caterer

IPA/ˈkeɪtərə(r)/
KK[kˈetɚɚ]IPA/ˈkeɪtərər/

caterer — 名詞

  • caterersingular
  • caterersplural

1. a person or business that prepares and provides food for special events like wed

1.名詞B1
釋義

外燴業者

為宴會活動提供餐飲服務的人或公司

a person or business that prepares and provides food for special events like weddings, parties, and business functions

例句

The Watanabes hired a caterer for their daughter's wedding reception.

渡邊一家為女兒的婚宴聘請了外燴業者。

A local caterer delivered lunch trays to the office every Friday.

一家當地的外燴業者每週五為辦公室送午餐餐盒。

常見搭配
  • hire a caterer
  • professional caterer
  • local caterer
  • the caterer provides the food
  • the caterer prepares a menu
同義詞
  • food supplier

    broader term — covers anyone who provides food, not necessarily for events

  • event caterer

    more specific; emphasises the event context explicitly

  • banquet service

    refers to the service rather than the person or company

用法筆記

Distinguish from chef: a chef works in a fixed restaurant kitchen; a caterer travels to prepare and serve food at events. Distinguish from restaurant: a restaurant has a permanent dining space; a caterer brings the food and service to a location the client chooses.

常見錯誤

The catering was late.' (when you mean the person).
The caterer was late.
'catering' is the service or the food itself; 'caterer' is the person or business that provides it.
I want to be a cater.
I want to be a caterer.
'cater' is the verb; the person who does the job is a 'caterer'.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • wedding caterer
  • corporate caterer
  • party caterer

常用片語

  • hire a caterer
  • work as a caterer

介系詞搭配

  • caterer for (an event)
  • caterer to (a client or group)