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Cock-up on the catering front? It cost an inheritance (4,2,7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mess of pottage

'it cost an inheritance' is the definition.
(reference to Esau in the Bible)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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