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Find 204 German Catering Wholesale Suppliers, Manufacturers, Exporters & Distributors
Compare Catering bulk prices from Germany on Freshdi and ask suppliers to quote for your volume.
25 wholesale Catering products from Germany are listed on Freshdi, as of November 2026. The business types among Catering suppliers from Germany on Freshdi include 1 manufacturer, 4 trading companies, 12 distributors or wholesalers and 2 agents.
Key Facts for a Catering Bulk Quote in Germany
The figures to know before you ask Catering suppliers in Germany for a bulk price on Freshdi.
- Catering suppliers204
- Verified suppliers3%
Where to Get a Catering Bulk Price from Germany
What do Catering suppliers from Germany quote?
- The main export markets are Algeria, American Samoa, the Åland Islands
- Payment terms accepted include T/T (92%), L/C (88%), D/P (44%)
What Catering offers from Germany are new?
- Latest product listed on Oct 6, 2026
How to read a Catering offer
- Which Catering suppliers had their email, phone number or business documents checked by Freshdi
- The Premium badge and Trustar rating of each Catering supplier on Freshdi
- Price per unit, MOQ, trade term and payment term of the Catering offer
- The Catering supplier's country, its years in business and its export markets
Request Catering quotes from Germany for a container load or more on Freshdi and compare them.
Built from the Catering listings on Freshdi; last updated Nov 14, 2026.
Which Incoterms and payment terms do Catering suppliers use?
Catering offers on Freshdi most often state CIF (12%) as the Incoterm and T/T (92%) as the payment term, as of November 2026. L/C (88%) come next. Under CIF, the seller pays sea freight and insurance to the destination port, and the risk passes once the goods are loaded.
| Term | Type | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CIF | Incoterm | 12% |
| T/T | Payment term | 92% |
| L/C | Payment term | 88% |
| D/P | Payment term | 44% |
Matching the usual Incoterm and payment term makes your offer easier to compare.
Are Catering suppliers manufacturers or trading companies?
Of the 204 Catering suppliers on Freshdi, 12 are distributors or wholesalers, while 4 trading companies and 2 agents are also listed (one supplier may name several types), as of November 2026. Traders and distributors of Catering tend to accept smaller orders and mixed loads.
| Supplier type | Suppliers | What it means for importers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | 1 | Produces the goods itself, so it can adapt the specification. |
| Trading company | 4 | Does not produce, but buys, consolidates and ships for you. |
| Distributor or wholesaler | 12 | Holds stock and sells in bulk from it. |
| Agent | 2 | Represents producers and arranges the sale for a commission. |
These counts read the profiles that name a business type, not every supplier.
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 | 2 |
| 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.
Common questions about buying Catering wholesale
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. |
| 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. |