What does Caterer mean? | Definition of Caterer by Weddings for a Living

A caterer is a professional who provides catering services. The term catering means to ‘provide food and service for'.

In the wedding industry, caterers are people/companies who work in licensed commercial kitchens, who are properly insured, and who are trained and skilled in preparing and serving a variety of foods to groups of guests.

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Related Glossary Terms:

Final Guarantee
The final number of guests or headcount provided to the caterer.
Off-Site
A non-inclusive venue or a service that is not located or occurring at the site of a particular activity
On-Site
A venue that supplies everything needed at the site of a wedding or special occasion.

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