Synonyms for

Catering

Verb / ˈkeɪtɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for catering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The business of providing food, drinks, and other services for events or parties.

Synonyms & similar words

cater supply ply provide banquet feast buffet hospitality entertaining provisions refreshments cooking cuisine chow grub vittles spreads menu fare nutrition diet

Synonyms by register

Formal

provisioning supplying furnishing serving

Informal

feeding doing food handling food

Literary

nourishing sustenance provision

Antonyms

withholding denying refusing starving depriving neglecting

Common collocations

  • catering services
  • catering company
  • catering for
  • event catering
  • food catering
  • outside catering
  • wedding catering

Word family

noun catering
verb cater
adjective catering

Usage note

Catering primarily refers to providing food and drink for an event. While 'cater for' can mean to provide what is needed or desired, its most common usage relates to food service.

Example sentences

  1. The catering company provided delicious food for the party.
  2. We hired a catering service for our company's event.
  3. The wedding reception had a beautiful catering setup.
  4. My friend started a catering business and it's doing really well.
  5. I love trying different foods at catering events.

Quotes

  • Catering is all about making people happy through food.
  • Food is the most important part of a successful catering event.
  • Good catering can make or break a party.

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