traiteur

/tra.itœʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who prepares and serves food, especially at a canteen or in a school.

“The traiteur at the university cafeteria offered a variety of international dishes.”

2. noun

In France, a person who sells prepared food, such as sandwiches or snacks, in a shop or from a cart.

“We stopped at the traiteur on the street corner to grab a quick lunch.”

Synonyms

  • canteen manager
  • caterer
  • food vendor

Antonyms

  • fine dining chef
  • gourmand