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Corporate catering guides

Quantities, budgets and ideas for breakfasts, lunches and cocktail receptions in Paris, based on our own prices and quantity rules. All guides in French.

How many maîtres d'hôtel for a corporate event?

Advice · 17 October 2026

How many maîtres d'hôtel for a corporate event?

Flower arrangements for a corporate event: how many to plan for and at what price?

Advice · 17 October 2026

Flower arrangements for a corporate event: how many to plan for and at what price?

Equipment hire for a corporate reception: what to hire, how much and at what price?

Advice · 17 October 2026

Equipment hire for a corporate reception: what to hire, how much and at what price?

A prestige corporate breakfast: how to get it right and what budget?

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

A prestige corporate breakfast: how to get it right and what budget?

Tableware, table linen, staff: what is included in a caterer's quote?

Advice · 17 October 2026

Tableware, table linen, staff: what is included in a caterer's quote?

How far in advance should you order a caterer for a breakfast, a seminar or a cocktail reception?

Advice · 17 October 2026

How far in advance should you order a caterer for a breakfast, a seminar or a cocktail reception?

What questions should you ask a caterer before signing the quote?

Advice · 17 October 2026

What questions should you ask a caterer before signing the quote?

Mocktail bar for a corporate event: how many bartenders and what budget?

Advice · 17 October 2026

Mocktail bar for a corporate event: how many bartenders and what budget?

Caterer, maîtres d'hôtel, tableware, flowers: should you use a single supplier for your corporate event?

Advice · 17 October 2026

Caterer, maîtres d'hôtel, tableware, flowers: should you use a single supplier for your corporate event?

Alcohol at an office drinks party: what does the French Labour Code say, and how to do without it?

Advice · 17 October 2026

Alcohol at an office drinks party: what does the French Labour Code say, and how to do without it?

Allergens: what must a caterer show on a corporate buffet or trays?

Advice · 17 October 2026

Allergens: what must a caterer show on a corporate buffet or trays?

Disposable or reusable tableware for a corporate event: what does French law say?

Advice · 17 October 2026

Disposable or reusable tableware for a corporate event: what does French law say?

What to do with leftovers from a corporate buffet?

Advice · 17 October 2026

What to do with leftovers from a corporate buffet?

Organising a corporate iftar during Ramadan: times, menu and tips

Advice · 17 October 2026

Organising a corporate iftar during Ramadan: times, menu and tips

The best yoghurts for an office breakfast in Paris: our selection

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

The best yoghurts for an office breakfast in Paris: our selection

The best croissants and pains au chocolat in Paris for the office: the 2026 rankings

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

The best croissants and pains au chocolat in Paris for the office: the 2026 rankings

Chouquettes for an office meeting: the best addresses in Paris and how many to plan

Advice · 17 October 2026

Chouquettes for an office meeting: the best addresses in Paris and how many to plan

Babka: where to find the best in Paris and how to serve it at an office breakfast

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

Babka: where to find the best in Paris and how to serve it at an office breakfast

The best cookies in Paris for the office: our selection

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

The best cookies in Paris for the office: our selection

The best macarons in Paris for a corporate event

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

The best macarons in Paris for a corporate event

Homemade loaf cakes for an office breakfast or afternoon break: which to choose and how many to plan

Advice · 17 October 2026

Homemade loaf cakes for an office breakfast or afternoon break: which to choose and how many to plan

The best panettone for office festive celebrations in Paris

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

The best panettone for office festive celebrations in Paris

Corporate gifts and pastries with your company logo in Paris: what to choose, lead times and budget

Advice · 17 October 2026

Corporate gifts and pastries with your company logo in Paris: what to choose, lead times and budget

The best tea and coffee for a meeting or an office breakfast in Paris

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

The best tea and coffee for a meeting or an office breakfast in Paris

The best crêpes in Paris for an office breakfast or afternoon break

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

The best crêpes in Paris for an office breakfast or afternoon break

Pastries for a corporate afternoon break: tartlets, choux, brownies, chocolate mousse, the best addresses in Paris

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

Pastries for a corporate afternoon break: tartlets, choux, brownies, chocolate mousse, the best addresses in Paris

The best corporate lunch trays in Paris: how to choose, and our menu

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

The best corporate lunch trays in Paris: how to choose, and our menu

Halal lunch trays in Paris: where to order for a company meeting

Advice · 17 October 2026

Halal lunch trays in Paris: where to order for a company meeting

Vegetarian or vegan lunch trays for the office: the best options in Paris

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

Vegetarian or vegan lunch trays for the office: the best options in Paris

The best lunch boxes for a company meeting in Paris

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

The best lunch boxes for a company meeting in Paris

Clubs, mini baguettes, wraps: the best sandwiches for a company meeting or after-work event in Paris

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

Clubs, mini baguettes, wraps: the best sandwiches for a company meeting or after-work event in Paris

Mini burgers for a company after-work event or cocktail reception: where to find them in Paris and how many to plan

Advice · 17 October 2026

Mini burgers for a company after-work event or cocktail reception: where to find them in Paris and how many to plan

Aged cheeses and halal charcuterie for company drinks: the best cheesemongers in Paris and our tray

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

Aged cheeses and halal charcuterie for company drinks: the best cheesemongers in Paris and our tray

Smoked salmon and gravlax tray for a company reception in Paris: the best houses

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

Smoked salmon and gravlax tray for a company reception in Paris: the best houses

Asian tray for a company after-work event in Paris: where to order, how much to plan

Advice · 17 October 2026

Asian tray for a company after-work event in Paris: where to order, how much to plan

Mediterranean buffet for the office in Paris: the best mezze addresses and our package

Inspiration · 17 October 2026

Mediterranean buffet for the office in Paris: the best mezze addresses and our package

Corporate cocktail reception for 50 people: menu, quantities and budget

Advice · 13 October 2026

Corporate cocktail reception for 50 people: menu, quantities and budget

Canapé ideas for a corporate event: 16 savoury and sweet canapés

Inspiration · 13 October 2026

Canapé ideas for a corporate event: 16 savoury and sweet canapés

Alcohol-free corporate cocktail reception: drinks, mocktails and quantities

Advice · 13 October 2026

Alcohol-free corporate cocktail reception: drinks, mocktails and quantities

Corporate dinner reception in Paris: number of canapés, menu and price

Advice · 13 October 2026

Corporate dinner reception in Paris: number of canapés, menu and price

Corporate cocktail reception for 100 people: quantities, organisation and budget

Advice · 13 October 2026

Corporate cocktail reception for 100 people: quantities, organisation and budget

Inauguration cocktail reception: organising the reception for your new offices

Advice · 13 October 2026

Inauguration cocktail reception: organising the reception for your new offices

Halal office breakfast in Paris: quantities, packages and budget

Dietary needs · 13 October 2026

Halal office breakfast in Paris: quantities, packages and budget

Inclusive menu at work: halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free, how to split it

Dietary needs · 13 October 2026

Inclusive menu at work: halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free, how to split it

Halal corporate cocktail reception in Paris: packages, number of canapés and budget

Dietary needs · 13 October 2026

Halal corporate cocktail reception in Paris: packages, number of canapés and budget

Organising a halal seminar or corporate event: the guide, from breakfast to cocktail reception

Dietary needs · 13 October 2026

Organising a halal seminar or corporate event: the guide, from breakfast to cocktail reception

Organising Halloween at the office in 2026: date, a 3-part programme and budget

Advice · 13 October 2026

Organising Halloween at the office in 2026: date, a 3-part programme and budget

Halloween after-work drinks at the office: an orange and black cocktail reception, with the budget

Advice · 13 October 2026

Halloween after-work drinks at the office: an orange and black cocktail reception, with the budget

Halloween desserts for the office: 10 pork-free ideas, with the price per piece

Advice · 13 October 2026

Halloween desserts for the office: 10 pork-free ideas, with the price per piece

Halloween at the office: what to serve when the team has different diets?

Advice · 13 October 2026

Halloween at the office: what to serve when the team has different diets?

How many lunch trays should you order for a meeting?

Advice · 13 October 2026

How many lunch trays should you order for a meeting?

How many drinks per person for a meeting, a seminar or a cocktail reception?

Advice · 13 October 2026

How many drinks per person for a meeting, a seminar or a cocktail reception?

Office snacks: what to deliver, how often and on what budget?

Advice · 13 October 2026

Office snacks: what to deliver, how often and on what budget?

A weekly breakfast to bring teams back to the office: annual budget and how to run it

Advice · 13 October 2026

A weekly breakfast to bring teams back to the office: annual budget and how to run it

Corporate seminar budget per person in Paris: table for 20, 50 and 100 people

Advice · 13 October 2026

Corporate seminar budget per person in Paris: table for 20, 50 and 100 people

Office manager's checklist: ordering a caterer without forgetting anything (D-7 to D+1)

Advice · 13 October 2026

Office manager's checklist: ordering a caterer without forgetting anything (D-7 to D+1)

Organising a leaving party at work: budget, quantities and running order

Advice · 13 October 2026

Organising a leaving party at work: budget, quantities and running order

Food stations at corporate events: ideas, number of guests and budget

Advice · 13 October 2026

Food stations at corporate events: ideas, number of guests and budget

New Year greetings ceremony at work: format, budget and quantities (January)

Advice · 13 October 2026

New Year greetings ceremony at work: format, budget and quantities (January)

The office manager's 2026-2027 calendar: the key moments of the year and a typical budget per person

Advice · 13 October 2026

The office manager's 2026-2027 calendar: the key moments of the year and a typical budget per person

Invitation templates for drinks, a breakfast or after-work drinks: 8 emails to copy

Advice · 13 October 2026

Invitation templates for drinks, a breakfast or after-work drinks: 8 emails to copy

Retirement party: which buffet, what budget and how much per colleague

Advice · 13 October 2026

Retirement party: which buffet, what budget and how much per colleague

Corporate cold buffet: quantities per person (sandwiches, salads, desserts, drinks)

Advice · 13 October 2026

Corporate cold buffet: quantities per person (sandwiches, salads, desserts, drinks)

How many desserts per person: petits fours, verrines, cakes?

Advice · 13 October 2026

How many desserts per person: petits fours, verrines, cakes?

Affordable corporate dinner reception: what it costs and where to save

Advice · 13 October 2026

Affordable corporate dinner reception: what it costs and where to save

Office breakfast ideas: 15 ideas sorted by budget and headcount

Advice · 13 October 2026

Office breakfast ideas: 15 ideas sorted by budget and headcount

Corporate after-work drinks ideas: 12 formats, budget per person and logistics

Advice · 13 October 2026

Corporate after-work drinks ideas: 12 formats, budget per person and logistics

Office lunch ideas: 10 team formats and their budget per person

Advice · 13 October 2026

Office lunch ideas: 10 team formats and their budget per person

Organising a corporate inauguration: schedule, catering budget and guests

Advice · 13 October 2026

Organising a corporate inauguration: schedule, catering budget and guests

Food gifts for clients and employees: 12 ideas by budget, from €15 to €120

Advice · 13 October 2026

Food gifts for clients and employees: 12 ideas by budget, from €15 to €120

Organising a corporate seminar: a typical day's programme, hour by hour, with the catering

Advice · 13 October 2026

Organising a corporate seminar: a typical day's programme, hour by hour, with the catering

Office end-of-year celebrations 2026: formats, budgets and quantities

Advice · 12 October 2026

Office end-of-year celebrations 2026: formats, budgets and quantities

Countdown plan for a company end-of-year party: from D-45 to D-1

Advice · 12 October 2026

Countdown plan for a company end-of-year party: from D-45 to D-1

Alcohol-free end-of-year party: what to serve your teams, quantities and budget

Advice · 12 October 2026

Alcohol-free end-of-year party: what to serve your teams, quantities and budget

Year-end budget: how to use what is left before 31 December

Advice · 3 October 2026

Year-end budget: how to use what is left before 31 December

Pink October afternoon break at the office in Paris: a charitable afternoon pause

Advice · 27 September 2026

Pink October afternoon break at the office in Paris: a charitable afternoon pause

Pink October seminar in Paris: marking the day with a charitable gesture

Advice · 27 September 2026

Pink October seminar in Paris: marking the day with a charitable gesture

Pink October sweet jar at the office: a pink sweet bar to raise awareness gently

Advice · 27 September 2026

Pink October sweet jar at the office: a pink sweet bar to raise awareness gently

L'Écrin 2026 barometer: what companies really order from their caterer in Paris

Advice · 26 September 2026

L'Écrin 2026 barometer: what companies really order from their caterer in Paris

Christmas sweet jar at work: putting together a sweets bar for the children's Christmas party

Advice · 26 September 2026

Christmas sweet jar at work: putting together a sweets bar for the children's Christmas party

Pink October breakfast at the office in Paris: organising an awareness moment

Advice · 25 September 2026

Pink October breakfast at the office in Paris: organising an awareness moment

Halloween at the office in Paris: an afternoon break that breaks the routine

Advice · 23 September 2026

Halloween at the office in Paris: an afternoon break that breaks the routine

Corporate cocktail reception budget in Paris: what it really costs

Advice · 23 September 2026

Corporate cocktail reception budget in Paris: what it really costs

How to choose your caterer in Puteaux and La Défense: the guide

Advice · 5 September 2026

How to choose your caterer in Puteaux and La Défense: the guide

How to choose your caterer in Gennevilliers: the complete guide

Advice · 5 September 2026

How to choose your caterer in Gennevilliers: the complete guide

Office lunch: complete guide & 2026 budgets

Advice · 3 September 2026

Office lunch: complete guide & 2026 budgets

Press day breakfast: the format that really works

Advice · 2 September 2026

Press day breakfast: the format that really works

Catering packaging: what the box your lunch arrives in is really worth

Advice · 26 August 2026

Catering packaging: what the box your lunch arrives in is really worth

Company Christmas meal budget: how much should you plan per person?

Advice · 19 August 2026

Company Christmas meal budget: how much should you plan per person?

Office breakfast in Paris: budget, composition and organisation

Advice · 19 August 2026

Office breakfast in Paris: budget, composition and organisation

End-of-year company party in Paris: formats, budget and organisation

Advice · 19 August 2026

End-of-year company party in Paris: formats, budget and organisation

Christmas menu delivered to the office: buffet, lunch tray or dinner reception?

Advice · 19 August 2026

Christmas menu delivered to the office: buffet, lunch tray or dinner reception?

Christmas breakfast at the office: ideas, products and organisation

Advice · 19 August 2026

Christmas breakfast at the office: ideas, products and organisation

Drinks for an office breakfast: how much to plan per person?

Advice · 19 August 2026

Drinks for an office breakfast: how much to plan per person?

Company children's Christmas party in Paris: getting the works council's afternoon snack right

Advice · 27 July 2026

Company children's Christmas party in Paris: getting the works council's afternoon snack right

Corporate buffet in Paris: the complete guide to organising it well

Advice · 26 July 2026

Corporate buffet in Paris: the complete guide to organising it well

Sharing buffet or corporate cocktail reception in Paris: how to choose (and get the quantities right)

Advice · 26 July 2026

Sharing buffet or corporate cocktail reception in Paris: how to choose (and get the quantities right)

Setting up a corporate buffet: serving utensils, equipment and a smooth layout

Advice · 26 July 2026

Setting up a corporate buffet: serving utensils, equipment and a smooth layout

The sharing buffet, an underrated ritual of conviviality at work

Workplace wellbeing · 26 July 2026

The sharing buffet, an underrated ritual of conviviality at work

Savoury office breakfast in Paris: brioche buns, butter and Alain Milliat jam

Advice · 14 July 2026

Savoury office breakfast in Paris: brioche buns, butter and Alain Milliat jam

Organising an after-work event or a leaving party at the office in Paris: formats, quantities and budget

Advice · 11 July 2026

Organising an after-work event or a leaving party at the office in Paris: formats, quantities and budget

How many canapés should you plan per person for a corporate event?

Advice · 11 July 2026

How many canapés should you plan per person for a corporate event?

End-of-year corporate food gifts: thanking clients and teams in Paris

Advice · 11 July 2026

End-of-year corporate food gifts: thanking clients and teams in Paris

Corporate seminar caterer in Paris: breakfast, breaks and lunch for your event days

Advice · 11 July 2026

Corporate seminar caterer in Paris: breakfast, breaks and lunch for your event days

CODIR and COMEX catering in Paris: getting the table right for your leadership meetings

Advice · 11 July 2026

CODIR and COMEX catering in Paris: getting the table right for your leadership meetings

Hosting a client or partner at the office in Paris: breakfast, lunch or cocktail reception?

Advice · 11 July 2026

Hosting a client or partner at the office in Paris: breakfast, lunch or cocktail reception?

The best madeleines in Paris: our 2026 ranking

Inspiration · 8 July 2026

The best madeleines in Paris: our 2026 ranking

Homemade marble cake recipe (and our loaf cakes ready to share)

Inspiration · 8 July 2026

Homemade marble cake recipe (and our loaf cakes ready to share)

Crunchy homemade granola recipe (and our granola bar)

Inspiration · 8 July 2026

Crunchy homemade granola recipe (and our granola bar)

Chocolate chip cookie recipe (and our Laura Todd cookies)

Inspiration · 8 July 2026

Chocolate chip cookie recipe (and our Laura Todd cookies)

Homemade macaron recipe (and our Pierre Morel macarons)

Inspiration · 8 July 2026

Homemade macaron recipe (and our Pierre Morel macarons)

Back-to-work catering: getting onboarding right and welcoming your new hires

Advice · 8 July 2026

Back-to-work catering: getting onboarding right and welcoming your new hires

Alain Milliat juices at work: the detail that lifts your breaks

Inspiration · 8 July 2026

Alain Milliat juices at work: the detail that lifts your breaks

Office caterer open in July and August in Paris: delivery does not stop for the summer

Advice · 7 July 2026

Office caterer open in July and August in Paris: delivery does not stop for the summer

Vegan and vegetarian office catering in Paris: delighting the whole team, without exception

Dietary needs · 6 July 2026

Vegan and vegetarian office catering in Paris: delighting the whole team, without exception

Gluten-free office catering in Paris: indulgent options for your teams

Dietary needs · 5 July 2026

Gluten-free office catering in Paris: indulgent options for your teams

Halal office catering in Paris: a pork-free and alcohol-free menu

Dietary needs · 4 July 2026

Halal office catering in Paris: a pork-free and alcohol-free menu

Workplace wellbeing and food: why what your teams eat at the office has become an HR issue

Workplace wellbeing · 28 June 2026

Workplace wellbeing and food: why what your teams eat at the office has become an HR issue

Team breakfast and productivity: what the science really says

Workplace wellbeing · 26 June 2026

Team breakfast and productivity: what the science really says

Eating well at the office: 5 food habits that change concentration and engagement

Workplace wellbeing · 24 June 2026

Eating well at the office: 5 food habits that change concentration and engagement

Food as a lever for talent retention: what companies that recruit better are doing

Workplace wellbeing · 22 June 2026

Food as a lever for talent retention: what companies that recruit better are doing

How many pastries per person for an office breakfast?

Advice · 20 June 2026

How many pastries per person for an office breakfast?

How many macarons should you order for a corporate event?

Advice · 18 June 2026

How many macarons should you order for a corporate event?

Galette des rois at the office in Paris: organising the January ritual

Inspiration · 16 June 2026

Galette des rois at the office in Paris: organising the January ritual

Back-to-work office breakfast: marking the return in September

Inspiration · 14 June 2026

Back-to-work office breakfast: marking the return in September

Christmas afternoon break at the office in Paris: ideas, products and organisation

Inspiration · 12 June 2026

Christmas afternoon break at the office in Paris: ideas, products and organisation

Team breakfast budget: how much to plan for depending on headcount?

Advice · 10 June 2026

Team breakfast budget: how much to plan for depending on headcount?

Healthy breakfast at the office: artisan ideas to boost your teams' energy

Inspiration · 7 June 2026

Healthy breakfast at the office: artisan ideas to boost your teams' energy

Company brunch in Paris: organising a convivial moment that brings your teams together

Inspiration · 5 June 2026

Company brunch in Paris: organising a convivial moment that brings your teams together

Pastries delivered in Paris: an artisan corporate caterer for your meetings and breakfasts

Advice · 3 June 2026

Pastries delivered in Paris: an artisan corporate caterer for your meetings and breakfasts

Corporate catering budget in Paris: prices, rates and what you really pay for

Advice · 1 June 2026

Corporate catering budget in Paris: prices, rates and what you really pay for

Which corporate caterer should you choose in Paris? The 2026 comparison

Advice · 30 May 2026

Which corporate caterer should you choose in Paris? The 2026 comparison

Office afternoon break: ideas, products and budget for a successful 4 pm break

Inspiration · 28 May 2026

Office afternoon break: ideas, products and budget for a successful 4 pm break

Corporate caterers and CSR: how your choice of supplier fits into your responsible approach

Advice · 26 May 2026

Corporate caterers and CSR: how your choice of supplier fits into your responsible approach

Culinary entertainment ideas for your company events in Paris

Inspiration · 24 May 2026

Culinary entertainment ideas for your company events in Paris

Fruit at the office: baskets, skewers or platters, which format to choose?

Advice · 22 May 2026

Fruit at the office: baskets, skewers or platters, which format to choose?

How to choose your corporate caterer in Paris

Advice · 15 May 2026

How to choose your corporate caterer in Paris

Office breakfast: how to plan it well

Advice · 8 May 2026

Office breakfast: how to plan it well

5 afternoon break ideas for your teams

Inspiration · 29 April 2026

5 afternoon break ideas for your teams

Organising a successful corporate cocktail reception: the complete guide

Advice · 17 April 2026

Organising a successful corporate cocktail reception: the complete guide

Corporate lunch trays: our advice for ordering well

Advice · 3 April 2026

Corporate lunch trays: our advice for ordering well

Wellbeing at the office: why what we eat at work really matters

Workplace wellbeing · 20 March 2026

Wellbeing at the office: why what we eat at work really matters

Birthday afternoon break at work: celebrating your colleagues without the hassle

Advice · 17 January 2026

Birthday afternoon break at work: celebrating your colleagues without the hassle