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catering

British  
/ ˈkeɪtərɪŋ /

noun

  1. the trade of a professional caterer

  2. the food, etc, provided at a function by a caterer

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Catering companies were switched out to protect the men from poisoning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Catering to the US leader's fondness for the precious metal, President Lee Jae Myung wore a gold tie and Trump was also served a gold-themed dessert.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

But Adam Curtis, of Dolce School Catering in Manchester, said it cost more than that to provide the food which meant school kitchens had to subsidise the rest or change the offering.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024

Catering, which was $20,000 plus $6,600 for the venue as part of a package deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2024

Some big reception and open-house event for the Hispanic Center in town, the biggest job Maldonado Catering ever got.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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