NAICS Code for Catering Business
The NAICS code for a catering business is 722320, Caterers. Catering for events and banquets falls under 722320, Caterers. Running a cafeteria or dining facility under contract is 722310, Food Service Contractors, which Census also calls industrial catering. Agencies use 722320 for events and 722310 for ongoing dining operations.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 722320 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 722310 Food Service Contractors | You run a cafeteria or dining facility under contract. | $47 million or less in receipts |
| 722330 Mobile Food Services | You sell food from a truck or cart. | $9 million or less in receipts |
| 561920 Convention and Trade Show Organizers | You plan events but don't cook. | $20 million or less in receipts |
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How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a catering business?
The NAICS code for a catering business is 722320, Caterers. Catering for events and banquets falls under 722320, Caterers. Running a cafeteria or dining facility under contract is 722310, Food Service Contractors, which Census also calls industrial catering. Agencies use 722320 for events and 722310 for ongoing dining operations.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 722320?
A business counts as small under NAICS 722320 with $9 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.