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Insurance for catering businesses.

Catering means serving food off premises, at venues and events you do not control, often with alcohol, staff, and contracts that demand certificates. That makes it a documents-and-logistics insurance conversation.

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Catering insurance usually combines general liability, hired and non-owned auto, workers compensation, and liquor liability where alcohol is served, with inland marine for equipment and event certificates for the venues you work.

Off-premises and venue contracts

Serving at venues and private events means premises you do not control and contracts that require certificates, additional insured status, and specific limits. Meeting those requirements is often a condition of getting the booking.

Transport, staff, and alcohol

Catering moves food, equipment, and staff to events, which raises auto, workers compensation, and food-temperature exposure, and serving alcohol adds liquor liability. Hired and non-owned auto matters when staff drive their own vehicles.

Equipment and the event certificate

Catering equipment travels and faces transit and theft exposure that inland marine addresses, and nearly every venue wants a certificate before the event. Coverage that can produce documents quickly keeps the calendar full.

Frequently asked

Common questions.

What insurance does a catering business need?
Usually general liability, hired and non-owned auto, workers compensation, and liquor liability if alcohol is served, plus inland marine for equipment and event certificates.
Why do venues ask for a certificate?
Venues want proof of liability coverage and often additional insured status before an event. Your policy provides the basis, and we help produce the certificate the venue requires.
Do I need liquor liability for catered events?
If you serve or supply alcohol at events, liquor liability is usually needed because general liability often limits alcohol claims. Rules vary by state, so verify the specifics.
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