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Cafes face risks from food service, customer interactions, and physical space: 

• General Liability Insurance – for slips, hot drink spills, or customer falls inside your premises. 

• Product Liability Insurance – crucial for protection against foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or unsafe products. 

• Commercial Property Insurance – covers your cafe’s building, espresso machines, counters, and décor. 

• Business Interruption Insurance – replaces income if you must close temporarily due to fire, storms, or other covered events. 

• Workers’ Compensation Insurance – legally required in most states if you have employees. 

• Commercial Auto Insurance – necessary if you offer delivery services. 

• Liquor Liability Insurance – needed if you serve alcoholic beverages. 

Gild helps you bundle all the right protections into one seamless policy—so your cafe can brew business worry‑free. 

Yes! Catering insurance can cover these risks through Product Liability Insurance: 

• General liability policies typically include product liability protection, providing coverage if a guest falls ill from food served. 

• This also includes allergen reactions, food contamination, or illness claims traced to your preparation. 

• Without this coverage, you may face costly legal action stemming from food-related claims. 

These protections are vital for food businesses serving clients at events—they safeguard your reputation and financial stability. 

On average, catering business owners pay between $500-$1200 a year for protection.   

Cost can vary depending on your: 

• Location 

• Size 

• Value of Equipment and Tools 

Gild will work with you to find the right tailored coverage that fits your budget and your needs. 

A robust insurance setup for caterers should include: 

• General Liability Insurance – protects against claims of bodily injury (e.g. slips or burns) or property damage during events. 

• Product Liability Insurance  – covers claims due to foodborne illnesses or allergic reactions. 

• Commercial Property or Business Owners Policy (BOP) – protects kitchen, equipment, and event supplies; BOP often includes business interruption. 

• Commercial Auto Insurance – required if using vehicles to deliver food and equipment to events. 

• Workers’ Compensation Insurance – mandated in most states for any employees to cover injuries during food prep or setup. 

• Liquor Liability Insurance – essential if you serve alcohol at events, covering damages or injuries tied to intoxicated guests. 

These coverages protect caterers from food‑related claims, physical accidents, and equipment loss on and off‑site. 

With a tailored insurance package, your coverage typically includes: 

• Injury claims if workers or visitors are hurt on the job site.  

• Vehicle accidents, whether transporting materials, tools, or staff. 

• Claims of defective work or missed deadlines, falling back to contract obligations. 

• Property losses, including theft or damage to equipment, supplies, or ongoing construction. 

• Major liability cases that threaten to exceed policy limits. 

• Subcontractor compliance, ensuring all hired teams have acceptable coverage—limiting liability exposure. 

These coverages are designed to keep your business moving forward—even when unexpected events arise.