722320 — Caterers
Description
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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Preparing and serving meals and snacks for immediate consumption from motorized vehicles or
- nonmotorized carts--are classified in Industry 722330, Mobile Food Services;
- Providing food services at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations of others (e.g.,
- airline contractors, industrial caterers) based on contractual arrangements for a specified period of time--are
- classified in Industry 722310, Food Service Contractors; and
- Renting out facilities without providing catering staff--are classified in Industry 531120, Lessors of
- Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 5812 - Eating Places (via SIC1987:5812→NAICS1997:72232→2002:722320→2007:722320→2012:722320→2017:722320→2022:722320)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC L073 — Technical Representation Services: Food Preparation and Serving Equipment
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 722320 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 722320 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Caterers' under Sector 72 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 722320? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $9,000,000 for NAICS code 722320 (Caterers), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 722320? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 722320 (Caterers) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 5812 - Eating Places.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 722320:
- Sector 72 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Accommodation and Food Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 722320 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Caterers).
- IRS PBA Code for Catering — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.