A person or company that provides food and drinks for events, parties, or gatherings.
From 'cater,' which likely derives from Old French 'acater' (to buy or provide), with the '-er' suffix meaning 'one who does.' The medieval roots suggest marketplace buying.
The word 'cater' is secretly about buying—it originally meant purchasing provisions at a market, which is why caterers must constantly source ingredients and manage supply chains.
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