Caterers & Restuarants

Kind of Business

Criteria

Type of license

Hotel
Hotel is a commercial establishment providing lodging, meals, and other guest services.
In general, to be called a hotel, an establishment must have a minimum of six letting bedrooms, at least three of which must have attached (ensuite) private bathroom facilities.

Five Star and Above

Central License

Three Star and Four Star

State License

One Star, Two Star or Hotel without Star Rating by Ministry of Tourism
(HRACC)

State License

Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum

Registration

Restaurant and Bars
Restaurant is a type of food service operation which prepares, serves food and drinks to customers in exchange for money. Meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants also offer take-out and food delivery services, and some offer only take-out and delivery.

Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per
annum

Central License

Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per
annum

State License

Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum

Registration

Club/Canteen
Canteen or Cafeteria is a dining area in an institution/ establishment serving food (being prepared in the premises or procured from other location or source) to individuals associated with or visiting the institution

Turnover More than Rs 12 Lacs per
annum

State License

Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum

Registration

Caterer
Food Service Establishment involved in preparation, storage, serving and /or transport of food for consumption of a group at a venue of ceremony/celebration /ritual/institution.

Turnover More than Rs 20 Crores per annum

Central License

Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum

State License