Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services for events, such as graduation parties, wedding receptions and trade shows.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Caterers |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 72232 - Caterers |
| International correspondence | I5621 |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and provincial health authorities |
Inclusions
- caterers who own or manage permanent facilities in which they provide event-based food services
- provision of equipment and vehicles to transport meals and snacks to events and to prepare food at the event site
Exclusions
- industrial caterers (See 722310 Food service contractors)
- preparing and/or delivering food for the needy (See 624210 Community food services (US))
Examples
- banquet halls, with own catering staff, doing outside catering
- bartender services including supply of equipment and alcohol
- bartender services on own account (serving only)
- bartending and party arranging
- caterers
- caterers who own or manage permanent facilities in which they provide event-based food services
- catering for dining room and banquets
- provision of equipment and vehicles to transport meals and snacks to events and to prepare food at the event site
- social catering services (weddings, parties)
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
banquet halls, with own catering staff, doing outside cateringbartender services including supply of equipment and alcoholbartender services on own account (serving only)bartending and party arrangingcatering for dining room and banquets
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: I5621
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 722320
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
722320
Caterers
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 722320 Caterers. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
722320
banquet halls, with own catering staff, doing outside catering
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as banquet halls, with own catering staff, doing outside catering. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 722320 Caterers to a business file.
03
722320
bartender services including supply of equipment and alcohol
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as bartender services including supply of equipment and alcohol. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 722320 Caterers to a business file.
04
722320
bartender services on own account (serving only)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as bartender services on own account (serving only). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 722320 Caterers to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 722320Caterers
Commonly confused with
722310 — Food service contractors
industrial caterers (See 722310 Food service contractors)
624210 — Community food services
preparing and/or delivering food for the needy (See 624210 Community food services (US))
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
I5621Event catering
US NAICS reference722320 - Caterers
Source row
722320Caterers
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 722320 cover?
Caterers: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food services for events, such as graduation parties, wedding receptions and trade shows.
Which level of the hierarchy is 722320?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 722320?
It rolls up to 72232 Caterers.
Should I stop at 722320 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 722320?
Yes. 2 inclusion note(s) are attached on this page.
Are there exclusion notes for 722320?
Yes. 2 exclusion note(s) help separate this page from nearby codes.
Does 722320 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 9 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Restaurants, Food service, Catering work, Beverage service, Guest operations, Hotels and lodging.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 722320?
Yes. The page shows I5621 Event catering.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Caterers.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.