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Caterers in the Napa, CA metro area: 25 establishments in 2023, the local area codes, and what phone service costs a 10-person team.
- Establishments
- 25CBP 2023
- Employees
- 249mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 18.8U.S. 3.9
- Rank
- 83rd of 401areas by count
The catering company market in Napa, CA
The Census Bureau's 2023 County Business Patterns lists 25 establishments classified as Caterers (NAICS 722320) in the Napa, CA metro area. They employed 249 people in mid-March and paid $10.0 million in annual payroll. By establishment count the area is 83rd out of 401 areas with published figures for caterers.
Measured against its 133,000 residents (2024 estimate), the area has 18.8 caterers per 100,000 people; the U.S. rate is 3.9, so Napa, CA is 384.5% above the national figure. The average establishment here has 10.0 employees, compared with 11.2 nationally. Payroll per employee comes to $40,297, 30.5% above the national $30,873.
| Measure | Napa, CA | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 25 | 1,961 | 13,222 |
| Mid-March employees | 249 | 22,524 | 148,684 |
| Annual payroll | $10,034,000 | $714,139,000 | $4,590,259,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 10.0 | 11.5 | 11.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $40,297 | $31,706 | $30,873 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 18.8 | 5.0 | 3.9 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Establishment size: caterers in Napa, CA
Of the caterers in Napa, CA that had employees in March 2023, 100.0% had fewer than five (the U.S. share is 55.0%). For a business of a few people, phone coverage is a staffing question as much as a technology one: someone has to be free to pick up, or the call needs somewhere sensible to go.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 18 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
| 5–9 employees | not published | — | 16.9% |
| 10–19 employees | not published | — | 13.5% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 10.3% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What caterers in Napa, CA use the phone for
Caterers book events through inquiry calls and then coordinate menus, headcounts and timing over many follow-ups. Fast responses to inquiries win events.
Calls a catering company in Napa, CA might handle in a typical week include:
- A client calls to update a headcount.
- The caterer calls a venue about setup times.
- An office calls about a lunch meeting order.
What caterers text about
Caterers text headcount confirmations and delivery windows.
Because carriers require registration for business texting from local numbers, Callata files a 10DLC registration for a one-time $49; after approval, anyone on the team can reply from the business number.
What a phone system costs a catering company in Napa, CA
The average catering company in Napa, CA has 10.0 employees, so a 10-person team is a reasonable benchmark. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 10 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $300.00 a month and 10 on Ooma Office Pro cost $249.50. Callata comes to $199.00 a month for 10 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,212 less than RingCentral for a catering company in Napa, CA of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Which area code to use in Napa, CA
NANPA records place the exchanges of the area's named cities and towns in 2 area codes. 707 has the most, with 71 of 72 exchanges (99%). A local number lets clients in Napa, CA call without dialing out of area. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, and which numbers are open in an area code depends on carrier inventory when you choose.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 707 | 71 | Pacific | 1959 | 369 |
| 369 | 1 | Pacific | 2023 | 707 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for caterers
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Napa, CA is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many caterers are there in Napa, CA?
Census County Business Patterns counted 25 caterers in the Napa, CA metro area in 2023. They employed 249 people in mid-March.
What does a business phone system cost for a 10-person catering company?
At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 10 users cost $300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro. On Callata, $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user, the same team pays $199.00.
What area code should a catering company in Napa, CA use?
Area code 707 has the most assigned exchanges among the area's named places, followed by 369. If you already have a local number, you can port it to Callata for free.
Can an AI receptionist answer calls for a catering company?
Yes. Callata's optional AI agents can answer when the team is busy or closed, take a message, text, email or transfer the call. They disclose that they are AI and are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute.