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,...
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15 Year Old Catering Company Business For Sale PRICE REDUCTION!
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 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...
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...
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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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
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...
Cash Flow: $225,000
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...
Homestretch
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Perfect for today's housing market. The HOMEstretch franchise is an innovative home services concept that focuses exclusively on preparing homes for sale through fast, cosmetic improvements
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...
Cash Flow: $26,390
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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Cash Flow: $70,000
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
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
Bobby Panahi,MBA
BPRE
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sunset Advisors is a California business brokerage specializing in the confidential sale and acquisition of privately held businesses, with core expertise in construction sector, towing companies, transportation companies, gas stations, healthcare/hospice operations, laundromats, as well as restaurant and retail businesses. We represent sellers as well as buyers in complex transactions across the state, with a focus on operationally intensive and service-driven industries. Key highlights: • Specialized focus on gas station and convenience store transactions, including asset sales, lease negotiations, and coordination with landlords, franchisors, and fuel suppliers. • Extensive experience representing buyers and sellers of transportation businesses, including logistics, towing, and fleet-based service companies requiring licensing and operational due diligence. • Strong background in healthcare and hospice business transactions, navigating regulatory requirements, licensing, and confidential ownership transitions. • Proven track record in restaurant and retail business sales, including independent concepts and multi-unit operations, with expertise in lease assignments and landlord negotiations. • Comprehensive transaction management from valuation and confidential marketing through due diligence and closing, coordinating with attorneys, lenders, landlords, and escrow. • Statewide California coverage from a Southern California base, with expansion into the New York market coming soon, emphasizing discretion, responsive communication, and results-driven representation. For confidential inquiries, contact Sunset Advisors at 310-670-3800.
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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
Commercial Catering Kitchen with Low Rent and Sublease Income
Napa County, CA
Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!
Los Gatos, CA
MilliCare
Franchise
Available in California
Restaurant and Catering Company in Sonoma County For Sale
Sonoma County, CA
Full Service Kitchen Catering Banquet Hall
Yuba City, CA
Long established catering company for sale
Martinez, CA
Boutique Floral Design Business Serving Weddings & Special Events
Alameda County, CA
Turnkey Mobile Food & Catering Concepts - Profitable
San Francisco County, CA
In-Home Personal Chef & Meal Preparation Services
Los Angeles, CA
Banquet & Catering Business For Sale
San Ramon, CA
Established highend bakery with strong brand recognition in OC
Orange County, CA
Corporate Catering Business with 300+ Recurring Clients
Orange County, CA
Mobile Ice Cream Cart & Event Business – SoCal
San Bernardino County, CA
CEO Life Corporation
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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
Noble Locksmith
Franchise
Available Nationwide
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 | 19 |
| 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.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $242,500 | $350,000 | $550,000 |
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 | $390,020 | $90,096 |
| Median | $675,000 | $170,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $800,813 | $206,079 |
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 | 0.52 | 2.03 |
| Median | 0.71 | 2.50 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.96 | 3.06 |
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 $242,500 to well over $550,000.
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 0.52 to 0.96, with a median of 0.71. Earning multiples range from 2.03 to 3.06, with the median at 2.50. This means the typical Catering Company in California may ask for around 0.71 times its annual revenue, and 2.50 times its annual owner earnings.
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