26984 words

catering

3 definitions • 8 examples
1
any job making or serving food :

Examples:

I've always wanted to work in catering.
Who is going to do the catering for the wedding?
a high-class catering company
2
the business or activity of providing food and drink at events, for organizations, etc.:

Examples:

I wanted to work in catering, and until I was 21 I worked as a chef in hotels and bars.
The airline is proud of the quality of its in-flight catering.
3
relating to the activity of providing food and drink at events, for organizations, etc.:

Examples:

Catering costs have risen sharply in the last twelve months.
a catering company/business/group
the catering trade/industry

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