One providing the food and drink (7)

I believe the answer is:

caterer

(Other definitions for caterer that I've seen before include "Purveyor" , "One providing food and drink" , "Someone providing food and service" , "Person who supplies food for social events" , "Someone who provides food and service" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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