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,...
Catering Companies in CA For Sale
15 Year Old Catering Company Business For Sale
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...
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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,...
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...
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...
Turnkey Charcuterie Business
Visalia, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, turnkey specialty food and charcuterie franchise operating in Tulare County, California. The business focuses on elevated presentation and...
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...
Cash Flow: $200,000
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...
Cash Flow: $80,000
Boutique Floral Design Business Serving Weddings & Special Events
Alameda County, CA
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 one. Established...
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Cash Flow: $200,000
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,...
Cash Flow: $165,000
Mr. Rooter
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Ranked #1 Plumbing franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $2.09M average gross sales!*
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...
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...
Cash Flow: $120,382
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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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...
Cash Flow: $129,203
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....
Cash Flow: $183,828
Mike Nova
Santa Rosa Business & Commercial
Serving Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community
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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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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...
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...
Cash Flow: $240,000
Turnkey Mobile Food & Catering Concepts - Profitable
San Francisco County, CA
Banquet & Catering Business For Sale
San Ramon, CA
Lapels Dry Cleaning
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Established highend bakery with strong brand recognition in OC
Orange County, CA
Full Service Kitchen Catering Banquet Hall
Yuba City, CA
Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!
Los Gatos, CA
Mobile Ice Cream Cart & Event Business – SoCal
San Bernardino County, CA
High-End Fast-Casual Lunch Concept [BACKUP ALL CASH OFFERS ONLY]
Orange County, CA
Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business
California
Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business
California
North Bay Catering & Event Co w/Real Property!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
Established Premiere Catering Company with $9 Million Sales
California
Popular Juice Bar & Event Catering Services
Los Angeles County, CA
Bar-B-Clean
Franchise
Available in California
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 Analyzed | 17 |
| Asking Price | $395,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $700,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $179,414 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $395,000 | $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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $457,108 | $126,998 |
| Median | $700,000 | $179,414 |
| Upper Quartile | $847,000 | $216,079 |
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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.55 | 2.13 |
| Median | 0.71 | 2.53 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.00 | 3.07 |
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 $395,000, though prices range from under $250,000 to well over $600,000.
How much do Catering Companies owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Catering Companies in California is $700,000 and owners earn a median of $179,414, 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 0.55 to 1.00, with a median of 0.71. Earning multiples range from 2.13 to 3.07, with the median at 2.53. This means the typical Catering Company in California may ask for around 0.71 times its annual revenue, and 2.53 times its annual owner earnings.
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