Caterers

Caterers2026-08-17T23:30:34-04:00

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General Liability

Guest injuries and damage to venues during service.

Liquor Liability

Alcohol service at events triggers dram shop liability.

Commercial Auto

Vehicles transporting food, equipment and staff to venues.

Product Liability

Foodborne illness claims from off-premises service and holding times.

Inland Marine

Chafing, serving and transport equipment away from your kitchen.

Workers’ Compensation

Burns, lifting and driving exposure across the crew.

Common questions about Caterers

Answering the most frequently asked questions about Caterers.

Is my equipment covered at events?2026-08-17T23:04:54-04:00

Inland marine covers chafing, serving and transport equipment away from your kitchen.

Are my drivers covered?2026-08-17T23:04:54-04:00

Commercial auto for owned vehicles, hired and non-owned for staff using their own.

What’s my food safety exposure?2026-08-17T23:04:53-04:00

Off-premises holding and transport temperatures drive foodborne illness claims. Product liability responds.

Am I covered at venues I don’t control?2026-08-17T23:04:52-04:00

General liability follows your operations off-site. Venues will require certificates naming them as additional insured.

Do I need liquor liability if I serve alcohol?2026-08-17T23:04:52-04:00

Yes. It’s excluded from general liability even when a licensed bartender pours.

Reviews from Semper Insurance clients

110-35 72nd Rd, Forest Hills

5.0 23 reviews

  • Lisa Duffner’s Avatar Lisa Duffner ★★★★★ 10 months ago
    I have been using Semper insured Landland for some years now. Stu has been very helpful and responses fast to any questions you need answers too. Sara has contacted me when he was busy. He has gotten the best health insurance each year … More for my needs. It’s hard living on only my widows disability and he has helped get my health care insurance as my needs change and within my budget.
  • Justin Wheeler’s Avatar Justin Wheeler ★★★★★ 11 months ago
    We are so thrilled to be working with Adam. From the get-go, he took the time to understand our business's needs and worked closely (and tenaciously) to assemble an insurance package that met our unique needs. He's shown himself … More to be diligent, contentious, and a true advocate -- in many ways it feels like Adam's become an extension of my team. In the months we've been working together I've really come to trust Adam, and feel his partnership as an agent reflects a knowledge of our business and its mission and a genuine energy to strengthen and protect our operation.
  • Grigoriy Priev’s Avatar Grigoriy Priev ★★★★★ a year ago
    Adam is super easy to work with and really knows his stuff. He helped me find the right business insurance without any hassle. A broker you can trust.Thanks

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