Catering

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Catering

Catering (/ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/) is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, hospital, pub, aircraft, cruise ship, park, filming site or studio, entertainment site, or event venue.

Etymology

The term "catering" was in use in the world as early as the 14th century. It is derived from the older term "cater", which was used to refer to a person who provides food provisions, from the Middle English 'catour', itself derived from the Old French 'cater', meaning 'provider'.

Related Terms

  • Event planning: The process of managing a project such as a meeting, convention, tradeshow, ceremony, team building activity, party, or convention.
  • Food service: A broad term that describes the services provided by organizations that supply food.
  • Hospitality: The friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.
  • Banquet: A large meal or feast, complete with main courses and desserts, often served with ad libitum alcoholic beverages.

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