It is worth a wait, however, to get a seat in the three 18th-century rooms that provide light refreshments.

"How thoughtful of you to provide refreshments for your guests."

"Thank you, no," I said, although it was still tempting to have someone else offer to provide refreshments for me.

The beach is well served by local businesses providing refreshments and services.

The groups will provide their own food and refreshments for parties for 200 to 400 students.

A tea house on the grounds provides refreshments in a traditional setting.

In addition a wooden hut was built for providing food and refreshments.

The object was not to provide refreshment but to hold up the party for two or three minutes in order to get the press into position.

She and her riding friends provided refreshments and we all got to work.

Families turned their houses into shops providing refreshments, and farmers sold milk.