catering business
nounUK /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ ˈbɪznəs/
US /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ ˈbɪznəs/
A company that makes and serves food for parties and events.
The catering business brought sandwiches and cake to the birthday party.
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2. The activity of providing food and drink for events as a commercial operation.
She learned about the catering business while working in a hotel kitchen.
3. A small company that delivers prepared meals to offices or schools.
Our catering business delivers hot lunches to three local schools.
4. The part of a hotel or restaurant that handles food for outside events.
The hotel's catering business grew quickly after it opened a new banquet hall.