catered
Provided party meals
Catered is the past tense of cater, meaning to provide food and service for an event: The wedding was catered by a local restaurant.
More broadly, to cater to someone or something is to attend to their needs or desires, sometimes with a suggestion of excessive accommodation: The resort caters to wealthy tourists, He catered to her every whim.
Formal celebratory meal
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- galaFestive formal occasion
- buffetSelf-service meal display
luncheon · dinner · soiree · feast · function · gathering · fete · affair
Adjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- made-to-orderCreated to individual specifications
- kosherPermissible by Jewish law
halal · vegan · gluten-free · allergen-friendly · themed · curated · individualized
Restaurant service employees
- chefProfessional kitchen leader
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
- bartenderOne who serves drinks
- serversMachines providing network resources
linens · silverware · chinaware · setup · cleanup · delivery · presentation · staffing
Pre-meal small dishes
- entreesPrincipal meal courses
- dessertsFinal meal courses
- hors-d'oeuvresSmall appetizers served before meals
- canapesSmall topped appetizer bases
platters · refreshments · cuisine · delicacies · charcuterie · mezze · tapas · smorgasbord
banquet
Formal celebratory meal
buffet · luncheon · dinner · soiree · feast · function · gathering · fete · affair · brunch
tailored
Adjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- made-to-orderCreated to individual specifications
kosher · halal · vegan · gluten-free · allergen-friendly · themed · curated · individualized
waitstaff
Restaurant service employees
- chefProfessional kitchen leader
- sommelierTrained wine service professional
- bartenderOne who serves drinks
servers · linens · silverware · chinaware · setup · cleanup · delivery · presentation · staffing · coordination
appetizers
Pre-meal small dishes
- entreesPrincipal meal courses
- dessertsFinal meal courses
- hors-d'oeuvresSmall appetizers served before meals
canapes · platters · refreshments · cuisine · delicacies · charcuterie · mezze · tapas · smorgasbord · spread
cateredpotluck
Communal meal, shared contributions
self-catered · uncatered · DIY · self-serve · BYOB
cateredneglected
Not given proper attention
ignored · disregarded · overlooked · unaccommodated · disappointed
- catered lunchMeal delivered by professionals
- event cateringFood service for occasions
- catering serviceProfessional event meal provision
- catering companyHired meal providers
- catering truckMobile meal-service vehicle
- catered mealsFood service for events