traiteur
Prepared food purveyor
A traiteur is a French caterer or delicatessen—someone who prepares and sells ready-made dishes for takeaway or delivery.
The term appears in English primarily in culinary contexts or when describing French food culture: We picked up dinner from the traiteur on Rue Saint-Honoré.
In Louisiana, traiteur can also mean a folk healer who treats ailments through prayer and traditional remedies.
Made by skilled craftspeople
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- haute cuisineElevated culinary artistry
degustation · amuse-bouche · truffle · caviar · sashimi · connoisseur · palate · savory
Professional kitchen leader
- menuList of available dishes
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- platterLarge flat serving dish
- canapésBite-sized topped appetizers
hors d'oeuvres · delicatessen · charcuterie · pâté · terrine · galantine · takeaway · ready-made
Marriage rite and feast
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- galaFestive formal occasion
- corporateOf or relating to companies
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
conference · cocktail party · launch · anniversary · celebration · ceremony · fundraiser · private party
artisanal
Made by skilled craftspeople
- epicureanConnoisseur of sensual pleasures
- gastronomyScience of fine dining
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
haute cuisine · degustation · amuse-bouche · truffle · caviar · sashimi · connoisseur · palate · savory · umami
chef
Professional kitchen leader
canapés · hors d'oeuvres · delicatessen · charcuterie · pâté · terrine · galantine · takeaway · ready-made · cold cuts
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
banquet · conference · cocktail party · launch · anniversary · celebration · ceremony · fundraiser · private party · luncheon
bouillabaisse
Marseille fish and shellfish stew
- ratatouilleProvençal vegetable stew
- coq au vinPoultry braised in red
- quicheCustard pie, often cheesy
cassoulet · croissant · baguette · crêpe · escargot · foie gras · confit · soufflé · mousse · bisque
traiteurchef de cuisine
Kitchen's head professional cook
line cook · short-order cook · saucier · sous chef · executive chef