catering

noun

(uncountable, UK, Philippines) The business of providing food and related services; foodservice.

(uncountable, US) The business of providing such services for special occasions.

(countable) The act of one who caters (to something).

Roots

acatercater- · French · to buy provisions

Synonyms for catering

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