A lunchtime cocktail reception replaces lunch: allow 12 to 14 canapés per person, served standing. The La Réception package has 12 pieces (9 savoury, 3 sweet) at €40.90 excl. VAT per person, which is €2,245.50 excl. VAT for 50 people with juice, water and delivery.

What is a lunchtime cocktail reception?

A lunchtime cocktail reception is a standing meal made of individual canapés, savoury then sweet, served at lunchtime. It replaces a seated lunch: guests move around, talk and help themselves at their own pace, with no lunch tray and no table service.

How many canapés per person for a lunchtime cocktail reception?

Allow 12 to 14 pieces per person for a lunch reception, against 6 to 8 for plain drinks and 16 to 18 for a dinner reception.

FormatPieces per personL'Écrin packagePrice per person excl. VAT
Drinks6 to 8L'Invitation, 8 pieces€29.90
Lunch reception12 to 14La Réception, 12 pieces€40.90
Dinner reception16 to 18La Célébration, 16 pieces€51.90

For the detail of the formats, see the guide how many canapés per person.

How much does a lunchtime cocktail reception for 20, 50 or 100 people cost?

The table counts La Réception at €40.90 excl. VAT per person, plus the alcohol-free drinks (1 litre of juice for 4 people, one 75 cl bottle of water for 5) and the €29 excl. VAT delivery.

PeopleLa RéceptionJuice and waterDeliveryTotal excl. VATPer person
20€818.00€66.70€29.00€913.70€45.69
50€2,045.00€171.50€29.00€2,245.50€44.91
100€4,090.00€333.50€29.00€4,452.50€44.53

A 0% Chardonnay for the toast (1 flute per person, 6 flutes per 75 cl bottle at €16.90 excl. VAT) adds €67.60 for 20 people, €152.10 for 50 and €287.30 for 100.

What is the difference between a lunch and a dinner cocktail reception?

The number of pieces. The lunch reception, at 12 to 14 pieces, replaces lunch; the dinner reception, at 16 to 18, replaces dinner. For an evening, see dinner cocktail reception for 20 people and cocktail reception, dinner reception or buffet.

Is the cocktail reception halal and alcohol-free?

The savoury canapés are halal and pork-free, and the menu is alcohol-free, at no extra cost. We do not claim any halal certification issued by a certifying body. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are set when you ask for a quote, as the composition of the packages is fixed.

How do you order a lunchtime cocktail reception?

Ask for a quote within 24 hours, or see the cocktail packages. The canapés are delivered arranged and ready to serve. Order until 2 pm the day before, or 48 hours ahead from 50 people, with delivery from 6:30 am.

L'Écrin Traiteur prices, October 2026, in euros excluding VAT. Calculation: products plus one delivery at €29 excl. VAT, Paris and nearby towns. Minimum order €50 excl. VAT.

Frequently asked questions about the lunchtime cocktail reception

What is a lunchtime cocktail reception?

A lunchtime cocktail reception replaces lunch: savoury and sweet canapés served standing, 12 to 14 pieces per person.

How many canapés per person for a lunchtime cocktail reception?

12 to 14 pieces per person. The La Réception package has 12 pieces (9 savoury and 3 sweet) at €40.90 excl. VAT per person.

What is the difference with a dinner cocktail reception?

The dinner version replaces dinner with 16 to 18 pieces per person, against 12 to 14 for the lunchtime one. La Célébration, 16 pieces, is €51.90 excl. VAT per person.

How much does a lunchtime cocktail reception for 50 people cost?

€2,245.50 excl. VAT with La Réception, including juice, water and delivery, that is €44.91 excl. VAT per person. With a 0% Chardonnay for the toast: €2,397.60 excl. VAT.

Is the lunchtime cocktail reception halal and alcohol-free?

Yes: the whole savoury menu is halal and pork-free, and the menu is alcohol-free. We do not claim any halal certification.

How late can you order?

Until 2 pm the day before, or 48 hours ahead from 50 people, with delivery from 6:30 am.