A dinner cocktail reception for 20 people takes 16 to 18 canapés per person, so 320 to 360 pieces. The La Célébration package, 16 pieces at €51.90 excl. VAT per person, comes to €1,133.70 excl. VAT with juice, water and delivery, that is €56.69 excl. VAT per person.

How many canapés for a dinner cocktail reception for 20 people?

Allow 16 to 18 pieces per person, because a dinner reception replaces dinner: 320 pieces at the very least for 20 guests. La Célébration has 16 pieces per person, 12 savoury and 4 sweet, arranged and delivered ready to serve.

How much does a dinner cocktail reception for 20 people cost?

ItemQuantityTotal excl. VAT
La Célébration, 16 canapés at €51.90 per person20 people€1,038.00
Juice (orange and apple), 1 L for 4 people5 L€47.50
Water, one 75 cl bottle for 5 people4€19.20
Delivery1€29.00
Total without 0% Chardonnay€1,133.70
Option: 0% Chardonnay, 1 flute per person (75 cl bottle at €16.90)4 bottles€67.60
Total with 0% Chardonnay€1,201.30

The drinks follow the rule of 1 litre of juice for 4 people and one 75 cl bottle of water for 5. The detail of the packages is on the cocktail receptions page.

How do you make a dinner reception for 20 people cheaper?

Choose La Réception, 12 pieces at €40.90 excl. VAT per person: €913.70 excl. VAT with juice, water and delivery, that is €45.69 excl. VAT per person, €220.00 less than with La Célébration. This package suits a moment that runs shorter or that follows a lunch. For tight budgets, see affordable dinner reception.

Which drinks should you plan for 20 people?

Allow 5 litres of juice (orange and apple), 4 bottles of 75 cl water and, as an option, 4 bottles of 0% Chardonnay for the toast. The whole menu is alcohol-free. See the guide how many drinks per person.

Is the cocktail reception halal?

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. The composition of the packages is fixed: tell us about vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free needs when you ask for a quote.

How do you order?

Ask for a quote within 24 hours. Order until 2 pm the day before, delivery from 6:30 am in Paris and the Paris region, company invoice with VAT. For 30 people, see dinner cocktail reception for 30 people.

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 dinner cocktail reception for 20 people

How many canapés for a dinner cocktail reception for 20 people?

16 to 18 pieces per person, which is 320 to 360 pieces in all. The La Célébration package has 16 pieces per person, 320 pieces for 20 guests.

How much does a dinner cocktail reception for 20 people cost?

€1,133.70 excl. VAT with La Célébration, including juice, water and delivery, that is €56.69 excl. VAT per person. With a 0% Chardonnay: €1,201.30 excl. VAT.

Can you do a cheaper dinner reception for 20 people?

Yes, with La Réception at 12 pieces: €913.70 excl. VAT including juice, water and delivery, that is €45.69 excl. VAT per person. For a shorter format, L'Invitation at 8 pieces costs €29.90 excl. VAT per person.

Which drinks should you plan for 20 people?

5 litres of juice, 4 bottles of 75 cl water and, as an option, 4 bottles of 0% Chardonnay (6 flutes per bottle).

Is the cocktail reception halal and alcohol-free?

Yes: the savoury canapés are halal and pork-free, and the menu is alcohol-free. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are set on the quote.

Can the canapés be changed?

No, the composition of the packages is fixed. Tell us about dietary needs when you ask for a quote.