Soft paste needed for banquet (6)

I believe the answer is:

spread

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This might be a double definition.

'soft paste' is the first definition.
'spread' can be an answer for 'paste' (synonyms). I am not certain of the 'soft' bit.

'for banquet' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'needed' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for spread that I've seen before include "Courses" , "Large elaborate meal" , "Unfold - scatter" , "Open out; range" , "See 4" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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