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The word catering, from the language English, refers to the activity of providing a specially hired food service to customers in specific situations, such as events of various kinds. The word catering comes from the English verb 'to cater', which means to serve, to attend. Catering is then the service that the attention and the offer from a varied set of food in exceptional situations such as events tend to be. Although this word does not belong to the Spanish language, it is now accepted at least in the language informal and is in common use.

Catering can be defined as the service offered by a certain type of food in events of different characteristics. To be served properly, the catering must always be contracted in advance so that both customers and professionals in the area can agree on the food options to be served, the quantity, the cost and other elements related to the question. In this sense, catering is central to any type of event since it is one of the most colorful elements of a party, a celebration or a meeting.

Catering is generally made up of products and foods of various characteristics. Although in most cases the catering consists of small and easy-to-eat foods such as canapés, cold cuts, cheeses, empanadas, crumb sandwiches, warm sandwiches and others, the catering service can also consist of plates of great elaboration that are served as in a restaurant and that they must be accompanied by the appropriate drinks and garnishes.

Depending on the type of food, the number of diners, the necessary ingredients and the exclusivity of the recipes to be prepared, the catering can vary in price although normally the costs of such service are usually elevated. The provision The catering can also be different according to each case, but generally the foods that form part of a catering service are conspicuously arranged to capture the attention of customers. diners.