Banquet vs. Catering

Banquet vs. Catering — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Banquet and Catering

Banquetnoun

A large celebratory meal; a feast.

Cateringnoun

The business of providing food and related services; foodservice.

Banquetnoun

(archaic) A dessert; a course of sweetmeats.

Cateringnoun

The business of providing such services for special occasions.

Banquetverb

(intransitive) To participate in a banquet; to feast.

Cateringnoun

(countable) The act of one who caters (to something).

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Banquetverb

(obsolete) To have dessert after a feast.

Cateringverb

present participle of cater

Banquetverb

(transitive) To treat with a banquet or sumptuous entertainment of food; to feast.

Cateringnoun

providing food and services

Banquetnoun

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

Banquetnoun

a meal that is well prepared and greatly enjoyed;

a banquet for the graduating seniorsthe Thanksgiving feastthey put out quite a spread
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Banquetverb

provide a feast or banquet for

Banquetverb

partake in a feast or banquet