The best corporate lunch trays in Paris: how to choose, and our menu
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The best corporate lunch trays in Paris: how to choose, and our menu

What makes a good corporate lunch tray in Paris: freshness, cold chain, allergens, price. And our six trays, from La Romaine to La Potagère, with the budget for 10, 20 and 50 people.

The best corporate lunch tray in Paris is the one that arrives fresh, on time, complete (starter, main, dessert) and suited to each guest, at a price known in advance. At L'Écrin Traiteur, the six trays in our Essentiel collection are made the same morning and cost from €28.90 to €30.90 per person excl. VAT, delivered from 6:30 am in Paris and Île-de-France. Here is how to choose them, and how to judge any lunch tray.

What are the best lunch trays for a company meeting? Our selection

Our menu has six trays. Each one brings together a starter, a main and a dessert, laid out on an individual tray and assembled on the morning of delivery.

1. La Romaine, the chicken classic (€29.90 excl. VAT)

Heritage tomato and basil salad, Caesar salad with roast chicken, brownie. The easiest menu to approve for a group whose members do not know each other.

2. La Champêtre, the lightest chicken tray (€29.90 excl. VAT)

Cucumber salad with yoghurt and chives, sliced roast chicken and bulgur with fresh herbs, apple and tonka bean compote. For a meeting that resumes straight after lunch.

3. La Boréale, with smoked salmon (€30.90 excl. VAT)

Heritage tomato and basil salad, potato salad with smoked salmon and lemon cream, the chef's chocolate mousse. For a board meeting or an outside guest.

4. La Solaire, vegetarian (€28.90 excl. VAT)

Hummus, olive oil and toasted bread, hearty quinoa with falafels and tahini sauce, Signature cookie. A filling vegetarian tray.

5. La Provençale, vegetarian (€28.90 excl. VAT)

Aubergine caviar and rosemary focaccia, pasta with pesto, mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes, panna cotta with red berries.

6. La Potagère, vegetarian (€28.90 excl. VAT)

Pissaladière tartlet and baby leaves, lentil salad with feta and roasted vegetables, lemon and lemon curd verrine.

The whole menu is halal and pork-free, at no extra cost. We do not claim a halal certification: we describe the offer as it is. You can mix the six menus in the same order.

TrayCategoryPrice excl. VATFor which meeting
La RomaineChicken€29.90Mixed group, default choice
La ChampêtreChicken€29.90Meeting that continues into the afternoon
La BoréaleSmoked salmon€30.90Management, outside guest
La SolaireVegetarian€28.90Vegetarians who want a real main course
La ProvençaleVegetarian€28.90Pasta and cheese lovers
La PotagèreVegetarian€28.90Balanced lunch, roasted vegetables

How do you recognise a good corporate lunch tray?

CriterionWhat to check
FreshnessMade the same day, not the day before. Ask what time it was prepared.
The cold chainDishes prepared in advance must be kept at +3 °C at most (French decree of 21 December 2009). A tray delivered lukewarm at 11 am and served at 1 pm is a problem.
AllergensThe caterer must be able to tell you, in writing, which of the 14 regulated allergens are present (EU INCO regulation). See our allergen guide.
A complete menuStarter, main, dessert: a real meal, not just a salad.
Dietary needsAt least one vegetarian menu of the same standard, and a clear answer on pork and alcohol.
The stated priceExcl. or incl. VAT, delivery included or not, minimum order: everything should be written down before the quote.

How much do lunch trays cost for 10, 20 or 50 people?

Allow one tray per person. The calculation: number of people × tray price, plus €29 excl. VAT for delivery in Paris and nearby towns. The minimum order is €50 excl. VAT, or 2 trays.

PeopleVegetarian (€28.90)Chicken (€29.90)Smoked salmon (€30.90)
10289.00 + 29 = €318.00 excl. VAT299.00 + 29 = €328.00 excl. VAT309.00 + 29 = €338.00 excl. VAT
20578.00 + 29 = €607.00 excl. VAT598.00 + 29 = €627.00 excl. VAT618.00 + 29 = €647.00 excl. VAT
501,445.00 + 29 = €1,474.00 excl. VAT1,495.00 + 29 = €1,524.00 excl. VAT1,545.00 + 29 = €1,574.00 excl. VAT

Example of a mixed order for 20 people: 7 vegetarian (7 × 28.90 = €202.30), 11 chicken (11 × 29.90 = €328.90) and 2 salmon (2 × 30.90 = €61.80), or €593.00 excl. VAT, €622.00 excl. VAT with delivery. For the split by diet, see our guide how many lunch trays to order.

With L'Écrin Traiteur

  • The menu: six lunch trays, from €28.90 to €30.90 per person excl. VAT, starter, main and dessert.
  • Halal and pork-free across the whole menu, at no extra cost; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free on request, at the same price.
  • Delivery from 6:30 am in Paris and some twenty towns in Île-de-France, €29 excl. VAT in Paris and nearby towns, by our own team.
  • Orders until 2 pm the day before; 48 hours in advance from 50 people. €50 minimum order (excl. VAT).
  • Quote within 24 hours, company invoice with VAT.

All our prices are on the prices page. For the steps to follow, read how to order lunch trays and our guide to the corporate lunch, or request your quote.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a corporate lunch tray cost in Paris at L'Écrin Traiteur?

From €28.90 excl. VAT (vegetarian) to €30.90 excl. VAT (smoked salmon) per person, €29.90 excl. VAT with chicken. Delivery costs €29 excl. VAT in Paris and nearby towns, and the minimum order is €50 excl. VAT. For 20 chicken trays: €627 excl. VAT, delivery included.

Can you mix several trays in the same order?

Yes. You give the split on the quote, for example 7 vegetarian, 11 chicken and 2 salmon. Each tray is individual: everyone gets their own.

How late can you order lunch trays?

Until 2 pm the day before. From 50 people, allow 48 hours. Delivery is from 6:30 am in Paris and Île-de-France, and the quote arrives within 24 hours.

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