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an example of cater

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"Cater" is a verb meaning to provide food and service for an event, or more generally to provide what is is needed or wanted for a person or situation.

Examples (different senses)

- Catering food/service: "The company will cater the wedding, providing hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner and two servers for 120 guests."
- Supplying needs: "Our program is designed to cater to children with learning differences."
- British usage ("cater for"): "The hotel can cater for dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and vegan meals."
- Intransitive: "They cater weddings and corporate events throughout the region."

Short sample catering plan (50-person office lunch)
- Menu: assorted sandwiches (vegetarian and meat), mixed green salad, seasonal fruit platter, two hot sides (roasted vegetables, pasta primavera), dessert bars
- Beverages: bottled water, iced tea, coffee
- Staffing & service: drop-off with disposable plates/utensils and napkins, set-up completed 30 minutes before start, no on-site servers
- Cost estimate: $12–$18 per person depending on final menu and delivery distance

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