Which caterer for a product launch or client evening in Paris?
Product launch, client evening, partner reception: the format, the criteria for choosing your caterer and the delivered budget at L'Écrin Traiteur for 40, 80 and 120 guests.
For a product launch or client evening in Paris, L'Écrin Traiteur delivers a 12-canapé reception at €40.90 excl. VAT per person, that is €3,567.80 excl. VAT for 80 guests, juice, water and delivery included. In front of clients, the caterer is part of the message: here is how to choose one and what L'Écrin offers.
What budget for 40, 80 or 120 guests?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 guests | €1,358.40 (€33.96 per person) | €1,798.40 (€44.96 per person) | €2,238.40 (€55.96 per person) |
| 80 guests | €2,687.80 (€33.60 per person) | €3,567.80 (€44.60 per person) | €4,447.80 (€55.60 per person) |
| 120 guests | €4,017.20 (€33.48 per person) | €5,337.20 (€44.48 per person) | €6,657.20 (€55.48 per person) |
For a two-hour evening, La Réception is enough; La Célébration suits an evening that replaces dinner.
What L'Écrin Traiteur offers for hosting clients
- Canapés arranged and ready to serve: 12 savoury and 4 sweet canapés per person in La Célébration, including a carrot and chervil cake, an avocado and feta tartlet and a grilled vegetable navette. See the cocktail packages.
- Table service: maîtres d'hôtel at €250 excl. VAT for 6 hours, one for 25 to 30 guests.
- Porcelain tableware through our partner Options, on quote; delivery with collection of the equipment costs €39 excl. VAT in Paris, the 92 and the 94.
- A highlight: salmon carving, sushi station or mocktail bar, from €600 excl. VAT. See the mocktail bar with bartender.
- A menu for everyone: halal and pork-free savoury items, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, alcohol-free drinks. See the halal corporate reception.
- A bespoke format for a larger reception: see bespoke receptions.
How to choose your caterer for a launch or client evening
- Punctuality: a launch runs to a tight schedule. Set a delivery time and an on-site contact.
- Presentation: ask for a photo of the planned canapés and tableware, not just the list.
- Staffing: your teams host the clients; restocking and clearing fall to the maîtres d'hôtel.
- The delivered price per person, excl. VAT, with staff, tableware and live station: that is the figure to compare.
- Your guests' dietary needs: collect them with the invitation (halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies) and pass them on with the order.
- Responsiveness: a quote within 24 hours and a company invoice with VAT.
Example: client evening for 80 guests
| Item | Detail | Amount excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Cocktail reception | 80 × La Réception, juice, water and delivery | €3,567.80 |
| Maîtres d'hôtel | 3 × €250 for 6 hours | €750.00 |
| Live food station | At the floor price; exact price on quote | from €600.00 |
| Minimum total | That is €61.47 excl. VAT per person | €4,917.80 |
As an option, the 0% Chardonnay for the toast adds €236.60 excl. VAT. The number of maîtres d'hôtel by guest count is explained in how many maîtres d'hôtel to plan. For a morning launch, see the press breakfast and welcome coffee; for a smaller meeting, hosting a client or partner at the office.
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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 launch caterer
Which caterer for a product launch in Paris?
A caterer that delivers on time, takes care of presentation and provides staff. L'Écrin Traiteur delivers a 12-canapé reception at €40.90 excl. VAT per person, that is €3,567.80 excl. VAT for 80 guests, juice, water and delivery included.
What format for a client evening?
A standing reception, which lets your teams move among guests: 12 canapés for a two-hour evening, 16 when it replaces dinner. A live food station creates a meeting point in the middle of the room.
How much does a client evening for 80 guests cost?
At L'Écrin Traiteur, €3,567.80 excl. VAT with 12 canapés, juice, water and delivery included. With 3 maîtres d'hôtel and a live station at its floor price, plan at least €4,917.80 excl. VAT.
Can you host clients without serving alcohol?
Yes. L'Écrin Traiteur's drinks list is alcohol-free: juices, waters, a 0% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs as an option for the toast, and a mocktail bar as a live station.
In the morning, what format for a press launch?
A welcome breakfast, served before the presentation. L'Écrin Traiteur delivers from 6:30 am, with orders until 2 pm the day before.
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