A dinner (or meal) gathering; a formal dinner party or ceremonial meal.
会社の創立記念に食事会が開かれた。
A dinner party was held for the company's anniversary.
招待客のためにホテルで食事会を設けた。
We arranged a formal meal at the hotel for the guests.
年末には親しい友人たちと小さな食事会をする予定だ。
At year-end I'm planning a small dinner with close friends.
A meal meeting in general; can refer to lunch, breakfast, or a meeting held over a meal (e.g., a working lunch).
明日の食事会はランチミーティングです。時間は正午からです。
Tomorrow's meal meeting is a lunch meeting. It starts at noon.
取引先との食事会で新しいプロジェクトについて話した。
We discussed the new project at a meal with the client.
歓迎の食事会は夕食で行われる予定だ。
The welcome meal will be held as a dinner.