blank unit price fields, making the total contract value unspecified at this stage. Deliveries are F.O.B. destination, meaning vendors must include all transportation costs to final locations within the parish, and performance is triggered event-driven rather than on a fixed schedule, with meals to be delivered on-site at emergency staging areas as needed. The solicitation explicitly requires compliance with federal regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Public Law 115-232 Section 889, as well as Louisiana state laws governing hazardous materials, chemical handling, and labor standards. All work must utilize new materials and carry a one-year written guarantee, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the government at the final delivery point. Offerors must submit proposals in person or via the Central Bidding portal by 11:00 a.m. CST on August 4, 2026; email and fax submissions are prohibited. Proposals must use official city-parish forms, include all issued addenda, and be manually signed. Subcontracting plans demonstrating good-faith efforts to include Small Business Enterprises, Minority Business Enterprises, and Women Business Enterprises are required, along with certifications confirming compliance with the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Act, suspension/debarment status via SAM.gov, and the Fair Chance Ordinance. While no formal evaluation factors or award criteria are listed, bids with payment-in-advance or C.O.D. terms will be rejected, and contractors must be registered in SAM and maintain compliance with federal audit requirements under OMB Circular A-133 and 2 C.F.R. Part 200. Payment is net 30 days after invoice submission to the Purchasing Division at 222 St. Louis Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, with Elizabeth Miller serving as the primary administrative contact. No technical representative, contracting officer, or detailed contract administration personnel are named, and while regulatory clauses are incorporated by reference, no formal FAR clause numbering or alternate versions are provided.
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Emergency Meal Catering – Breakfast ServiceEast Baton Rouge City Parish Purchasing is soliciting subcontractors to provide individual breakfast meals to emergency responders during active emergency events within the parish. Services must be delivered on an as-needed basis to designated locations, ensuring timely and reliable access to nutrition for personnel responding to critical incidents. The contract falls under NAICS code 722320, specifically identifying it as a food service and catering arrangement, and is open to qualified subcontractors who can demonstrate the ability to meet operational demands during high-pressure situations. Responses are due by August 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with the solicitation posted on July 10, 2026, and all deliveries must align with the logistical needs of emergency operations in the parish.
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Emergency Meal Catering – Dinner ServiceThe contract titled Emergency Meal Catering – Dinner Service is a subcontract issued by East Baton Rouge City Parish Purchasing under the NAICS code 722320, which pertains to food service activities. It requires vendors to provide individual hot dinner meals during emergency operations, with deliveries mandated to staging areas within East Baton Rouge Parish. Meals must be delivered within strictly defined timeframes following event activation to ensure timely support to personnel and affected residents. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, with responses due by 5:00 PM on August 4, 2026. Performance is localized exclusively within East Baton Rouge Parish, and the contract is intended to support emergency response efforts through reliable, scalable meal provision. While specific delivery schedules and meal quantities are not detailed in the provided data, compliance with operational timelines and quality standards for hot meal delivery is critical to meeting emergency service obligations.
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Emergency Meal Catering – Bagged Lunch ServiceThe contract entails the provision of bagged lunch meals for emergency personnel engaged in incident response operations within East Baton Rouge Parish, with all deliveries made F.O.B. destination to ensure meals are received at the operational site. The service is classified under NAICS code 722320, indicating it falls under the food service and catering sector, and is structured as a subcontract, meaning it is issued under an existing prime contractual arrangement. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM, allowing potential vendors a limited window to submit proposals. The contracting authority is the East Baton Rouge City Parish Purchasing office under the Louisiana state government, though specific office details and point of contact information are not provided in the data. Delivery logistics require meals to be staged and transported to active response locations without delay, ensuring timely nutrition support for first responders during critical operations.
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Nutrition Services (Snack Provision)The contract outlines the provision of daily snacks to students during after-school hours, with strict adherence to established child nutrition standards and nutritional guidelines. The service is intended to support student health and well-being through consistent, balanced, and age-appropriate snack options that align with federal and state dietary requirements. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 722320, relating to food service providers, and is managed by the Division of Planning, Research & Evaluation in New Jersey. All offerings must be compliant with regulatory frameworks governing school nutrition programs, ensuring that snacks contribute positively to students’ dietary needs without compromising safety, quality, or accessibility. Proposals must be submitted by the specified deadline of July 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM, with no solicitation number assigned. The place of performance and agency address details are not provided, indicating that services may be required across multiple locations under the jurisdiction of the New Jersey agency. While no specific set-aside provisions or organizational type requirements are indicated, bidders are expected to demonstrate capacity to deliver consistent, reliable, and compliant snack services on a daily basis during after-school periods. Access to the contract portal is available through the provided link for further submission details and requirements.
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RFP-758-2700000001-1 | Catering & Bartending Services - My Old KY Home State ParkThe Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Department of Parks – Purchasing, is seeking up to three qualified vendors to provide catering and bartending services at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown, KY. The solicitation, numbered RFP-758-2700000001-1, was issued on July 9, 2026, with proposals due by July 31, 2026, at 3:30 PM ET, and must be submitted electronically via the state’s eProcurement system, requiring all vendors to be registered in the Vendor Self Service portal at least 24–48 hours in advance. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed unit price basis, with prices locked for the first twelve months, and potential adjustments only permitted after that period based on industry-wide cost changes and subject to state approval. The initial term is one year, with four optional two-year renewal periods pending mutual agreement. Services include full catering with all labor, equipment, and supplies delivered and cleaned up prior to and following events such as weddings, receptions, and conferences, and bartending services where all alcohol is supplied by the state. Vendors must operate within a fourteen-day notice window for event requests and are required to maintain strict temperature control with hot foods served hot and cold foods served cold, under stringent sanitation standards during transport and service. Evaluation will be conducted by a Proposal Evaluation Committee using a weighted point system totaling 1,050 points, with major emphasis on Company Background, Capabilities, and Staff Availability (250 points), Experience (250 points), and Cost Proposal (300 points), followed by Fees (150 points) and Value Added (100 points). Proposals must pass two mandatory gates: no conflict of interest involving prior RFP development or review, and no record of poor performance within the past twelve months. Kentucky resident vendors will receive reciprocal preference, and preferences may also apply to Qualified Bidders or the Department of Corrections’ Prison Industries. Technical and Cost Proposals must be submitted as three separate documents with strict naming conventions and formatting rules—no hyperlinks, embedded files, or pricing in the Technical Proposal—and the total submission must not exceed 65,000 KB. Vendors must also provide comprehensive insurance coverage including $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate for Commercial General Liability, Liquor Liability, and Automobile Liability, with certificates on ACORD forms naming the Commonwealth as an additional
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Institutional Food Service ManagementThe contract encompasses the full-service management of food operations at three facilities within Effingham County: the Prison, the Jail, and the Senior Citizens Center. The contractor will be responsible for all aspects of meal service including menu planning, daily operations, staffing supervision, inventory management, and strict adherence to federal and state health, safety, and nutritional standards. This includes ensuring meals meet dietary requirements for diverse populations, maintaining sanitation protocols, and managing procurement of food and supplies efficiently and cost-effectively. The position requires experienced personnel capable of overseeing large-scale institutional kitchens with accountability for quality, compliance, and timely service. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 722320 for Institutional Food Service and was posted on July 8, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026. The contracting authority is the Effingham County Board of Commissioners in Georgia, and while specific location details are pending, performance is expected across all three county facilities. Bidders must demonstrate proven ability to manage complex food service environments, comply with regulatory guidelines, and deliver services in a secure and sensitive setting. All proposals must align with the county’s expectations for operational excellence, accountability, and resident well-being.
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Food Services for Effingham County Prison, Jail, and Senior Citizens Center 2026Effingham County is seeking a qualified contractor to manage comprehensive food service operations across its Prison, Jail, and Senior Citizens Center, with the goal of delivering consistent, nutritious, and compliant meals to all residents. The contract requires the selected provider to supply all labor, supervision, food products, supplies, equipment, and related services necessary to operate a fully integrated, turnkey food service program that meets the distinct dietary, safety, and regulatory demands of correctional and senior care environments. The contractor must have proven experience in institutional food service, strong operational oversight, and a commitment to adherence with federal, state, and local health and nutrition standards. The solicitation, designated as PE-65100-NONST-2027-000000055, was posted on July 8, 2026, with proposals due by August 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The contract will support facilities located throughout Effingham County, Georgia, and the award will be made by the Effingham County Board of Commissioners. All inquiries should be directed to Sydney Edwards, the primary point of contact, via email at SLEdwards@effinghamcounty.org or phone at 912-754-2159. The successful bidder will be expected to ensure seamless daily operations, maintain high levels of food safety and service reliability, and demonstrate the ability to scale and adapt services across three different but interconnected institutional settings.
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Food Preparation - Marine Security Guard Residence in BernThe U.S. Embassy Bern is seeking a part-time cook to prepare and serve three fresh meals daily—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—for seven Marine Security Guards at the MSG Residence in Bern. The cook must work on-site in the residence kitchen, without requiring full-day presence, and must be available seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Weekend meals may be prepared and pre-portioned on Fridays in compliance with Swiss food safety and hygiene standards, with proper labeling and storage required. A rotating menu plan must be submitted for approval and all ingredients must be sourced according to Embassy guidelines. The cook must hold a valid Swiss food handling certification, demonstrate prior experience preparing meals for groups, and be able to begin service no later than August 1, 2026. All responsibilities include full adherence to local regulations regarding food preparation, storage, and reheating. Proposals must be submitted electronically to bernGSOContracting@state.gov by July 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM GMT. The position is identified under solicitation number 19SZ2326Q0005 and falls under NAICS code 722320 for food service activities. The place of performance is the Marine Security Guard Residence in Bern, with the exact address provided after award. The contracting office is located in Washington D.C., but all work must be performed in Bern, Switzerland. The position is not subject to any small business or other set-aside requirements. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will determine the daily schedule in coordination with the selected provider.
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International Catering and Hospitality ServicesThe contract entails the provision of high-end catering and hospitality services tailored to the cultural and dietary needs of international diplomatic delegations, ensuring full compliance with protocol-sensitive requirements and international customs. Services must be delivered with precision and discretion, reflecting the elevated standards expected in diplomatic settings, including accommodation of diverse religious, nutritional, and cultural dietary restrictions. The work is performance-based and centered on delivering seamless, professional experiences that uphold the dignity and expectations of foreign missions. This subcontract is classified under NAICS code 722320 for food service activities and is managed by the Department of State through its Acquisitions - Aqm Momentum office. Services are to be performed primarily in Washington, with no specified geographic restrictions beyond the core location. The contract was posted on July 8, 2026, and is structured as a subcontract, indicating it supports a larger primary agreement. No set-aside provisions or specific organizational type requirements are indicated, and the place of performance is limited to a single city without additional address details provided.
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Request for Food Services This solicitation seeks proposals for food services under Supply Arrangement W6399-23-DB05, open exclusively to existing holders of that arrangement. Vendors not currently part of the supply arrangement must first qualify through the contracting officer at Public Services and Procurement Canada before being eligible to submit a proposal. The requirement, titled Request for Food Services, is identified by solicitation number W6399-27-TR04 and is issued by the Department of National Defence on behalf of the Government of Canada, with performance expected across Canada. The North American Industry Classification System code 722320 classifies this as a food service provision. The proposal response deadline is July 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, with the solicitation posted on July 8, 2026. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Chris Muldoon, reachable via email at christopher.muldoon@forces.gc.ca. The opportunity is published on Canada Buys, and no set-aside preferences are specified.
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