Contract caterers are specialists who oversee and manage catering services for a broad array of businesses where serving of food and drinks is not their primary goal. This is a large number of companies in addition to hospitals, schools and factories. The past was when a caterer contracted could provide workplace cafes and canteens to public sector companies however, in recent times they have been able to enter the private sector, and they now typically provide food and catering services for train stations, airports and leisure centers. For instance.