Which caterer for a company Christmas reception in Paris?

Choosing your Christmas caterer in Paris: the criteria, the December 2026 dates and their order deadlines, and what L'Écrin Traiteur delivers, from €29.90 excl. VAT per person.

For a company Christmas reception in Paris, L'Écrin Traiteur delivers 8, 12 or 16 canapés per person, at €29.90 to €51.90 excl. VAT; for 50 people with 12 canapés, plan €2,245.50 excl. VAT, juice, water and delivery included. This guide helps you choose your caterer and set the date; the detailed menu and budget are in our guide to the company Christmas reception.

What L'Écrin Traiteur delivers for a Christmas reception

Item	What is included	Price excl. VAT
L'Invitation	8 canapés per person, 6 savoury and 2 sweet, arranged and ready to serve	€29.90 per person
La Réception	12 canapés per person, 9 savoury and 3 sweet, arranged and ready to serve	€40.90 per person
La Célébration	16 canapés per person, 12 savoury and 4 sweet, arranged and ready to serve	€51.90 per person
Drinks	Juice (1 L for 4 people) and water (1 bottle for 5)	€171.50 for 50 people
0% Chardonnay (option)	One flute per person for the toast	€16.90 per bottle
Delivery	Paris and nearby towns; with collection of the equipment in Paris, the 92 and the 94	€29; €39 with collection
Maître d'hôtel	Restocking, service and clearing, one for 25 to 30 guests	€250 for 6 hours
Tableware	Porcelain and glasses, through our partner Options	On quote

For 30 people, the same 12-canapé reception comes to €1,360.80 excl. VAT; for 100 people, to €4,452.50 excl. VAT. For a festive touch, the Christmas at the office offer adds, on quote, a salmon platter or a panettone to share.

Which dates to book in December 2026?

Here are the Thursdays and Fridays of the first three weeks of December 2026, each with the last moment to order from L'Écrin Traiteur.

Reception date	Under 50 people: order until	50 people or more: order final on
Thursday 3 December	Wednesday 2 December, 2 pm	Tuesday 1 December
Friday 4 December	Thursday 3 December, 2 pm	Wednesday 2 December
Thursday 10 December	Wednesday 9 December, 2 pm	Tuesday 8 December
Friday 11 December	Thursday 10 December, 2 pm	Wednesday 9 December
Thursday 17 December	Wednesday 16 December, 2 pm	Tuesday 15 December
Friday 18 December	Thursday 17 December, 2 pm	Wednesday 16 December

These are order deadlines, not booking deadlines: to secure a December date, ask for a quote in November. The end-of-year party timeline details each step.

How to choose your caterer for the Christmas reception

Get the date confirmed in writing: in December, availability matters as much as the menu.
Compare a delivered price per person, excl. VAT, drinks, staff and tableware included. Our costed guide to the end-of-year festivities gives benchmarks.
Choose quantities by time of day: 8 canapés for 90-minute drinks, 12 for a short evening, 16 when the reception replaces dinner.
List dietary needs: at L'Écrin Traiteur, all savoury items are halal and pork-free, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Plan drinks for everyone: an alcohol-free list lets everyone raise a glass. See the alcohol-free end-of-year party.
Ask who serves and who clears: from around fifty guests, a maître d'hôtel spares your team an evening of clearing up.

To compare with a meal or a buffet, see Christmas menu delivered to the office and company end-of-year party.

Request a quote for December

Give the date, address, time and numbers: 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 a Christmas caterer

Which caterer for a company Christmas reception in Paris?

A caterer that confirms your date in November, quotes a delivered price per person and handles dietary needs. L'Écrin Traiteur delivers cocktail receptions of 8, 12 or 16 canapés at €29.90 to €51.90 excl. VAT per person, in Paris and Île-de-France.

When should you book the caterer for a December reception?

In November, three to four weeks before the date. At L'Écrin Traiteur, the order is final 48 hours ahead from 50 people, and by 2 pm the day before below that.

How much does a Christmas reception for 50 people cost?

At L'Écrin Traiteur, €2,245.50 excl. VAT with 12 canapés, juice, water and delivery included, that is €44.91 excl. VAT per person.

Can the caterer provide staff and tableware?

Yes. L'Écrin Traiteur provides maîtres d'hôtel at €250 excl. VAT for 6 hours and porcelain tableware through its partner Options, on quote. Delivery with collection of the equipment costs €39 excl. VAT in Paris, the 92 and the 94.

Can a Christmas reception be alcohol-free?

Yes. L'Écrin Traiteur's drinks list is alcohol-free: juices, waters, and a 0% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs as an option for the toast, at €16.90 excl. VAT per bottle.