An English-speaking corporate caterer in Paris: ordering for an international team
Ordering office catering in Paris without speaking French: an English website and quote form, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, halal and pork-free savoury food, listed allergens and a French VAT invoice.
You have just been asked to organise a breakfast for the Paris office, or a lunch for visitors from London, Singapore or New York. You do not speak French, and half the team has a dietary requirement. At L'Écrin Traiteur, you can do the ordering in English: the website runs in English at lecrin-traiteur.fr/en, with the menu, the prices and the quote form, and the assistant on the website replies in English.
What can you do in English?
| Step | In English? |
|---|---|
| Browse the menu and prices | Yes, on lecrin-traiteur.fr/en, at the same prices excluding VAT |
| Read the guides | Yes, part of the journal is in English |
| Request a quote | Yes, with the English quote form |
| Ask a question | Yes, the assistant on the website replies in English |
| The invoice | A French invoice, with VAT |
Formula names such as L'Invitation, La Réception or La Célébration stay in French; what each one contains is described in English.
How does ordering catering in Paris work?
- Prices are shown excluding VAT ("HT" in French). VAT is added on the invoice.
- Delivery is a separate line: €29 excl. VAT in Paris and nearby towns, from 6:30 am, Monday to Friday, by our own team, at the time you set. See how delivery works.
- Ordering deadlines: until 10 am the day before for breakfast, afternoon snacks, breaks, drinks and lunch boxes; 48 hours ahead for cocktail receptions, lunch trays, buffets, sharing platters and fruit skewers.
- There is no minimum number of people, only a minimum order of €50 excl. VAT (products only). See catering for small teams.
- The quote arrives within 24 hours of the quote request.
Which dietary needs can you cater for?
- Vegetarian: the vegetarian lunch tray is €28.90 excl. VAT, and there are vegetarian options in the other formats.
- Vegan and gluten-free: state them in the quote with the number of people concerned. See vegan and vegetarian catering and gluten-free catering.
- Halal and pork-free: all savoury food (cocktail receptions, lunch trays, buffets) is halal and pork-free, at no extra cost. See halal corporate catering.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are at the same price.
How are allergens shown?
A table of the 14 regulated allergens found in the products ordered is attached to the quote and to the delivery note. It lets you inform each guest. Tell us about allergies and dietary needs when you order. See the rules on allergens.
What invoice does a foreign company receive?
A French invoice in euros: net price plus French VAT. It is issued by L'Écrin des Terroirs (SIREN 100 102 672, EU VAT number FR05100102672), whose trading name is L'Écrin Traiteur. Purchase orders are accepted: the number appears on the invoice. See what procurement teams need to know.
How much does it cost?
| Format | Price per person, excl. VAT | For 20 people, delivery included |
|---|---|---|
| Classique breakfast: butter pastries, Alain Milliat juice, coffee, fresh fruit | €8 | €189 excl. VAT |
| Lunch tray: starter, main, dessert | €28.90 to €30.90 | from €607 excl. VAT |
| Cocktail reception, 12 canapés, drinks not included | €40.90 | €847 excl. VAT |
Cocktail receptions run from €29.90 excl. VAT (8 canapés) to €51.90 excl. VAT (16 canapés) per person. Full details are in our published prices and on the prices page. To work out quantities for your headcount, use the quantity calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an English-speaking corporate caterer in Paris?
L'Écrin Traiteur runs its website in English at lecrin-traiteur.fr/en, with the menu, prices, guides and the quote form, and the assistant on the website replies in English when you write to it in English.
Can I request a quote in English?
Yes. The quote form is available in English. Give the date, the address, the headcount and any dietary needs, and the quote arrives within 24 hours.
Which dietary needs can you cater for?
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free, stated in the quote with the number of people concerned. All savoury food is halal and pork-free.
Are allergens listed?
Yes. A table of the 14 regulated allergens found in the products ordered is attached to the quote and to the delivery note.
What invoice does a foreign company receive?
A French invoice in euros, net price plus French VAT, issued by L'Écrin des Terroirs (SIREN 100 102 672, EU VAT number FR05100102672). Purchase orders are accepted.
Are prices the same on the English website?
Yes. Prices are the same in both languages, shown excluding VAT.
Where and when do you deliver?
In Paris and the Île-de-France region, from 6:30 am, Monday to Friday. Delivery is €29 excl. VAT in Paris and nearby towns.
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