Government Catering Contracts
NAICS 722320 · Caterers
Government catering contracts totaled $153M across 2,636 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 145.3% in FY2026 vs FY2025, and Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $127M (83% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $87,341,166 across 723 awards with activity that year, a change of +145.3% from $35,612,492 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $153,094,925 across 2,636 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $87.3M
- Awards in FY2026
- 723
- Change vs FY2025
- +145.3%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $153M
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
Catering contract spending by year
Federal catering contracts per fiscal year (October to September), under NAICS 722320. The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $87,341,166 | 723 | +145.3% |
| FY2025 | $35,612,492 | 918 | +18.2% |
| FY2024 | $30,141,266 | 1,057 | n/a |
About government catering contracts
Federal spending on catering contracts rose 190% from FY2024 ($30.1M) to FY2026 ($87.3M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Spending is spread widely: the top 3 contractors account for 34% of the total. No single company dominates, which leaves room for new and small contractors.
The Department of Defense spends the most on catering contracts (83%), followed by the Department of Agriculture. The states with the most of this work are District of Columbia, Maryland and California.
NAICS 722320 (Caterers) is part of the Accommodation and Food Services sector.
Top catering government contractors
Companies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 722320 (Caterers).
| # | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sardis Catering Inc. | $36,754,448 | 24.0% |
| 2 | Guardian Technical Contracting | $9,147,674 | 6.0% |
| 3 | JTG Corporation Pte. LTD. | $6,339,927 | 4.1% |
| 4 | Dutch Mill Catering, LLC | $6,264,408 | 4.1% |
| 5 | Yti Catering LLC | $5,330,791 | 3.5% |
| 6 | S365 Inc | $3,784,851 | 2.5% |
| 7 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $3,200,251 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Carolina Rental Group Inc | $2,888,568 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Blue Moon Catering Inc | $2,805,366 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Eurolatin Hospitality Corp | $2,525,155 | 1.6% |
Agencies buying catering services
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars under NAICS 722320.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $126,802,324 | 82.8% |
| 2 | Department of Agriculture | $18,989,359 | 12.4% |
| 3 | Department of State | $3,891,705 | 2.5% |
| 4 | Department of Homeland Security | $827,560 | 0.5% |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $781,980 | 0.5% |
| 6 | Department of the Treasury | $481,957 | 0.3% |
| 7 | Department of Commerce | $295,592 | 0.2% |
| 8 | Department of the Interior | $261,340 | 0.2% |
| 9 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $220,279 | 0.1% |
| 10 | Department of Transportation | $197,683 | 0.1% |
Where catering contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $45,814,436 | 29.9% |
| 2 | Maryland | $7,292,698 | 4.8% |
| 3 | California | $4,602,785 | 3.0% |
| 4 | South Carolina | $4,441,523 | 2.9% |
| 5 | North Carolina | $4,394,288 | 2.9% |
| 6 | Ohio | $3,652,128 | 2.4% |
| 7 | Washington | $3,213,791 | 2.1% |
| 8 | Texas | $3,211,972 | 2.1% |
| 9 | Idaho | $3,183,231 | 2.1% |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $3,136,248 | 2.0% |
Recent catering contract awards
The latest catering contracts, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Recipient | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | Kanak Attack Catering, Inc. | Department of AgricultureS77, BUCKHORN, IDSTF000245, MFSU, FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE; | $21,675 | 1202RZ26K5701 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | GFP Enterprises, LLC | Department of AgricultureE277, *0500 COYOTE, OROCF000500, MFSU, FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE; | $18,750 | 1204H126K5409 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Ma'S Kettle, Inc. | Department of CommerceNOAA AWARDS CEREMONY SUPPORT | $26,079 | 1305M426P0018 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Get-Ner Done LLC | Department of AgricultureE124, CROOKED, IDBOF000958, MFSU, FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE; | $31,923 | 1284M826K5056 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Glaze Enterprises LLC | Department of AgricultureEMERGENCY MEALS FOR FIRE SUPPORT. PLASKETT FIRE, CA-LPF-002475, RO#'S S2-S3, S5-S6, S19-S21. COM AGREEMENT 1202RZ26K6346 WITH GLAZE. | $157,532 | 1202RZ26K6346 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Lutherhaven Ministries, Inc. | Department of AgricultureS152, DUDLEY, IDIPF000730, MFSU, FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE; | $140,030 | 12034326K5077 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Mother Lode Firecamp Services Inc | Department of AgricultureS33, NATURE GROVE, MTBRF000340, SCAT, SERVICE - FOOD CATERING; | $322,727 | 12034326K5048 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Buffalo Niagara Convention Cen | Department of Homeland SecurityIN SUPPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND ADMINISTRATION PRIORITIES TO INCREASE BORDER SECURITY, IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, AND ENSURE THE NATIONAL SECURITY OF OUR HOMELAND, THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF HUMAN C | $0 | 70RDA226P00000017 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | J W Mills Management LLC | Department of Homeland SecurityFOOD SERVICES FOR CAMPUS PROGRAMS RECRUITING EVENTS: BASE YEAR 9/15/2026 - 6/27/2027 | $13,000 | 70Z03926PCGA00073 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateUSOSCE AMB - REPRESENTATION EVENT - WELCOME RECEPTION | $16,784 | 19AU9026P0850 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Injaz for Development and Investment Co. LLC | Department of StateJ4_2026 - EVENT CATERING SERVICES | $47,606 | 19J01026P1428 |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | Department of StateCATERING SERVICE | $32,000 | 19TU1526C3002 |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Purple Onion Catering Company | Department of TransportationESTABLISH PURCHASE ORDER FOR CATERING SERVICES PER SOW FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ANNUAL SECRETARYS AWARDS CEREMONY IN JUNE 2026, TO BE HELD AT DOT-HQ WEST & EAST ATRIUM. | $73,362 | 693JK426P500010 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Brian Bensen | Department of AgricultureE563, GRASSHOPPER, ORMHF000688, SCAT, SERVICE - FOOD CATERING; | $13,398 | 1204H126K5235 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Red Sky Adventures LLC | Department of JusticeMISSION CRITICAL: MRT4A MEALS FOR 40 SOG COLLATERAL DUTY DEPUTIES FOR 6 DAYS AS FOLLOWS: POP: 09/12/26 THROUGH 09/17/26 BREAKFAST MRT4A 240 MEALS LUNCH MRT4A 240 MEALS DINNER MRT4A 240 MEALS SNACKS MR | $15,720 | 15M10426PA4700055 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Crown Services LLC | Department of AgricultureS210, TIMBER, CALPF002271, SCAT, SERVICE - FOOD CATERING; S210, TIMBER, CALPF002271, SCAT, SERVICE - FOOD CATERING; | $2,225,491 | 1202RZ26K5638 |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Blue Moon Catering Inc | Department of AgricultureE6, BACKBONE, WAGPF000827, MFSU, FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE; | $948,257 | 1204H126K5166 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Get-Ner Done LLC | Department of AgricultureE12, BUTTERFLY, MTBRF000281, MFSU, FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE; | $27,323 | 12034326K5020 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Happy Day Corporation | Department of AgricultureS580, UPPER SMITH, IDIPF000347, SCAT, SERVICE - FOOD CATERING; | $362,425 | 12034326K5011 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Altavan Foods LLC | Department of AgricultureS28, BLACK CANYON, UTMLF005244, MFSU, FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE; | $170,765 | 1202RZ26K5533 |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Park Catering, LLC | Department of AgricultureE51, SKILLET, MTFNF000306, SCAT, SERVICE - FOOD CATERING; | $589,581 | 12034326K5008 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Altavan Foods LLC | Department of AgricultureS8, WIDEMOUTH 2, UTFIF260341, MFSU, FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE; | $240,574 | 1202RZ26K5459 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Mother Lode Firecamp Services Inc | Department of AgricultureS1, BLACK BEAR, MTBRF000255, MFSU, FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE; S1, BUTTERFLY, MTBRF000255, MFSU, FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE; S1, NORTH FORK LOST HORSE, MTBRF000255, SCAT, SERVICE - FOOD CATERING; | $598,546 | 1202RZ26K5433 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Leviticus a Knox | Department of AgricultureS70, PTARMIGAN, WAOWF260448, SCAT, SERVICE - FOOD CATERING; | $306,593 | 1202RZ26K5451 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 993 Holding Company, LLC | Department of AgricultureE274, PARADISE, ORUMF000302, MFSU, FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE; | $119,709 | 1202RZ26K5439 |
Open catering government bids
The newest open notices from SAM.gov. Bidding needs a free SAM.gov registration.
Dept of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · NAICS 722320 · No Set aside used
Posted Oct 30, 2026 · Responses due Nov 20, 2026
How to win government catering contracts
Federal catering contracts are posted on SAM.gov under NAICS 722320. Register your business free on SAM.gov with this code, watch for catering bids, and look for small business set-asides: many catering contracts for small business are reserved for small firms.
Explore government catering contracts by state, agency and contractor
- Department of Defense contracts
- Department of Agriculture contracts
- Department of State contracts
- Department of Homeland Security contracts
- Department of Justice contracts
- Government contracts in District of Columbia
- Government contracts in Maryland
- Government contracts in California
- Government contracts in South Carolina
- Government contracts in North Carolina
Frequently asked questions
- What NAICS code is used for government catering contracts?
- Federal catering contracts use NAICS 722320 (Caterers). List this code in your free SAM.gov registration to be found for these contracts.
- Who are the largest catering government contractors?
- By contract dollars under NAICS 722320 from FY2024 to FY2026, the largest were Sardis Catering Inc. ($36.8M), Guardian Technical Contracting ($9.1M) and JTG Corporation Pte. LTD. ($6.3M).
- Which agencies buy the most catering?
- From FY2024 to FY2026, the biggest buyers were the Department of Defense ($127M), the Department of Agriculture ($19M) and the Department of State ($3.9M).
- Where are government catering contracts performed?
- By contract dollars, the most federal catering work is performed in District of Columbia ($45.8M), Maryland ($7.3M) and California ($4.6M).
- Is federal spending on catering contracts growing?
- Federal catering contract obligations rose 190% from FY2024 ($30.1M) to FY2026 ($87.3M). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- Do I qualify as a small business for catering contracts?
- It depends on the SBA size standard for NAICS 722320, which is set either by average annual revenue or by number of employees. Check the current table of size standards on sba.gov before you bid on small business set-asides.
- What do I need to bid on government catering contracts?
- An active SAM.gov registration (free) with NAICS 722320 listed, the licenses and insurance your state requires for catering work, and examples of similar past work. Some solicitations also ask for specific certifications or security clearances.