garçom; prestador de serviço de catering; fornecedor de refeições
1. A person or company that provides food and drink, typically for events such as weddings, parties, or corporate functions
We hired a professional caterer for our daughter's wedding reception.
Contratamos um serviço de catering profissional para a recepção do casamento de nossa filha.
2. Someone who supplies and serves food and beverages at social events or gatherings
The caterer arrived early to set up tables and prepare the buffet.
O garçom de catering chegou cedo para montar as mesas e preparar o bufê.
3. A business that specializes in food service for special occasions
The caterer offered several menu options for corporate events.
A empresa de catering oferecia várias opções de cardápio para eventos corporativos.
In Brazil, catering services are increasingly popular for events, weddings, and corporate functions, particularly in major cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The term 'catering' is widely used and understood, though 'garçom' remains the traditional word for servers. In the USA, caterers are essential to event planning and are commonly hired for weddings, birthday parties, and professional gatherings. The profession is highly regulated and valued in both cultures.
NYC Slang
caterer; vendor (informal for food service providers at events)
Related Idioms & Phrases
cater to someone's needs (atender às necessidades de alguém)
cater for an event (fornecer refeições para um evento)
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