Are restaurant owners considered licensed caterers?

I am planning an event and the venue only allows licensed caterers to serve food. It's not a big budget event and I'm trying to save money any way possible. I've been shopping around and the prices (even for heavy hors d'oeuvres) are really high per person. I have a family friend that owns a restaurant and would be willing to provide a full meal for free but I'm unsure if she would be approved by the venue.



Are restaurant owners automatically considered licensed caterers?Are restaurant owners considered licensed caterers?
depending on what region of the country you live in, I would say yes.

Ask the venue if they have a list or ask them this same question.

That way you will get the answer straight from them with no misunderstandings.Are restaurant owners considered licensed caterers?
I think so. I know that in order to handle food you need a food license so I assume that restaurant owners are caterers. I'm sure she would be approved by the venue.