Live food station for a company event in Paris: which caterer?
Choosing your caterer for a live food station at a company event in Paris: L'Écrin Traiteur's 27 live stations by moment, the €600 excl. VAT floor, a costed example and the criteria for choosing.
For a live food station at a company event in Paris, L'Écrin Traiteur offers 27 live stations, from salmon carving to a mocktail bar, priced on quote with a €600 excl. VAT floor, that is at least €12 excl. VAT per person for 50 guests. This guide helps you choose your caterer; ideas by moment are detailed in live food stations at work.
Which live stations does L'Écrin Traiteur offer?
| Category | For which moment | Live stations | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast and brunch | Welcome breakfast, seminar | Barista, Bar à Jus Pressés, Brunch Gourmand, Œufs brouillés minute, Atelier Crêpes & Pancakes, Atelier Gaufres Belges, Atelier Bagels de New York, Bar à Yaourts & Granola | from €600 |
| Lunch | Lunch, cocktail reception, partner evening | Pasta italienne minute, Atelier Focaccia & Burrata, Découpe de saumon frais, Atelier Fromages Affinés, Atelier Charcuterie Artisanale, Atelier Sushi & Maki | from €600 |
| Street food | Afterwork, team evening | Atelier Lobster Roll, Atelier Mini Burgers, Atelier Mini Baguettes, Atelier Tacos Gourmet, Atelier Libanais Wrap & Pita, Atelier Loaded Fries | from €600 |
| Sweet treats | Break, staff party | Bar à Glaces Artisanales, Atelier Desserts, Bar à Fruits Frais, Fontaine au Chocolat, Atelier Pop Corn Sucré, Atelier Barbe à Papa | from €600 |
| Bars | Cocktail reception, alcohol-free evening | Bar à Mocktails | from €600 |
Espresso machine hire and infused waters, with no one on site, remain on quote. The full catalogue is on the live food stations page.
What a live station includes
A chef or host who prepares or serves in front of your guests, the set-up, food scaled to guest numbers and, depending on the station, installation, dismantling or collection of the equipment. The price combines set-up and servings: it is set in the quote according to the date, venue, guest numbers, duration and access. All savoury live stations are halal and pork-free, and the mocktail bar is 100% alcohol-free.
How much does a live station added to a reception cost?
| Guests | 8-canapé reception delivered, juice and water | Live station at floor price | Minimum total excl. VAT | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | €1,695.50 | €600.00 | €2,295.50 | €45.91 |
| 100 | €3,352.50 | €600.00 | €3,952.50 | €39.53 |
These are minimums: the actual price of the live station depends on the number of servings. For more ideas, see the 10 live food station ideas and the afterwork mini burgers.
How to choose your caterer for a live food station
- Start from guest numbers: from 20 guests, the floor price spreads out; below that, a delivered reception costs less.
- Choose by moment: barista or juice bar in the morning, crêpes at the break, salmon carving or sushi at a reception, mini burgers at an afterwork.
- Ask what is included: chef or host, duration, equipment, number of servings, set-up and dismantling.
- Give the technical constraints: space, power socket, access and set-up times.
- Check dietary needs: vegetarian options (plant-based patty, falafel), gluten-free to be specified with the order.
- Combine rather than add: the live station replaces part of the canapés of a reception. See the cocktail packages.
For a complete event, see also the mocktail bar with bartender and how many maîtres d'hôtel to plan.
Request a quote
Give the date, venue, guest numbers, duration and access: L'Écrin Traiteur replies within 24 hours, with the order final 48 hours ahead from 50 people. Request a live station quote.
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 a live food station caterer
Which caterer for a live food station at a company event in Paris?
A caterer that provides the chef or host, the equipment and the food, and quotes it all. L'Écrin Traiteur offers 27 live stations, from barista to mocktail bar, from €600 excl. VAT, in Paris and Île-de-France.
How much does a live food station cost?
At L'Écrin Traiteur, it is priced on quote, set-up plus servings, with a €600 excl. VAT floor: at least €12 excl. VAT per person for 50 guests and €6 excl. VAT for 100.
From how many guests is a live station worth it?
From 20 guests: below that, the €600 excl. VAT floor exceeds €30 excl. VAT per person.
What do you need on site for a live station?
Space near the flow of guests and, for hot stations (crêpes, waffles, eggs, pasta), a power supply. Give these constraints when you request the quote.
Does a live station replace a cocktail reception?
It replaces part of it: a live station is usually combined with an 8-canapé reception rather than a full 12- or 16-canapé one.
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