provide food and services
provide what is needed
"The hostess provided lunch for all the guests"
我们准备了40个客人的饭菜,但只来了20个人。 cater for〔to〕 sth
The bakers specialize in catering for large parties.
那些面包师专门负责为大型宴会提供食品。 cater for〔to〕 sb/sth
I expect he will be able to cater for your particular needs.
我预计他能满足你的特殊需要。
Politicians should learn to cater to the man in the street.
政治家应该学会满足普通人的需求。