NAICS Code 722320: Caterers
National industry
SBA small business size standard: $9 million in average annual receipts
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
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7223
- 72232
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7223
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722
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72
- Contract awards
- 702 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 | $88,967 |
| FY2026 | $84,843,335 |
| 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. | $3,017,492 | |
| 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 | Line Drive Logistics LLC | $1,202,425 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 722320 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $70,327,572 | |
| 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 | $793,127 | |
| 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 | $103,325 |
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 | $37,002,070 | |
| 3 | 8940 Special Dietary Foods and Food Specialty Preparations | $1,599,394 | |
| 4 | 8905 Meat, Poultry, and Fish | $1,564,637 | |
| 5 | 8945 Food, Oils and Fats | $1,516,810 | |
| 6 | S201 Custodial Janitorial Services | $900,640 | |
| 7 | 8970 Composite Food Packages | $480,870 | |
| 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 | $40,189,609 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $5,857,068 | |
| 3 | California | $2,707,888 | |
| 4 | South Carolina | $1,894,666 | |
| 5 | Montana | $1,849,005 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | $1,629,168 | |
| 7 | Washington | $1,566,796 | |
| 8 | Louisiana | $1,519,416 | |
| 9 | Nebraska | $1,133,032 | |
| 10 | Arizona | $1,005,775 | |
| 11 | Texas | $998,448 | |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $997,956 | |
| 13 | Utah | $940,202 | |
| 14 | Florida | $843,229 | |
| 15 | Oregon | $816,426 | |
| 16 | Ohio | $772,188 | |
| 17 | New Mexico | $608,919 | |
| 18 | Idaho | $556,053 | |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $527,937 | |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $517,475 | |
| 21 | Michigan | $444,241 | |
| 22 | Kansas | $379,439 | |
| 23 | Alabama | $368,893 | |
| 24 | Illinois | $305,062 | |
| 25 | Colorado | $285,699 | |
| 26 | Tennessee | $270,558 | |
| 27 | Virginia | $238,046 | |
| 28 | Arkansas | $235,298 | |
| 29 | Hawaii | $213,396 | |
| 30 | Guam | $209,378 | |
| 31 | Wyoming | $205,347 | |
| 32 | Minnesota | $195,154 | |
| 33 | Indiana | $188,735 | |
| 34 | Missouri | $184,671 | |
| 35 | Nevada | $180,025 | |
| 36 | Mississippi | $178,229 | |
| 37 | Iowa | $177,320 | |
| 38 | Maine | $110,288 | |
| 39 | U.S. Virgin Islands | $95,784 | |
| 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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Size standard history
Federal Register rules that named this code
Proposed size standard changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business Size Standards: Monetary-Based Industry Size Standards | Closed Oct 21, 2025No final rule found |
From the NAICS codes each rule's amendments to 13 CFR 121.201 name. Rules that print their size standard tables as images aren't listed.
Quick answers
What is NAICS 722320?
NAICS 722320 is Caterers, a national industry in NAICS 72, Accommodation and Food Services.
What is the NAICS code for caterers?
The NAICS code for caterers is 722320, Caterers.
What is the NAICS code for banquet halls with catering staff?
The NAICS code for banquet halls with catering staff is 722320, Caterers.
What is the NAICS code for catering services, social?
The NAICS code for catering services, social is 722320, Caterers.
When did the size standard for NAICS 722320 last change?
The most recent Federal Register rule on record that names NAICS 722320 in the SBA's size standards is "Small Business Size Standards: Adjustment of Monetary-Based Size Standards, Disadvantage Thresholds, and 8(a) Eligibility Thresholds for Inflation" (87 FR 69118), published Nov 17, 2022 and effective Dec 19, 2022.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 722320?
Federal contracts under NAICS 722320 obligated $35,660,689 in fiscal year 2025 and $177,542,947 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 722320?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 722320 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 722320?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 722320 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($70,327,572), Department of Agriculture ($8,805,482) and Department of the Navy ($2,295,539).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 722320?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 722320 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 722320 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 722320 over the last 12 months are the District of Columbia ($40,189,609), Maryland ($5,857,068) and California ($2,707,888).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 722320?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 722320 is Catered Meals BPA DEC 2026 - 2031, solicitation from Utah National Guard (ARNG), posted November 9, 2026.
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