Which caterer for an office opening reception in Paris?
Choosing your caterer to open new offices in Paris: the criteria that matter, what L'Écrin Traiteur offers and the delivered budget for 50, 100 and 150 guests, from €29.90 excl. VAT per person.
To open new offices in Paris, L'Écrin Traiteur delivers a cocktail reception of 8, 12 or 16 canapés per person, at €29.90 to €51.90 excl. VAT; for 100 guests with 12 canapés, plan €4,452.50 excl. VAT, juice, water and delivery included. This guide helps you choose your caterer; the running order of the evening is in our guide to the opening reception.
How much does an opening reception cost for 50, 100 or 150 guests?
Each cell gives the delivered total excl. VAT: canapés, juice, water and one €29 delivery (excl. VAT) in Paris and nearby towns.
| Guests | L'Invitation, 8 canapés | La Réception, 12 canapés | La Célébration, 16 canapés |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 guests | €1,695.50 (€33.91 per person) | €2,245.50 (€44.91 per person) | €2,795.50 (€55.91 per person) |
| 100 guests | €3,352.50 (€33.53 per person) | €4,452.50 (€44.53 per person) | €5,552.50 (€55.53 per person) |
| 150 guests | €5,019.00 (€33.46 per person) | €6,669.00 (€44.46 per person) | €8,319.00 (€55.46 per person) |
The price per person falls slightly as numbers grow, because the delivery is shared. For 150 guests, that means 1,200 to 2,400 canapés: the order is final 48 hours ahead.
What L'Écrin Traiteur offers for an office opening
- Three packages: L'Invitation (8 canapés) for a 90-minute reception, La Réception (12 canapés) for a reception that stands in for lunch or a short evening, La Célébration (16 canapés) when it replaces dinner. Details on the corporate cocktail receptions page.
- A varied menu: La Réception has 9 savoury and 3 sweet canapés per person, including cheese gougères, a craquelin choux with tapenade, tomato and mozzarella, a pissaladière tartlet and a beetroot and goat's cheese millefeuille.
- Halal and pork-free across all savoury items, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options on request.
- Alcohol-free drinks: juices, waters, and a 0% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs as an option for the toast. See the alcohol-free corporate reception.
- Staff: maîtres d'hôtel at €250 excl. VAT for 6 hours, one for 25 to 30 guests. See how many maîtres d'hôtel to plan.
- Tableware: porcelain and glasses through our partner Options, on quote; delivery with collection of the equipment at €39 excl. VAT in Paris, the 92 and the 94.
- A highlight: a live food station from €600 excl. VAT, such as salmon carving in front of guests.
How to choose your caterer for an office opening
- Compare a delivered price per person, excl. VAT: canapés, drinks, delivery, staff and tableware. A price per canapé alone says nothing about the total.
- Check the order lead time: guest numbers for an opening change until the last minute. At L'Écrin Traiteur, they are fixed 48 hours ahead from 50 people.
- Match quantities to the time of day: a reception starting at 6:30 pm and lasting three hours needs 16 canapés, not 8.
- Share the venue constraints: floor, lift, kitchenette, power sockets, access time. New offices often have a kitchenette that is not yet equipped.
- Ask what is collected afterwards: platters, tableware, waste. Collection of the equipment should appear on the quote.
- Insist on a written, detailed quote, with a company invoice and VAT. Our list of questions to ask before signing a quote helps you compare.
Example: 100 guests, 12 canapés and staff
| Item | Detail | Amount excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Canapés | 100 × La Réception at €40.90 | €4,090.00 |
| Juice | 25 L | €237.50 |
| Water | 20 bottles of 75 cl | €96.00 |
| Delivery | Paris and nearby towns | €29.00 |
| Maîtres d'hôtel | 4 × €250 for 6 hours | €1,000.00 |
| Total | That is €54.53 excl. VAT per person | €5,452.50 |
As an option, the 0% Chardonnay adds €287.30 excl. VAT (17 bottles, one flute per person). For 150 guests or more, see also the cocktail reception for 100 people and the opening event timeline.
Request a quote
Give the date, address, time and estimated numbers: L'Écrin Traiteur replies within 24 hours with a detailed quote. Request an opening reception 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 an opening reception caterer
Which caterer should you choose to open new offices in Paris?
A caterer that delivers on site, quotes a delivered price per person and handles dietary needs. L'Écrin Traiteur delivers a cocktail reception of 8, 12 or 16 canapés at €29.90 to €51.90 excl. VAT per person, in Paris and Île-de-France, with a quote within 24 hours.
What budget for an opening reception for 100 guests?
At L'Écrin Traiteur, from €3,352.50 excl. VAT with 8 canapés to €5,552.50 excl. VAT with 16 canapés, juice, water and delivery included. With 12 canapés and 4 maîtres d'hôtel, plan €5,452.50 excl. VAT.
How many canapés for an office opening?
Eight per person for a 90-minute reception at the end of the day, 12 for a reception that covers lunch or a short evening, 16 when the reception replaces dinner.
How far ahead should you book the caterer?
Ask for a quote 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.
Can the opening reception be halal and alcohol-free?
Yes. At L'Écrin Traiteur, all savoury canapés are halal and pork-free, and the drinks list is alcohol-free, with a 0% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs as an option for the toast.
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