Catering Services email list
Access 98,722 catering services across the U.S. — from wedding specialists to corporate lunch providers. Selling equipment, software, or supplies? This database connects you with caterers who constantly invest in kitchen gear and event management tools.
Professional catering services providing food preparation, delivery, and event dining services for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions
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| Company | Location | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Home Grill | Stonewall, TX | +18302824455 | tinyhomegrill@gmail.com | tinyhomegrill.com |
| Coach's Country Store & Catering/RV Park | Stonewall, TX | +18306442623 | info@coachstx.com | www.290store.com |
| O'Brien's Restaurant in Bergheim | Bergheim, TX | +18302295600 | obriens@gvtc.com | www.obriensinbergheim.com |
| Smokey Mo's BBQ | Spring Branch, TX | +18304388330 | catering@smokeymosbbq.com | smokeymosbbq.com |
| Devine Wine Bar | Spring Branch, TX | +18304603317 | info@devinewinebar.com | devinewinebar.com |
| Sweet Butter | Sherman Oaks, CA | +18187882832 | catering@sweetbutterkitchen.com | - |
| Cross Ties Restaurant & Catering | Thomasville, NC | +13363138302 | crosstiescatering@gmail.com | crosstiesrestaurantandcatering.com |
| Steamboat BBQ | Wheaton, IL | +16306656227 | catering@steamboatque.com | www.steamboatque.com |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Lexington, NC | +13363574002 | franchise@jerseymikes.com | www.jerseymikes.com/3234/lexington-nc |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Nashville, TN | +16157247458 | franchise@jerseymikes.com | www.jerseymikes.com/4045/nashville-tn |
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Database Overview
What You Get
- Full CSV/Excel export
- Location & specialization filters
- Verified contact information
- Company business profiles
Coverage Statistics
Top Cities
- Houston, Texas246 firms
- Chicago, Illinois218 firms
- Miami, Florida232 firms
Top States
- California3,142 firms
- Texas1,906 firms
- Florida1,864 firms
What they do
These caterers spend their days creating beautiful wedding spreads, then racing across town to set up corporate lunches, all while praying their refrigerated van doesn't break down during summer wedding season.
Daily responsibilities
- Plan custom menus for diverse events including dietary restrictions and cultural preferences
- Coordinate food preparation, cooking, and presentation for events of varying sizes
- Manage event logistics including delivery, setup, service, and cleanup operations
- Supervise catering staff and coordinate with event planners and venue managers
- Handle client consultations, contract negotiations, and event timeline coordination
- Maintain food safety standards and ensure quality control throughout event service
Required skills
- Culinary expertise and food safety certification with large-scale food preparation experience
- Event management abilities for coordinating complex catering logistics and timeline execution
- Customer service skills for client consultation and managing special event expectations
- Business management capabilities for pricing, staffing, and catering operation profitability
- Team leadership for supervising kitchen staff and event service teams
Compensation snapshot
- Average annual: $185,000 median annual revenue for catering services
- Salary range: $85K-$450K annually depending on event volume and market
- Top earners: High-end wedding and corporate caterers: $300K-$750K+ annually
- Commission per sale: $500-5,000 per event depending on size and service level
- Hourly rate: Catering staff earn $15-35/hour depending on event type
How they get started
Culinary training → Restaurant experience → Catering assistant → Event coordinator → Catering business owner
- Minimum education: Culinary arts training or food service experience plus business licensing
- Time to get started: 1-3 years culinary experience plus business establishment and licensing
Required certifications
- Food handler's license and food safety certification (required)
- Business license and catering operation permits
- Liability insurance for food service and event operations
- Health department permits for food preparation and service
- Alcohol serving license if providing beverage service
Professional catering services providing food preparation, delivery, and event dining services for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions
Peak season
May-October (wedding season), November-December (holiday parties), and spring corporate events
Most buyers close deals here
Slow season
January-March with reduced social events and corporate budget cycles
Great for nurturing and demos
Monthly demand
1,400
Average Google searches
Growth
+7% annually
Year-over-year trend
Business focus
17,869 operate primarily in this category, with 24.9% running no more than two service lines.
Best time to reach out
Monday-Wednesday, 10 AM-2 PM or 6-8 PM, avoiding event preparation and service times
Subject lines that get replies
- Warming equipment that keeps food perfect for 4-hour events
- Catering software that handles last-minute guest count changes
- Portable kitchen setup cuts event prep time by 50%
Value props to highlight
- Comprehensive catering management with event coordination, menu planning, and client communication tools
- Professional kitchen equipment and supplies designed for large-scale event food preparation
- Business development resources including marketing tools and catering industry networking opportunities
Pain points you can solve
- Couples who taste-test six months ago then want changes three days before the wedding
- Corporate clients who book lunch for 50 then tell you it's actually 75 people at 9 AM
- Loading 200 pounds of equipment up three flights of stairs in August heat
- Health inspectors who show up during your biggest event of the year
- Wedding venues that promise you a kitchen but it's just a microwave and a sink
Ideal company size
- Solo caterers (5-15 events monthly): Need event management software, client communication, and basic kitchen equipment
- Small catering companies (2-8 staff): Require comprehensive event coordination, inventory management, and staff scheduling
- Mid-size caterers (8-25 staff): Focus on enterprise event management, multi-event coordination, and specialized service offerings
- Large catering operations (25+ staff): Need comprehensive catering systems, multi-location coordination, and institutional client management
Budget indicators
- Investment in commercial kitchen equipment, transportation vehicles, and serving equipment ($25K-150K setup)
- Professional development including culinary training, food safety certification, and event management education
- Event management systems including client relationship management, scheduling, and inventory tracking
- Marketing investments for wedding shows, corporate networking, and catering brand development
Discovery questions
- What types of events do you cater (weddings, corporate, social parties, drop-off service)?
- How many events do you typically handle per month and what is your average event size?
- Do you provide full-service catering with staff or primarily drop-off catering?
- What specialized cuisines or dietary accommodations do you offer?
- How do you manage scheduling and coordinate multiple events during peak seasons?
Who signs off
Catering business owners, event coordinators, and kitchen managers make decisions on equipment, software, and staff training programs.
Average firm size: Most catering services are small businesses with 3-15 staff, ranging from solo operations to mid-sized event catering companies.