# NAICS code for catering The NAICS code for catering is 722320 (Caterers). Its SBA small business size standard is $9 million in average annual receipts. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing single event-based food services. List 722320 as your primary NAICS code in SAM.gov if catering is your main line of business.Source: NAICS 2022 (Census).Official source: [U.S. Census Bureau NAICS](https://www.census.gov/naics/) | Industry | Catering | | --- | --- | | Primary NAICS | [722320](https://samgovapi.io/naics/722320) | | Title | Caterers | | Size standard | $9 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201) | ## Nearby codes in the same industry group | Code | Title | Size standard | | --- | --- | --- | | [722320](https://samgovapi.io/naics/722320) | Caterers | $9 million in average annual receipts | | [722310](https://samgovapi.io/naics/722310) | Food Service Contractors | $47 million in average annual receipts | | [722330](https://samgovapi.io/naics/722330) | Mobile Food Services | $9 million in average annual receipts | ## What NAICS 722320 covers 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. ## Examples classified under 722320 - Banquet halls with catering staff - Bartender services including supply of equipment and alcohol - Bartender services on own account (serving only) - Caterers - Catering services, social ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/naics/722320" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `naics_lookup`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions What is the NAICS code for catering?The NAICS code most used for catering is 722320, Caterers.Is a catering business small for federal contracts?For NAICS 722320, a business is small at or under $9 million in average annual receipts (13 CFR 121.201), counting affiliates.Can I list more than one NAICS code?Yes. A SAM.gov registration can list many NAICS codes with one marked primary; each solicitation names the single code that applies to it. ## Related - [NAICS 722320](https://samgovapi.io/naics/722320) - [NAICS code lookup](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-lookup) - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [NAICS code for an industry](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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