Cool MateCater
UK /["/ˈkeɪtə(r)/","/ˈkeɪtəz/","/ˈkeɪtəd/","/ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈkeɪtər/","/ˈkeɪtərz/","/ˈkeɪtərd/","/ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to provide food and drinks for a social event
In simple words: To provide food and drink for an event.
Examples
- Most of our work now involves catering for weddings.
- Who will be catering the wedding?
Usage notes
Use 'cater' when talking about providing food for gatherings like weddings or parties. Avoid using it in very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
cater + for/to + event or group
Memory hint
Think of a 'cat' serving food at a 'table.'
Collocations
- cater for an event
- cater to clients
- catered menu
- catering service
- catering company
Synonyms
- provide
- supply
- serve
- manage
- organize
Antonyms
- neglect
- ignore
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'cater' with 'wait' — they have different meanings.
- Using 'cater' without an object, e.g., 'They cater' is incomplete.
- Saying 'catered for' when 'catered to' is needed.