Business phone system for caterers in Nevada
109 caterers operated in Nevada in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 109CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,029mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 3.3U.S. 3.9
- State rank
- 28th of 51by count
How many caterers operate in Nevada
The Census Bureau counted 109 caterers in Nevada in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 722320). They employed 1,029 people in mid-March and reported $25.8 million in annual payroll. That is the 28th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Caterers make up 0.14% of the 77,297 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Nevada has 3.3 caterers, 14.2% below the national rate of 3.9. The average establishment has 9.4 employees against 11.2 nationally. Payroll per employee is $25,058, 18.8% below the U.S. figure of $30,873.
| Measure | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 109 | 13,222 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,029 | 148,684 |
| Annual payroll | $25,785,000 | $4,590,259,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 9.4 | 11.2 |
| Payroll per employee | $25,058 | $30,873 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 3.3 | 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.
Caterers by metro area in Nevada
Census published catering company counts for 2 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Nevada. The largest is Las Vegas, NV, with 87 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 95% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas, NV | 87 | 761 | 3.6 |
| Reno, NV | 17 | 238 | 3.0 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at caterers in Nevada
64.2% of Nevada's caterers with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 55.0% nationally. 80.2% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 68 | 64.2% | 55.0% |
| 5–9 employees | 17 | 16.0% | 16.9% |
| 10–19 employees | 12 | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 9 | 8.5% | 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.
Calls a catering company in Nevada has to catch
Caterers book events through inquiry calls and then coordinate menus, headcounts and timing over many follow-ups. Fast responses to inquiries win events.
A few of the calls that come in to caterers in Nevada:
- An office calls about a lunch meeting order.
- The caterer calls a venue about setup times.
- A couple calls about catering a wedding.
What caterers text about
Caterers text headcount confirmations and delivery windows.
Texting from a local number in Nevada requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for caterers in Nevada
Caterers in Nevada average 9.4 employees, so the comparison uses a 9-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $224.55 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $270.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,092 less than RingCentral for a catering company in Nevada 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 | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
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.
Area codes in Nevada
Nevada has 3 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a catering company can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | 786 | Pacific | 1947 | 725 |
| 775 | 601 | — | 1998 | none |
| 725 | 215 | Pacific | 2014 | 702 |
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 in Nevada
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Nevada 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 in Nevada?
109 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,029 people in mid-March.
Which Nevada metro area has the most caterers?
Las Vegas, NV, with 87 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 9-person catering company?
$270.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $224.55 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $179.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Nevada number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.