caterer

noun

ca·​ter·​er ˈkā-tər-ər 

plural -s

: one that caters: such as

a

: one whose business is to arrange for and supervise all the details as to food and service for any social affair (as at a club or private house)

b

: a worker in a hotel or restaurant who solicits, promotes, and arranges for social functions to be held there

Word History

Etymology

probably from cater entry 2 + -er

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