The catering industry is a large, fractured industry with many players. Since caterers are usually located within an hour's drive from their party destination, the industry has tens of thousands of members, each with a small share of the entire market. The catering market is quite versatile, and it's easy to use your strengths to your advantage. Whether you specialize in casual picnics, corporate events, or blacktie weddings, there's something for everyone in catering.