Corporate catering for 100 people: which formats and what budget?
For 100 people: breakfast at €1,382.60 excl. VAT, lunch trays from €2,919.00 excl. VAT, cocktail reception from €3,352.50 to €5,552.50 excl. VAT, seminar day at €5,048.00 excl. VAT. Quantities, ideas and logistics.
For 100 people, L'Écrin Traiteur offers four formats: a full breakfast at €1,382.60 excl. VAT, a lunch of lunch trays at €2,919.00 to €3,119.00 excl. VAT, a cocktail reception at €3,352.50 to €5,552.50 excl. VAT depending on the number of canapés, or a seminar day at €5,048.00 excl. VAT. All these budgets include delivery. From 50 people, order 48 hours in advance.
Which format for 100 people, and what budget?
| Moment | Format | Budget excl. VAT for 100 | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning welcome | Classic breakfast | €829.00 | €8.00 + delivery |
| Morning welcome | Full breakfast | €1,382.60 | €13.54 + delivery |
| Seated lunch | Lunch trays | €2,919.00 to €3,119.00 | €28.90 to €30.90 |
| Lunch on the go | Lunch boxes | €1,919.00 to €2,219.00 | €18.90 to €21.90 |
| Drinks, afterwork | L'Invitation, 8 canapés | €3,352.50 | €33.53 |
| Lunch reception | La Réception, 12 canapés | €4,452.50 | €44.53 |
| Dinner reception | La Célébration, 16 canapés | €5,552.50 | €55.53 |
| Seminar day | Welcome, two breaks, lunch tray | €5,048.00 | €50.48 |
The cocktail reception budgets include juice, water and delivery; the seminar day counts two deliveries. The quantities per person for each format are gathered in how much food per person.
Breakfast for 100 people: what quantities?
For 100 people, you need 200 mini pastries, that is 7 trays of 30, 90 madeleines and 2 loaf cakes, 100 fruit skewers, 20 litres of juice and 17 thermoses (14 of coffee, 3 of tea).
| Item | Quantity | Unit price excl. VAT | Total excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tray of 30 pure butter mini pastries | 7 | €48.90 | €342.30 |
| Box of 50 madeleines | 1 | €119.00 | €119.00 |
| Box of 20 madeleines | 2 | €49.00 | €98.00 |
| Homemade loaf cake (5 to 6 slices) | 2 | €13.90 | €27.80 |
| Fresh fruit skewer | 100 | €2.45 | €245.00 |
| Orange juice (1 L) | 10 | €9.50 | €95.00 |
| Apple juice (1 L) | 10 | €9.50 | €95.00 |
| Thermos of organic coffee (1 L) | 14 | €19.50 | €273.00 |
| Thermos of tea (1 L) | 3 | €19.50 | €58.50 |
| Delivery | 1 | €29.00 | €29.00 |
| Total | €1,382.60 |
The Classic package, at €8 per person excl. VAT, comes to €829.00 excl. VAT including delivery. Split the buffet into two or three points to avoid a queue. See the breakfasts and breaks.
Lunch for 100 people: lunch trays or lunch boxes?
Order 100 trays if the list is named, 110 if it is approximate. With no information on dietary needs, start with 2 chicken trays for 1 vegetarian: 67 chicken and 33 vegetarian come to €2,986.00 excl. VAT including delivery.
| Tray | Price excl. VAT | 100 trays + delivery | 110 trays + delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian | €28.90 | €2,919.00 | €3,208.00 |
| Chicken | €29.90 | €3,019.00 | €3,318.00 |
| Salmon | €30.90 | €3,119.00 | €3,428.00 |
Each tray includes a starter, a main, a dessert, bread, cutlery and napkins; all are halal and pork-free. For a lunch eaten standing or on the move, the lunch box costs €18.90 to €21.90 excl. VAT. See how many lunch trays to order and the lunch trays.
Cocktail reception for 100 people: 8, 12 or 16 canapés?
| Item | L'Invitation (8) | La Réception (12) | La Célébration (16) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canapés | 800 · €2,990.00 | 1,200 · €4,090.00 | 1,600 · €5,190.00 |
| Juice, 1 L for 4 | 25 L · €237.50 | ||
| Water, 75 cl for 5 | 20 bottles · €96.00 | ||
| Delivery | €29.00 | ||
| Total excl. VAT | €3,352.50 | €4,452.50 | €5,552.50 |
| Option: 0% Chardonnay, 1 flute per person | 17 bottles · €287.30 | ||
Choose according to the time of day: 8 canapés for an afterwork, 12 to replace lunch, 16 to replace dinner. Plan 4 buffet points, one for 25 to 30 guests. The savoury canapés are halal and pork-free. The detail is in corporate cocktail reception for 100 people, and the packages are on the cocktail receptions page.
A one-day seminar for 100 people
The standard day adds up a Classic breakfast at €8 excl. VAT, two breaks at €6 excl. VAT and a chicken lunch tray at €29.90 excl. VAT: €49.90 per person excl. VAT. With two deliveries, in the morning and at noon, it comes to €5,048.00 excl. VAT for 100 people. With the full breakfast instead of the Classic: €5,601.60 excl. VAT. The budget item by item is in seminar budget per person.
What catering ideas for 100 people?
- Morning plenary: full breakfast across three service points, €1,382.60 excl. VAT.
- Full training day: welcome, two breaks and lunch trays, €5,048.00 excl. VAT.
- Afterwork: L'Invitation with 8 canapés, €3,352.50 excl. VAT with juice and water.
- Product launch at lunchtime: La Réception with 12 canapés, €4,452.50 excl. VAT.
- End-of-year evening: La Célébration with 16 canapés and 0% Chardonnay for the toast, €5,839.80 excl. VAT.
Logistics: notice, delivery, service and tableware
- Notice: 48 hours minimum from 50 people. Quote within 24 hours.
- Delivery: from 6:30 am, by the L'Écrin Traiteur team, €29 excl. VAT in Paris and nearby towns; other areas on quote.
- Set-up: the platters arrive arranged, ready to set down. For set-up and service, add maîtres d'hôtel.
- Maître d'hôtel: €250 excl. VAT for 6 hours, set-up and clearing away included. For a standing reception of 100 guests, 3 to 5 maîtres d'hôtel is common, that is €750 to €1,250 excl. VAT. See how many maîtres d'hôtel.
- Tableware and furniture: hired through a partner, on quote, once you tell us the number of tables. See hiring reception equipment.
- Invoicing: company invoice showing VAT, purchase orders accepted.
To price your event, ask for a quote with the date, the address, the time and the headcount.
L'Écrin Traiteur prices, October 2026, in euros excluding VAT. Delivery €29 excl. VAT in Paris and nearby towns, other areas on quote. Minimum order €50 excl. VAT.
Frequently asked questions: catering for 100 people
How much does corporate catering for 100 people cost?
At L'Écrin Traiteur, from €1,382.60 excl. VAT for a full breakfast to €5,552.50 excl. VAT for a 16-canapé dinner reception, delivery included. A lunch of lunch trays comes to €2,919.00 to €3,119.00 excl. VAT.
How many canapés for 100 people?
800 canapés for drinks, 1,200 for a lunch reception, 1,600 for a dinner reception. With 25 litres of juice and 20 bottles of water.
How far in advance should you order for 100 people?
At least 48 hours before, as for any headcount from 50 people. Ask for the quote earlier if you need maîtres d'hôtel or tableware: the quote arrives within 24 hours.
How many maîtres d'hôtel for 100 guests?
The usual guidelines give 3 to 5 maîtres d'hôtel for a standing reception of 100 guests. At L'Écrin Traiteur, a maître d'hôtel costs €250 excl. VAT for 6 hours: €1,000 excl. VAT for 4.
Is the food halal?
The whole savoury menu at L'Écrin Traiteur is halal and pork-free, and the menu is alcohol-free. We do not claim a halal certification. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free are planned on request.
What catering ideas for 100 people?
A welcome breakfast before a plenary session, a lunch of lunch trays for a training day, a lunch reception for a launch, an 8-canapé drinks reception for an afterwork, or a full seminar day.
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