caterer

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1) A person employed to obtain and maintain the storage of provisions, especially food.
 * 2) * 1821 June 19, ”Peregrine,” The Traveller: Letter IV, in The Kaleidoscope; Or, Literary and Scientific Mirror, page 401,
 * It was in vain that I petitioned, appealing to our caterer, if proofs of appetite were wanting; for sick men seldom have occasion for that important person′s services.
 * 1) A person or company hired to provide and serve food, usually for a large group and at a location separate from where the food is prepared.
 * 2) * 1994, John N. Ingham, Lynne B. Feldman, Dutrieuille, Peter Albert (1838—1916) and Albert E. Dutrieuille (July 26, 1877—April 25, 1974), entry in African-American Business Leaders: A Biographical Dictionary, page 225,
 * From a family of French West African descent, Albert Dutrieuille was the last of the great African-American caterers in Philadelphia.
 * 1) * 1994, John N. Ingham, Lynne B. Feldman, Dutrieuille, Peter Albert (1838—1916) and Albert E. Dutrieuille (July 26, 1877—April 25, 1974), entry in African-American Business Leaders: A Biographical Dictionary, page 225,
 * From a family of French West African descent, Albert Dutrieuille was the last of the great African-American caterers in Philadelphia.
 * From a family of French West African descent, Albert Dutrieuille was the last of the great African-American caterers in Philadelphia.

Synonyms

 * , manciple, obsonator, steward

Translations

 * French: ,
 * German: Speiselieferant, Partyservice, Catering-Service, Cateringunternehmen
 * Maori: kaitaka kai