Catering is a high-risk, high-reward food business. Whether you are handling a small private party or a high-volume wedding for 1,000 guests, your legal foundation begins with an FSSAI license. In 2026, food safety authorities are prioritizing audits for bulk cooking units to prevent large-scale foodborne illness incidents.
FSSAI mandates that caterers maintain a strict separation between raw and cooked foods. Your cooking area must have proper drainage, grease traps, and hand-washing stations. All staff handling food must wear clean aprons, gloves, and headgear during every event.
One of the biggest challenges for caterers is transporting cooked food. FSSAI requires that food be moved in 'food-grade' containers and maintained at safe temperatures (above 60°C for hot food and below 5°C for cold food) to prevent bacterial growth during transit.
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Is a separate license needed for each event?
No, one FSSAI license for your base kitchen covers all the events you cater to, provided the food is prepared at that licensed location.
Do wedding caterers need an inspection?
Yes, State and Central license applications for catering usually trigger a physical inspection of the base kitchen setup.
What is FoSTaC training for caterers?
FSSAI mandates that at least one person in the catering team must be trained as a Food Safety Supervisor under the FoSTaC program.