1. provided food and drink for an event or gathering
Usage: past tense of cater
2. provided what was needed or desired; accommodated
Usage: often used with ‘to’

Examples

• The restaurant catered our wedding reception.
• She catered the corporate lunch meeting.
• The hotel catered to business travelers.
• The program catered to students with special needs.
• They catered the event for 200 guests.
• The store catered to luxury shoppers.
• Local vendors catered the outdoor festival.