caterer

[ key-ter-er ]

noun

1. one whose business is to provide food, supplies, and sometimes service at social gatherings.
2. one who caters.

caterer

/ ˈkeɪtərə /

noun

1. a person who caters, esp one who as a profession provides food for large social events, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of caterer¹

First recorded in 1585–95; cater + -er ¹

Example Sentences

This allows the caterers to reduce the amount of food they prepare and serve, so that there’s less likelihood of leftovers.

From Salon

Runaway production has had an adverse effect on entertainment workers, as well as ancillary businesses, such as prop houses and caterers, that depend on Hollywood to survive.

From Los Angeles Times

“We ended up actually doing benefits together where it was at her house and I was the caterer and we became friends after that.”

From Salon

“Nationally, there are no caterers left to support our fire teams — zero caterers available today,” Cline said Monday.

From Los Angeles Times

Even though his name was later mentioned by a caterer drug dealer in the infamous 1985 Pittsburgh drug trials, he was never part of that scandal, or any scandal.

From Los Angeles Times