A catering facility is best defined as a food facility that plans, organizes, prepares or provides food and related services to on-premises or off-premises events from a fixed location.

A catering service makes and provides food and drinks for gatherings such as parties, weddings and business events. The business will prepare a selection of refreshments — whether it’s hors d’oeuvres or a three-course meal — for the party’s guests. This menu is pre-approved by the person hiring the catering business.