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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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Economic Daily said there had been a “severe shock to the pricing system of the catering industry,” adding that this had resulted in lower quality and weaker profits.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Hollywood thrived in this tough decade partly by catering to people’s need for fantasy and escapism, through screwball comedies, adventure stories and the elaborate musicals of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

I have no problem with chefs like Redzepi catering to the elite — chefs have done that for centuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

From 2029, agriculture, environmental and animal care, catering and hospitality, hair and beauty, and protective services will be added.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

It’s a short day again—a dry season until Christmas catering, Jorge says.

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