cater
1 of 1verb/ˈkeɪ.tər/
Forms:caters,catering,catered,catered
1
to provide a meeting, party, etc. with food and drink
C1transitive- The catering company will cater the wedding reception with a variety of dishes.
- She hired a chef to cater her birthday party with delicious appetizers.
- The hotel's restaurant can cater the conference with a buffet lunch.
- They decided to cater the office meeting with sandwiches and salads.
- The local bakery was asked to cater the corporate event with pastries and coffee.
2
to provide or deliver what is needed or wanted, often services or goods
- The company caters to businesses that need custom software solutions.
- She caters to a variety of tastes with her bakery, offering gluten-free options.
- The restaurant caters to vegan customers with a wide selection of plant-based dishes.
- The service caters to those looking for high-end luxury travel experiences.
- They cater to the local community by offering affordable groceries.