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Catering Companies in CA For Sale

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Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Coastal Southern California

San Diego County, CA

Step into one of the fastest-growing segments of the food and catering industry with this turnkey specialty charcuterie and grazing business located in a highly desirable Southern California coastal...

$220,000

$220,000

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Turnkey Charcuterie Catering Business in Prime San Diego Market

San Diego County, CA

Turnkey specialty catering and food business located in a desirable San Diego market with limited direct competition. The business specializes in premium charcuterie boards, boxes, grazing spreads,...

$449,000

$449,000

15 Year Old Catering Company Business For Sale PRICE REDUCTION!

Alameda, CA

Cardel Catering represents a well-established food service operation with 15 years of continuous business operations in the City of Alameda. The company specializes in comprehensive catering services,...

$60,000

$60,000

Milky Oat: 100% Organic Postpartum Meals—Turnkey Model

Santa Cruz County, CA

Milky Oat is a premium, specialized postpartum meal delivery service positioned at the intersection of functional food, clinical nutrition, and luxury wellness. We address the critical, yet...

$128,000

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$128,000

Manager-Operated Corporate Catering and Meal-Prep Business

San Francisco, CA

Transworld Business Advisors of Fremont DRE# 02194963 presents: Established San Francisco-based corporate catering and subscription meal-prep business with a long operating history, recognizable...

$325,000

$325,000

Cash Flow: $155,398

Long established catering company for sale

Martinez, CA

Established and highly regarded catering, has turnkey operation, allowing a new owner to open the doors and operate immediately. Centrally located in Contra Costa County. This catering business is a...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Claw Machine Catering Business FOR SALE! 700% PROFITS *WORK 3DAYS/WEEK

San Jose, CA

I'm selling my side-gig doing Claw Machine Catering for events (weddings, birthdays, corporate, etc.). This has been a great business and money maker with EXTREMELY HIGH PROFIT MARGINS, but it's time...

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$19,000

$19,000

High-Volume Mon-Fri Japanese Catering – Exceptional Margins & Scalable

San Mateo County, CA

Founded in 2018 by the current owner after leaving a corporate career, the business was built with a clear mission: provide high-quality, healthy meals to the workforce. Coming from a non-restaurant...

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$675,000

$675,000

Cash Flow: $260,000

Catering Business for Sale - Weddings, Corporate & Private Events

San Diego County, CA

Profitable catering company specializing in weddings & corporate events I $120K SDE I 70+ events/year I $140K+ booked pipeline I Preferred venue relationships I Low overhead & scalable. Established...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $120,382

A Chef's Delight!

Placer County, CA

For over 28 years, a passionate chef's vision has flourished into one of Lake Tahoe's most prestigious catering companies, creating unforgettable culinary experiences against the backdrop of...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $225,000

1 Day/Week Farmers Market Food Business Huge Growth Potential

San Diego, CA

Operating at one of San Diego's premier Saturday farmers markets — independently ranked a top 5 farmers market in the United States by USA Today — this business has built a loyal repeat customer base...

$50,000

$50,000

Cash Flow: $26,390

Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business

Orange County, CA

Located in a bustling commercial plaza, this gourmet charcuterie business has established itself as a go-to provider in South Orange County. Since its founding in 2023, it has gained strong Google...

$170,000

$170,000

Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location

Orange County, CA

Located in the heart of Orange County, this established gourmet food business is positioned to serve some of the region’s most desirable communities. Known for beautifully crafted boards, upscale...

$115,000

$115,000

Motivated Seller: Turnkey Charcuterie Business

Visalia, CA

This is the deal serious buyers have been waiting for. A fully operational, staffed, and established charcuterie and catering business in Visalia, CA — now available at a significantly reduced price...

$119,000

$119,000

50% Seller Financing – Established Gourmet Popcorn & Gift Business

California

50% Seller Financing – Established Gourmet Popcorn & Gift Business SC2210 This Northern California based Snack Shop is a California Limited Liability Company and was formed 6 years ago and has been...

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$249,900

$249,900

Cash Flow: $70,000

Michael Wildeveld, CBB, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI, CEPA

The Veld Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Our Real Estate Specialists, Consultants and Accountants are licensed California and Nevada Real Estate Brokers and/or Agents, with many holding top MBA degrees, CPA credentials, Juris Doctorate Degrees (CA and NV), and various other prestigious designations with the International Association of Business Brokers (IBBA), the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), the Exit Planning Institute (EPI), athe National Association of Certified Business Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA), the Mergers & Acquisitions Source, and the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG).

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Chinese Restaurant for Sale in Busy Tustin Area Affordable Lease

Tustin, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a well-established Chinese restaurant in Tustin, specializing primarily in takeout and delivery. This turnkey operation has a loyal customer base and is ideal for an...

$245,000

$245,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Turn Key Marin County Catering Business

San Rafael, CA

Established Catering Business in Prime Marin County Location This turnkey catering company presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial buyer seeking entry into the thriving food service...

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$135,000

$135,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

In-Demand Bakery | Immediate Income | Primed for Expansion

San Diego, CA

$175K Down | $220K Seller Financing Available This is a well-loved, high-demand specialty bakery in San Diego with strong brand recognition and a loyal, repeat customer base. A new owner steps into a...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $129,203

Established Wedding Cake Catering and Retail Bakery

Costa Mesa, CA

Established Wedding Cake Catering and Retail Bakery - Penelope's Perfections Prime Business Opportunity in Costa Mesa's Trendy SoBeCa District This well-established bakery has been serving Orange...

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$450,000

$450,000

Lease-Up Corporate Events & Catering Company

California

The Company has produced over 5000 lease-up and residential-retention events and is the most respected event production firm in the luxury apartment world. They offer a multitude of services to the...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $208,105

Since 1995, Established and Profitable Business Opportunity

Plumas County, CA

Incredible opportunity to live a "less stress lifestyle" in the beautiful California Sierra Mountains and own a well established business that has been a part of the Graeagle community for over 30...

$600,000

$600,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

North Bay 35-Year Catering & Event Business w Commercial Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sonoma County, CA

North Bay 35-Year Wedding & Event Catering Business with Commercial Real Estate This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established wedding and event catering business with approximately 35 years...

$650,000

$650,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Commercial Catering Kitchen with Low Rent and Sublease Income

Napa County, CA

Commercial Catering Kitchen with Low Rent and Sublease Income + Optional Profitable Food Brand RRC#5346 Asking Price: $225,000 Location: Napa County Annual Revenue: $420,000 Annual Cash Flow: Contact...

$225,000

$225,000

Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!

Los Gatos, CA

Overview This is a well-established boutique charcuterie and catering business based in Los Gatos, CA, known for beautifully curated boards and elevated presentation. The brand has built a loyal...

$75,000

$75,000

Restaurant and Catering Company in Sonoma County For Sale

Sonoma County, CA

This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established hospitality business in the beautiful Sonoma County. This unique operation combines a highly regarded farm-to-table restaurant with...

$349,000

$349,000

Grazing and Catering Business!

Los Angeles County, CA

An established and successfully operating business for approx 8 years - lots of pride of ownership - Specialize in Boards, Grazing & Catering - All appliances, inventory, and supplies included in sale...

$330,000

$330,000

Full Service Kitchen Catering Banquet Hall

Yuba City, CA

For over a decade, this full-service catering and banquet hall operation has been weaving itself into the fabric of the Twin Cities community through the universal language of food. What began as one...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Boutique Floral Design Business Serving Weddings & Special Events

Alameda County, CA

***PRICE REDUCED*** Here is a chance to acquire a thriving event floral design company with proven profitability, contracted future revenue, established industry relationships, and momentum from day...

$425,000

$425,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Turnkey Mobile Food & Catering Concepts - Profitable

San Francisco County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, turnkey mobile food and health-focused catering business generating exceptional cash flow with multiple revenue streams. The business...

$1,650,000

$1,650,000

EBITDA: $550,000

In-Home Personal Chef & Meal Preparation Services

Los Angeles, CA

This is a premier Los Angeles-based personal chef and in-home meal preparation company specializing in highly customized weekly meal prep services and intimate private dining experiences for affluent,...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $165,000

Banquet & Catering Business For Sale

San Ramon, CA

Located within Courtyard Center, a prominent professional business complex in the heart of San Ramon, the property boasts an exceptional location along a major thoroughfare. This prime position...

$600,000

$600,000

Established highend bakery with strong brand recognition in OC

Orange County, CA

A rare chance to step into the world of luxury cakes and elevated dessert artistry. This is the opportunity to acquire an Orange County icon—one of those beloved, quietly legendary bakeries that...

$400,000

$400,000

Cash Flow: $130,000

Corporate Catering Business with 300+ Recurring Clients

Orange County, CA

Full service catering company specializing in corporate events, offering chef driven menus, fresh ingredients, and fully customizable dining experiences backed by over 10 years of culinary expertise....

$469,000

$469,000

Cash Flow: $183,828

Mobile Ice Cream Cart & Event Business – SoCal

San Bernardino County, CA

Turnkey mobile ice cream cart and event catering business serving San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, generating revenue through a balanced mix of street vending, private events, and multi-cart...

$75,000

$75,000

Cash Flow: $35,200

Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business

California

Well-established Bay Area catering and event company with over 40 years of success and an exceptional reputation for quality, creativity, and reliability. Business provides full-service catering,...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $419,850

Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business

California

Well-established Bay Area catering and event company with over 40 years of success and an exceptional reputation for quality, creativity, and reliability. Business provides full-service catering,...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Cash Flow: $419,850

North Bay Catering & Event Co w/Real Property!

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sonoma County, CA

North Bay catering company includes Real Property with fully equipped kitchen This is a premier full-service catering business based in the North Bay. Founded over 35 years ago, the company...

$748,000

$748,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales

California

Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales in 15,000-20,000 Square Foot Building RRC# 5060 Location: Northern California Description: This well established company has been in...

$2,195,000

$2,195,000

Popular Juice Bar & Event Catering Services

Los Angeles County, CA

- $4 Billion Market - Retail Sales hitting records - Huge Growth Opportunity in Event Catering - Exceptional Location in the highest foot traffic mall in The State of California - Branding is...

$249,000

$249,000

Cash Flow: $175,000

Buy or Sell a Catering Company in California
Catering companies listed for sale on BizBuySell include food service businesses focused on off premise dining, including event and corporate caterers, wedding and private party catering companies, specialty niche operators (such as charcuterie, grazing boards, meal delivery, or food trucks), and hybrid restaurant plus catering operations, many of which are delivery based or mobile rather than dine in. These businesses typically operate on a contract and event driven model, generating revenue through per event catering contracts, recurring corporate accounts, scheduled deliveries, and premium add-ons like staffing, rentals, or customized menus, with some concepts emphasizing low fixed overhead via commercial kitchens or commissaries.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed21
Asking Price$350,000
Reported Revenue$675,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$170,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$245,000$350,000$600,000

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Catering Companies for sale in California.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$443,000$110,287
Median$675,000$170,000
Upper Quartile$800,000$212,329

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Catering Companies listed for sale in California.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.482.07
Median0.632.48
Upper Quartile0.983.06

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy a Catering Company in California?

The median asking price for an established Catering Company in California is $350,000, though prices range from under $245,000 to well over $600,000.

How much do Catering Companies owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Catering Companies in California is $675,000 and owners earn a median of $170,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value a Catering Company?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Catering Companies in California, revenue multiples range from 0.48 to 0.98, with a median of 0.63. Earning multiples range from 2.07 to 3.06, with the median at 2.48. This means the typical Catering Company in California may ask for around 0.63 times its annual revenue, and 2.48 times its annual owner earnings.

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