NAICS Code 72232: Caterers
NAICS industry
Definition
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.
Government contracts for this service: PSC L073 Food Preparation and Serving Equipment Technical Representation and PSC S203 Food Services
Code facts
- Part of
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72
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722
- 7223
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722
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72
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 684 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $35,660,689 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Business activities under NAICS 722320
- Banquet halls with catering staff
- Caterers
- Catering services, social
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Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $48,225 |
| FY2026 | $84,362,480 |
| FY2025 | $35,660,689 |
| FY2024 | $30,141,266 |
| FY2023 | $26,808,690 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sardis Catering Inc. | $33,627,523 | |
| 2 | Dutch Mill Catering, LLC | $6,264,408 | |
| 3 | Guardian Technical Contracting | $5,106,946 | |
| 4 | YTI Catering LLC | $5,085,063 | |
| 5 | JTG Corporation Pte. LTD. | $2,963,422 | |
| 6 | Crown Services LLC | $2,225,491 | |
| 7 | Blue Moon Catering Inc. | $1,652,436 | |
| 8 | Carolina Rental Group Inc. | $1,429,461 | |
| 9 | The Bridge General Trading And Contracting Company W.L.L. | $1,400,000 | |
| 10 | Mother Lode Firecamp Services Inc. | $1,139,773 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 72232 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $69,853,828 | |
| 2 | Department of Agriculture | $8,805,482 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $2,295,539 | |
| 4 | Department of State | $1,275,179 | |
| 5 | Air Force | $786,017 | |
| 6 | Department of Homeland Security | $527,275 | |
| 7 | Department of Justice | $270,121 | |
| 8 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $206,330 | |
| 9 | Department of the Treasury | $155,400 | |
| 10 | Department of the Interior | $78,617 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L073 Technical Representation Services: Food Preparation and Serving Equipment | $39,891,931 | |
| 2 | S203 Food Services | $36,506,204 | |
| 3 | 8940 Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations | $1,596,257 | |
| 4 | 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish | $1,551,437 | |
| 5 | 8945 Food, Oils and Fats | $1,516,810 | |
| 6 | S201 Custodial Janitorial Services | $900,640 | |
| 7 | 8970 Composite Food Packages | $471,476 | |
| 8 |
X1AB Lease/ |
$384,424 | |
| 9 |
V231 Lodging – Hotel/ |
$340,844 | |
| 10 | W099 Lease or Rental of Equipment: Miscellaneous | $280,136 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $40,164,900 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $5,841,034 | |
| 3 | California | $2,707,888 | |
| 4 | South Carolina | $1,924,306 | |
| 5 | Montana | $1,849,005 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | $1,645,191 | |
| 7 | Washington | $1,579,596 | |
| 8 | Louisiana | $1,506,216 | |
| 9 | Nebraska | $1,146,519 | |
| 10 | Arizona | $958,874 | |
| 11 | Oklahoma | $958,496 | |
| 12 | Utah | $940,202 | |
| 13 | Florida | $843,229 | |
| 14 | Oregon | $816,426 | |
| 15 | Texas | $808,884 | |
| 16 | Ohio | $769,947 | |
| 17 | New Mexico | $608,919 | |
| 18 | Idaho | $556,053 | |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $523,287 | |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $517,475 | |
| 21 | Michigan | $444,241 | |
| 22 | Alabama | $368,893 | |
| 23 | Kansas | $355,039 | |
| 24 | Illinois | $305,062 | |
| 25 | Colorado | $285,699 | |
| 26 | Virginia | $238,046 | |
| 27 | Arkansas | $235,298 | |
| 28 | Mississippi | $228,854 | |
| 29 | Tennessee | $217,377 | |
| 30 | Hawaii | $213,396 | |
| 31 | Wyoming | $205,347 | |
| 32 | Guam | $203,721 | |
| 33 | Minnesota | $195,154 | |
| 34 | Indiana | $188,735 | |
| 35 | Missouri | $184,671 | |
| 36 | Nevada | $180,025 | |
| 37 | Iowa | $177,320 | |
| 38 | Maine | $110,288 | |
| 39 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $86,390 | |
| 40 | Vermont | $76,189 | |
| 41 | Puerto Rico | $69,800 | |
| 42 | North Dakota | $67,766 | |
| 43 | West Virginia | $65,943 | |
| 44 | New York | $42,960 | |
| 45 | Massachusetts | $36,870 | |
| 46 | Delaware | $31,022 | |
| 47 | Connecticut | $23,000 | |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $11,310 | |
| 49 | South Dakota | $4,365 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 72232 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 72232
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 722320 Caterers | $9 million in average annual receipts |
Quick answers
What is NAICS 72232?
NAICS 72232 is Caterers, a NAICS industry in NAICS 72, Accommodation and Food Services.
What is the NAICS code for caterers?
The NAICS code for caterers is 722320, Caterers. Its SBA small business size standard is $9 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for banquet halls with catering staff?
The NAICS code for banquet halls with catering staff is 722320, Caterers. Its SBA small business size standard is $9 million in average annual receipts.
What is the NAICS code for catering services, social?
The NAICS code for catering services, social is 722320, Caterers. Its SBA small business size standard is $9 million in average annual receipts.
What codes are under NAICS 72232?
NAICS 72232 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 722320 Caterers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 72232?
Federal contracts under NAICS 72232 obligated $35,660,689 in fiscal year 2025 and $177,021,350 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 72232?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 72232 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Sardis Catering Inc. ($33,627,523); Dutch Mill Catering, LLC ($6,264,408); and Guardian Technical Contracting ($5,106,946).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 72232?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 72232 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($69,853,828), Department of Agriculture ($8,805,482) and Department of the Navy ($2,295,539).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 72232?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 72232 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are L073 Technical Representation Services: Food Preparation and Serving Equipment, S203 Food Services and 8940 Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations.
Where is the work under NAICS 72232 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 72232 over the last 12 months are the District of Columbia ($40,164,900), Maryland ($5,841,034) and California ($2,707,888).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 72232?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 72232 is ExSV27.1 Catered Meals—COL (Casino Hotel) Aviation Barracks, award notice from Army Contracting Command (AMC), posted October 30, 2026.
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