Catering ideas for 100 people for a company event in Paris

Six catering ideas for a company event for 100 people in Paris, from a welcome breakfast to a dinner reception, with the delivered budget at L'Écrin Traiteur and the criteria for choosing your caterer.

For a company event for 100 people in Paris, L'Écrin Traiteur delivers a cocktail reception at €3,352.50 excl. VAT with 8 canapés to €5,552.50 excl. VAT with 16 canapés, juice, water and delivery included, that is €33.53 to €55.53 excl. VAT per person. Here are six ideas by moment, and how to choose your caterer at this scale. The detailed packages are in our guide to corporate catering for 100 people.

Six catering ideas for 100 people

Idea	For which event	Package	Delivered total excl. VAT	Per person excl. VAT
Welcome breakfast	Convention, morning plenary	Classique breakfast at €8 excl. VAT per person	€829.00	€8.29
Lunch trays	General meeting, training, working day	Lunch trays from €28.90 excl. VAT	from €2,919.00	from €29.19
Drinks reception	After a plenary, team drinks	L'Invitation, 8 canapés	€3,352.50	€33.53
Lunch reception	Standing lunch, launch	La Réception, 12 canapés	€4,452.50	€44.53
Dinner reception	Company evening	La Célébration, 16 canapés	€5,552.50	€55.53
Reception and live food station	Evening with a highlight	8 canapés and a live station from €600 excl. VAT	from €3,952.50	from €39.53

Each total includes one €29 delivery (excl. VAT) in Paris and nearby towns; the receptions also include juice and water. The full breakfast is on quote. The live station is counted at its floor price: its exact price is set in the quote.

Which idea for your event?

Morning convention or plenary: a welcome breakfast served before the doors open. See breakfasts and breaks.
Working day or training: individual lunch trays, easy to hand out to 100 people.
Team evening or company party: a 16-canapé dinner reception, that is 1,600 canapés including 1,200 savoury. The guide to the cocktail reception for 100 people details the set-up with four buffet points.
An event that should stand out: an 8-canapé reception with a live station, such as the mocktail bar or mini burgers. See live food stations at work.

How to choose your caterer for 100 people

Check it can deliver the volume in one go: 1,200 to 1,600 canapés, arranged and ready to set out, at the agreed time.
Compare a delivered price per person, excl. VAT, drinks, staff and tableware included.
Work out the staffing: one maître d'hôtel for 25 to 30 guests at a dinner reception, that is 4 for 100 guests, €1,000 excl. VAT at L'Écrin Traiteur. See how many maîtres d'hôtel to plan.
Plan for dietary needs: with 100 guests, there are always vegetarians and allergies. At L'Écrin Traiteur, all savoury items are halal and pork-free. See the inclusive menu.
Ask for collection of the equipment: €39 excl. VAT for delivery with collection in Paris, the 92 and the 94; porcelain tableware through our partner Options, on quote.
Respect the lead times: order final 48 hours ahead from 50 people, quote within 24 hours.

What quantities for 100 people?

Plan 8 canapés per person for drinks, 12 for a lunch reception and 16 for a dinner reception, two thirds to three quarters savoury. For drinks, 25 litres of juice and 20 bottles of water, plus 17 bottles of 0% Chardonnay as an option. Details in how many canapés per person.

Request a quote for 100 people

Give the date, address, time and format: L'Écrin Traiteur replies within 24 hours. Request a quote or see the cocktail packages.

L'Écrin Traiteur prices, October 2026, in euros excl. VAT. Calculation: canapés, juice (1 L for 4 people), water (one 75 cl bottle for 5) and one €29 delivery (excl. VAT), Paris and nearby towns. €50 minimum order (excl. VAT).

Frequently asked questions about an event for 100 people

Which caterer for a company event for 100 people in Paris?

A caterer that delivers 1,200 to 1,600 canapés in one go, gives a delivered price per person and provides staff. L'Écrin Traiteur delivers a cocktail reception for 100 people at €3,352.50 to €5,552.50 excl. VAT, juice, water and delivery included.

What catering ideas for 100 people?

A welcome breakfast for a convention, lunch trays for a working day, a cocktail reception of 8, 12 or 16 canapés for an evening, or a reception with a live food station to create a highlight.

How many maîtres d'hôtel for 100 guests?

For a dinner reception, one for 25 to 30 guests, that is 4 for 100 guests. At L'Écrin Traiteur, €1,000 excl. VAT at €250 excl. VAT per maître d'hôtel for 6 hours.

How many drinks for 100 people?

25 litres of juice and 20 75 cl bottles of water for a two-hour reception, and as an option 17 bottles of 0% Chardonnay for one flute per person.

How far ahead should you order for 100 people?

At L'Écrin Traiteur, the order is final 48 hours before delivery from 50 people. Ask for a quote three weeks ahead to confirm the format, staff and dietary needs.