noun

caterer

caterer

We hired a caterer for the wedding.

We hired a caterer for the wedding.

The caterer provided delicious food.

The caterer provided delicious food.

a caterer for ((an event)) a person or company providing food for an event She is a caterer for corporate events.

Synonyms: chef, cook, food service provider

From the verb 'cater' + '-er' (agent noun suffix). 'Cater' comes from Old French 'acater' (to buy).

A caterer is a person or company that caters. The '-er' ending often denotes a person.

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