Every summer, the same scene plays out in Paris companies: the team is smaller but still there, a back-to-work seminar is being prepared, a leaving party is being organised, and the usual caterer replies "annual closure, see you in September". L'Écrin Traiteur stays open in July and August, with the same service, the same hours and the same artisan products as the rest of the year. Here is what that changes for you.

Why most caterers close in August, and why that is your opportunity

Corporate catering follows the rhythm of offices: when large teams go on holiday, many caterers close their kitchens for three to five weeks. As a result, from mid-July to the end of August, supply suddenly dries up in Paris. For an executive assistant or an office manager who has to organise a breakfast or a lunch in August, finding a reliable supplier becomes a headache.

That is exactly where the difference is made. A house that stays open during the summer holidays becomes the go-to choice for every company still at work, and often remains so well after September, once trust is established.

L'Écrin Traiteur, open all summer: the service does not change

From 1 July to 31 August, the way we work stays the same:

  • Delivery from 6:30 am in Paris and across Île-de-France, Monday to Friday.
  • Order by 2 pm the day before for delivery the next morning.
  • The same artisan products: butter pastries, Mado Paris madeleines, Alain Milliat juices, fresh seasonal fruit.
  • A reply to your quote request within 24 working hours.

No annual closure, no back-to-work waiting list: you order in August as you would in March.

The company moments that carry on in July and August

Summer is not a business desert. On the contrary, some formats are even more frequent:

Summer occasion Suitable format
Reduced teams A friendly breakfast to bring together those who are there
Going-on-holiday drinks Afternoon break or late-morning appetiser platter
Summer onboarding Welcome breakfast for summer hires
Seminar or working day Fresh lunch trays + afternoon break
After-work drinks or garden party Light cocktail reception on the terrace, fresh fruit and cold drinks

Our formats designed for the heat

In summer, we adapt the selection to the season: more freshness, more fruit, cold drinks. A basket of seasonal fruit (apricots, melons, peaches, figs), fruit skewers, pressed juices served chilled, light lunch trays rather than heavy dishes. All delivered early in the morning, before the heat sets in.

Our lunch trays and our afternoon breaks remain available all summer, adjusted to the season.

Order your summer catering in Paris

Whether your team is at full strength or a small group, L'Écrin Traiteur delivers to you throughout July and August in Paris and Île-de-France. While your competitors are looking for a supplier, you already have yours. Request your quote, reply within 24 hours, delivery from 6:30 am.

Frequently asked questions about a caterer open in summer in Paris

Are you really open in August?

Yes, without interruption. L'Écrin Traiteur delivers in Paris and Île-de-France throughout July and August, Monday to Friday, from 6:30 am. No annual closure.

Does the ordering deadline change during the holidays?

No. The principle is the same all year round: order by 2 pm the day before for delivery the next morning. For groups of more than 30 people in summer, 48 hours' notice is still recommended.

Do you deliver throughout Île-de-France in summer?

Yes, our delivery area is the same as the rest of the year: central Paris and the whole of Île-de-France, including during holiday periods.