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catering

/ˈkɛteriŋ/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

catering

  • the provision of food and drink at a social event or gathering

In a sentence

Abbiamo già prenotato il catering per la festa di compleanno.

We have already booked the catering for the birthday party.

Chi si occuperà del catering durante la conferenza?

Who will handle the catering during the conference?

Il cibo offerto dal catering era davvero eccellente.

The food offered by the catering was truly excellent.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
cateringmasculine · singular
cateringmasculine · plural
cateringmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • English loanword; invariable in Italian (singular and plural 'catering').
  • Often combined with 'servizio di' ('servizio di catering').

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