Freshdi Market Insight
Make smarter Catering sourcing decisions with real market data
Germany (14.3%), Tanzania (14.3%), and South Africa (9.5%) are the top contributors to the 42 Catering suppliers, with supply spread across 17 countries.
What is in this market?
The size and shape of Catering on Freshdi before you shortlist anyone: how many sellers, how much product, how many origins, and which way demand is moving.
259supply
Buyers can compare 259 active Catering supply listings on Freshdi as of 14 November 2026.
42companies
As of 14 November 2026, 42 active Catering suppliers, 0.3% of all suppliers on the platform, are listed on Freshdi.
17origins
Catering suppliers on Freshdi are spread over 17 countries, led by Germany at 14.3%, as of 14 November 2026.
42 suppliers are currently active in the Catering category, with 9 updating their listings in the last 30 days and 12 over the past 90. This shows a steady, consistent flow of new or refreshed offers—meaning buyers can expect reliable, up-to-date information on pricing, service models, and delivery terms without relying on outdated posts. 259 active listings are live right now, covering a wide range of catering services from event setups to meal packages. With such depth, buyers can quickly find options that match their event size, cuisine preferences, or budget—without having to start from scratch with custom inquiries. Suppliers come from 17 countries, with Germany making up 14.3% of the total. This broad geographic spread means buyers have access to diverse service styles, cultural menus, and regional expertise—offering flexibility to source based on event location, client expectations, or supply chain needs.
- As of 14 November 2026, 42 suppliers in 17 countries offer 259 active Catering supply listings on Freshdi.
- In the 365 days to 14 November 2026, 4 buyer requests for Catering on Freshdi met 259 active listings, 64.8 listings per request globally.
Who exactly is selling?
The verified Catering suppliers buyers actually reach on Freshdi, ranked by the inquiries they received in the last 30 days and how reliably they answered them.
Verified suppliers first, then by buyer inquiries received in the last 30 days, then by response rate. No supplier pays for placement in this list.
Certifications shown are the two or three most relevant per supplier — the full set is on each supplier's profile.
- The most-contacted verified Catering supplier on Freshdi received 0 buyer inquiries in the 30 days to 14 November 2026 and replied to 91% of them.
- 1 of the 42 Catering suppliers on Freshdi are Level 2+ verified with a response rate of at least 70%, as of 14 November 2026.
How stable is this supply base?
Three separate questions, answered in order: is the product fresh, is the market busy, and can the sellers be trusted.
Is there much new product?
Catering gained 15 new listings in the last 30 days, more than double the 1 from the previous month. Compare the listing date when evaluating offers that appear similar in terms of product or price.
Is the market busy?
No suppliers joined in the last 12 months, so all sellers have a long-standing presence on the platform. The pool is stable and built on consistent historical listings, which makes it easier to assess a supplier’s reliability over time. The lack of new entrants means buyers are limited to sellers already established in the category. Review each supplier’s listing history before reaching out.
921.4% of 42
37.1% of 42
1842.9% of 42
Can these suppliers be trusted?
41 of 42 suppliers are verified, at least three in four, so a buyer can reach out to several verified sellers at once. Replies typically come within the day, which helps keep the sourcing process moving without delays. Certificates are common: 25 of 42 list one, and CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN is held by 4 of them. For a shipment requiring origin documentation, filter for suppliers with that certificate or ask each shortlisted one directly.
- Freshdi refreshed 41 of 259 Catering supply listings (15.8%) within 90 days to 14 November 2026, and 15 (5.8%) within 30 days.
- In the 12 months to 14 November 2026, 41 of 42 Catering suppliers on Freshdi (97.6%) were active, with 9 (21.4%) active within the last month, and 0 new suppliers registered.
- On Freshdi, 97.6% of Catering suppliers are verified and the median first response to a Catering inquiry is 11 hours as of 14 November 2026.
- Among 25 certified Freshdi Catering supplier profiles, 16.0% hold CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN, 12.0% hold SGS, 12.0% hold ISO, 12.0% hold HACCP, and 12.0% hold HALAL; a profile can hold more than one certificate.
What do I do now?
Act on the numbers above — post request, or browse every listing.
Post buying request for Catering
Freshdi received 4 buyer requests for Catering in the last 12 months. Verified suppliers quote against your spec — no platform fees on either side.
Browse all Catering suppliers
259 listings from 42 sellers, filterable by type, MOQ, trade term and certification.
97.6% of the 42 Catering suppliers on Freshdi are verified, with 41 suppliers passing the platform's verification process. A total of 25 suppliers list a certificate, with CERTIFICATE_OF_ORIGIN being the most common at 4 suppliers, providing buyers with clear, verifiable credentials to assess compliance and authenticity before engaging with any supplier.
Post a buying request describing the event type, quantity, and delivery requirements, or browse the live Catering listings directly on Freshdi right now. Contacting a verified supplier from either path lets you compare quotes, confirm availability, and verify certifications before finalizing any order.
Methodology
How the numbers on this page are produced, and what they do not cover.
Every figure comes from Catering listings and buyer requests posted on Freshdi in the 365 days to 28 October 2026 - 259 active listings and 3 buyer requests.
Product freshness counts listings created or updated. Supplier activity counts sellers by their last update. The two are different measurements and will not agree.
Freshdi reprocesses market data every hour, with one snapshot a day for trends. This page's figures, certification coverage included, refresh every 14 days on a rolling 365-day window.
About Catering
Freshdi files Catering under Agriculture, Food & Beverage > Catering & Food Services. Next to Catering, Freshdi lists Catering Plates, Coffee Office Service, Mobile Menu Services, Hired Chefs and Coffee Repairer in the same group. Buyers posted 4 requests for Catering on Freshdi in the 365 days to 14 November 2026. Post a buying request for Catering on Freshdi and suppliers can send you quotations.
Catering bulk offers: price and MOQ in detail
Before you request a Catering quote, read what the offers of this category say about MOQ and terms.
Where can importers source Catering from?
On Freshdi, Catering comes most often from Germany (14% of suppliers), followed by Tanzania (14%) and South Africa (10%), as of November 2026. The Catering suppliers are spread out, as the top three countries hold 38%, across at least 8 countries.
| Country | Share of suppliers | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14% | 6 |
| Tanzania | 14% | 6 |
| South Africa | 10% | 4 |
| Thailand | 10% | 4 |
| Netherlands | 7% | 3 |
| Poland | 7% | 3 |
| Brazil | 5% | 2 |
| China | 5% | 2 |
Ask suppliers from several origins, because freight, duties and lead times differ by country.
Where does Catering sit in the product catalogue?
Catering on Freshdi is related to Coffee Office Service, Coffee Service Truck and School Catering Service, all within Catering & Food Services. Among them, Coffee Office Service counts the most suppliers on Freshdi, with 14.
| Category | Relation | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Catering & Food Services | Parent group | |
| Coffee Office Service | Related category | 14 |
| Coffee Service Truck | Related category | 13 |
| School Catering Service | Related category | 10 |
| Vending Machine Services | Related category | 5 |
| Barista Coffee | Related category | 3 |
| Coffee Bar | Related category | 3 |
| Hospitality Support Services | Related category | 3 |
Neighbouring categories often share suppliers and buyers, so they are worth a look.
Trade terms and how to compare quotations
A reference for every category: what the usual trade and payment terms mean, and the points to check when you compare quotations.
| Term | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXW | Incoterm | The buyer collects the goods at the seller's premises and pays every cost from there. |
| FCA | Incoterm | The seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at a named place. |
| FOB | Incoterm | The seller loads the goods on the vessel at the port of loading; freight is the buyer's. |
| CFR | Incoterm | The seller pays sea freight to the destination port; the risk passes once loaded. |
| CIF | Incoterm | Like CFR, and the seller also insures the goods until the destination port. |
| CPT | Incoterm | The seller pays carriage to a named place; the risk passes at the first carrier. |
| CIP | Incoterm | Like CPT, and the seller also insures the goods to the named place. |
| DAP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to a named place, ready for unloading; import duties are the buyer's. |
| DPU | Incoterm | The seller delivers and unloads the goods at a named place in the destination country. |
| DDP | Incoterm | The seller delivers to the buyer's place and pays import duties and taxes too. |
| FAS | Incoterm | The seller places the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| T/T | Payment term | A bank transfer, often a deposit before production and the balance against documents. |
| L/C | Payment term | A letter of credit, under which the buyer's bank pays once the shipping documents match its terms. |
| D/P | Payment term | Documents against payment, where the buyer gets the shipping documents once it pays. |
| D/A | Payment term | Documents against acceptance, where the buyer gets the documents by accepting to pay later. |
| CAD | Payment term | Cash against documents, where payment is made when the shipping documents are presented. |
| Bank Transfer | Payment term | A direct transfer between bank accounts, agreed in the contract. |
| Escrow | Payment term | A third party holds the payment until the buyer confirms delivery. |
| Cash | Payment term | Payment in cash, usually only for small or local orders. |
Name the Incoterm with a place, and agree it and the payment term in writing before production starts.
| Point | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Incoterm and place | Every quotation names the same Incoterm and port or place. | Prices on FOB and on CIF differ by the freight and the insurance. |
| Specification | The grade, size or composition quoted matches the one asked for. | A lower grade can hide behind a lower price. |
| Quantity and MOQ | The price is for the quantity ordered, above the minimum order. | Unit prices change with the order size. |
| Packaging | Packing type, size and labelling are stated and the same. | Custom packing adds cost. |
| Payment term | The payment term and the deposit asked. | It moves the risk between buyer and seller. |
| Lead time | The production and shipping time to the destination. | A late shipment can cost more than a higher price. |
| Documents | The certificates and export documents included. | Missing papers can block customs. |
| Validity | How long the quoted price holds. | Quotations are often valid for a limited time only. |
Ask every counterpart to quote on the same basis: only then does the lower price win.