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Corporate catering guides
Quantities, budgets and ideas for breakfasts, lunches and cocktail receptions in Paris, based on our own prices and quantity rules. All guides in French.
Advice · 17 October 2026
How many maîtres d'hôtel for a corporate event?
Advice · 17 October 2026
Flower arrangements for a corporate event: how many to plan for and at what price?
Advice · 17 October 2026
Equipment hire for a corporate reception: what to hire, how much and at what price?
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
A prestige corporate breakfast: how to get it right and what budget?
Advice · 17 October 2026
Tableware, table linen, staff: what is included in a caterer's quote?
Advice · 17 October 2026
How far in advance should you order a caterer for a breakfast, a seminar or a cocktail reception?
Advice · 17 October 2026
What questions should you ask a caterer before signing the quote?
Advice · 17 October 2026
Mocktail bar for a corporate event: how many bartenders and what budget?
Advice · 17 October 2026
Caterer, maîtres d'hôtel, tableware, flowers: should you use a single supplier for your corporate event?
Advice · 17 October 2026
Alcohol at an office drinks party: what does the French Labour Code say, and how to do without it?
Advice · 17 October 2026
Allergens: what must a caterer show on a corporate buffet or trays?
Advice · 17 October 2026
Disposable or reusable tableware for a corporate event: what does French law say?
Advice · 17 October 2026
What to do with leftovers from a corporate buffet?
Advice · 17 October 2026
Organising a corporate iftar during Ramadan: times, menu and tips
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
The best yoghurts for an office breakfast in Paris: our selection
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
The best croissants and pains au chocolat in Paris for the office: the 2026 rankings
Advice · 17 October 2026
Chouquettes for an office meeting: the best addresses in Paris and how many to plan
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
Babka: where to find the best in Paris and how to serve it at an office breakfast
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
The best cookies in Paris for the office: our selection
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
The best macarons in Paris for a corporate event
Advice · 17 October 2026
Homemade loaf cakes for an office breakfast or afternoon break: which to choose and how many to plan
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
The best panettone for office festive celebrations in Paris
Advice · 17 October 2026
Corporate gifts and pastries with your company logo in Paris: what to choose, lead times and budget
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
The best tea and coffee for a meeting or an office breakfast in Paris
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
The best crêpes in Paris for an office breakfast or afternoon break
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
Pastries for a corporate afternoon break: tartlets, choux, brownies, chocolate mousse, the best addresses in Paris
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
The best corporate lunch trays in Paris: how to choose, and our menu
Advice · 17 October 2026
Halal lunch trays in Paris: where to order for a company meeting
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
Vegetarian or vegan lunch trays for the office: the best options in Paris
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
The best lunch boxes for a company meeting in Paris
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
Clubs, mini baguettes, wraps: the best sandwiches for a company meeting or after-work event in Paris
Advice · 17 October 2026
Mini burgers for a company after-work event or cocktail reception: where to find them in Paris and how many to plan
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
Aged cheeses and halal charcuterie for company drinks: the best cheesemongers in Paris and our tray
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
Smoked salmon and gravlax tray for a company reception in Paris: the best houses
Advice · 17 October 2026
Asian tray for a company after-work event in Paris: where to order, how much to plan
Inspiration · 17 October 2026
Mediterranean buffet for the office in Paris: the best mezze addresses and our package
Advice · 13 October 2026
Corporate cocktail reception for 50 people: menu, quantities and budget
Inspiration · 13 October 2026
Canapé ideas for a corporate event: 16 savoury and sweet canapés
Advice · 13 October 2026
Alcohol-free corporate cocktail reception: drinks, mocktails and quantities
Advice · 13 October 2026
Corporate dinner reception in Paris: number of canapés, menu and price
Advice · 13 October 2026
Corporate cocktail reception for 100 people: quantities, organisation and budget
Advice · 13 October 2026
Inauguration cocktail reception: organising the reception for your new offices
Dietary needs · 13 October 2026
Halal office breakfast in Paris: quantities, packages and budget
Dietary needs · 13 October 2026
Inclusive menu at work: halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free, how to split it
Advice · 3 September 2026
Office lunch: complete guide & 2026 budgets
Advice · 19 August 2026
Company Christmas meal budget: how much should you plan per person?
Advice · 19 August 2026
Office breakfast in Paris: budget, composition and organisation
Advice · 26 July 2026
Corporate buffet in Paris: the complete guide to organising it well
Advice · 11 July 2026
Organising an after-work event or a leaving party at the office in Paris: formats, quantities and budget
Advice · 11 July 2026
How many canapés should you plan per person for a corporate event?
Inspiration · 8 July 2026
The best madeleines in Paris: our 2026 ranking
Advice · 20 June 2026
How many pastries per person for an office breakfast?
Advice · 18 June 2026
How many macarons should you order for a corporate event?
Advice · 10 June 2026
Team breakfast budget: how much to plan for depending on headcount?
Advice · 1 June 2026
Corporate catering budget in Paris: prices, rates and what you really pay for
Advice · 30 May 2026
Which corporate caterer should you choose in Paris? The 2026 comparison
Inspiration · 28 May 2026
Office afternoon break: ideas, products and budget for a successful 4 pm break
Advice · 8 May 2026
Office breakfast: how to plan it well
Inspiration · 29 April 2026
5 afternoon break ideas for your teams
Advice · 17 April 2026