Variant of NAICS 2002 - Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Sector

72232 - Caterers

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services for events, such as graduation parties, wedding receptions and trade shows. These establishments generally have equipment and vehicles to transport meals and snacks to events and to prepare food at the event site. Caterers who own or manage permanent facilities in which they provide event-based food services are also included.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • preparing and/or delivering food for the needy (See 62421 Community Food Services)
  • industrial caterers (See 72231 Food Service Contractors)

722320 - Caterers

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services for events, such as graduation parties, wedding receptions and trade shows. These establishments generally have equipment and vehicles to transport meals and snacks to events and to prepare food at the event site. Caterers who own or manage permanent facilities in which they provide event-based food services are also included.

• Example Activities:

  • Banquet halls, with own catering staff, doing outside catering
  • Buffet catering, social
  • Catering for dining room and banquets
  • Social catering services (weddings, parties)