The corporate catering market in Paris has never been so fragmented. FoodChéri, Popchef, Lenôtre, Eurest... there is no shortage of options, but they do not meet the same needs. This comparison gives you the criteria that really count, so you can choose with full knowledge.

The market players: who does what?

Before comparing prices and services, you need to understand each provider's real positioning. The Paris market splits into very distinct profiles.

  • FoodChéri, meal solutions for companies: on-site counter, connected fridge, dishes delivered to the office and lunch trays, according to its website. Sodexo took a majority stake in it in January 2018.
  • Popchef prepares its own meals (10 chefs and 4 pastry chefs according to its website) and distributes them through connected fridges, counters and lunch trays delivered to the office.
  • Lenôtre, a French gastronomy house (shops, receptions and events), owned by Sodexo since 2011.
  • Eurest / Sodexo / Elior, large contract catering and corporate catering groups. Suited to volumes and annual multi-site contracts, not to artisan à la carte orders.
  • L'Écrin Traiteur, a Parisian artisan caterer specialising in office breakfasts and breaks, with a full range up to lunch trays and cocktail receptions and buffets. Products selected from named artisans, delivery from 6:30 am, no commitment.

The full comparison

Criterion (public pages accessed 15 October 2026) L'Écrin Traiteur FoodChéri Popchef Lenôtre
Speciality Delivered breakfasts, breaks, lunch trays and cocktail receptions On-site counter, connected fridge, delivered dishes, lunch trays Dishes prepared by its chefs: connected fridges, counters, lunch trays Shops, receptions and events
Delivery from 6:30 am ✓ Yes, time of your choice Dishes delivered from 11 am; breakfast at the on-site counter Not published by the company Not published by the company
Named producers ✓ Mado Paris, Alain Milliat, Ferme de Viltain… Not published by the company Recipes by its own chefs Maison Lenôtre
Order the day before, before 2 pm ✓ Yes Not published by the company Not published by the company Not published by the company
Minimum order €50 excl. VAT Not published by the company Not published by the company Not published by the company
Price per person From €8 excl. VAT (breakfast) to €51.90 excl. VAT (16-canapé cocktail reception) Not published by the company Not published by the company Not published by the company
Diets Halal and pork-free by default; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free on request Not published by the company Not published by the company Not published by the company

Which provider should you choose for your need?

Your need Players to look at What sets them apart
CODIR or COMEX breakfast, client welcome delivered early L'Écrin Traiteur Delivery from 6:30 am, products from named artisans, order the day before, before 2 pm
Everyday on-site meals FoodChéri, Popchef Counters, connected fridges and delivered dishes, according to their websites
Gastronomic reception Lenôtre Gastronomy house, receptions and events
Annual contract catering agreement Eurest, Sodexo, Elior Contract catering, multi-site contracts

Why L'Écrin Traiteur for your office breakfasts and breaks?

L'Écrin Traiteur occupies a precise niche: a corporate caterer specialising in breakfasts and breaks, with delivery from 6:30 am, a €50 minimum excl. VAT and ordering possible until 2 pm the day before. The products come from named artisans, the whole menu is halal and pork-free, and the company invoice includes VAT. To try us, write to commercial@lecrin-traiteur.fr.

Frequently asked questions

Which corporate caterer should I choose in Paris for my need?

For a CODIR breakfast, a seminar break or a client welcome delivered early, a specialist caterer such as L'Écrin Traiteur. For everyday on-site meals, players such as FoodChéri or Popchef offer counters, connected fridges and delivered dishes. For a gastronomic reception, Lenôtre. For an annual multi-site contract, Eurest, Sodexo or Elior.

What is the difference between an artisan caterer and a corporate meal offer?

FoodChéri and Popchef prepare dishes and distribute them at a counter, in a connected fridge or by delivery. A caterer like L'Écrin Traiteur puts together each order with products from named artisans (Mado Paris madeleines, Alain Milliat juices) and delivers from 6:30 am. The two models do not meet the same need.

Does L'Écrin Traiteur handle specific diets and company invoicing?

Yes. The whole menu is halal and pork-free by default; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available on request. The company invoice includes VAT and the minimum order is €50 excl. VAT.

Make your choice with full knowledge

Each provider meets a specific need: it is up to you to match the offer to the occasion. For your breakfasts, breaks, lunch trays and cocktail receptions, discover our corporate catering offer and request your quote. Delivery from 6:30 am in Paris and Île-de-France, reply within 24 hours.

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