Sustainable and Local Menus: How to Combine Gourmet Pleasure and Ecological Responsibility

Environmental responsibility is no longer just a matter of company culture or personal values. It is becoming the norm and even attracts a higher participation rate at events.

Now, this strategic approach is essential and unavoidable, regardless of the nature of your gathering: weddings, family celebrations, or corporate meetings (gala, colloquium, conference, team building).

Several sources mention that more than 75% of event planners now prioritize sustainability when choosing their catering services. The same goes for participants. According to Zipdo, about 90% of them prefer responsible options.

A large majority are even willing to pay more to benefit from this. Moreover, this type of gathering attracts on average 20% more participants.

What Does an Eco-Friendly Menu Mean?

When it comes to menus, the eco-responsible aspect is coupled with proximity and freshness of ingredients. Supporting the local economy and choosing a culinary style in harmony with the environment is the core of La Distinction’s menus since its creation.

For businesses, adopting a responsible menu asserts your leadership positioning and conveys a modern, thoughtful, and committed brand image. For individuals organizing personal events, you showcase your values and what truly matters to you.

Our Sustainable Menus: Boreal Cuisine and Ecological Awareness

Through our unique menus, we invite you to discover the expertise of boreal cuisine. The perfect example of a fully local gourmet experience, with minimal ecological footprint.

Each menu is built from fresh, seasonal ingredients, in collaboration with artisans from the Lanaudière region.

Meats and fish
Fresh herbs and other aromatics
Fruits and vegetables
Premium quality cheeses
Terroir products

These are reinvented dishes, simmered by our executive chef, Pascal Lafond. Prepare to discover exclusive, yet skillfully balanced flavors. You’ll taste, for example:

A forest consommé showcasing fir, pine and mushrooms;
Shrimp ceviche with rhubarb and wild rose;
Grilled cod enhanced with apple molasses and other delightful ingredients;
Bison shortribs with carminées, smoked tomatoes and spelt;
A sweet finale presented as a sea buckthorn tart, meringue and cedar.

High-end vegetarian alternatives are always available for your guests.

The Strategic Advantages of a Responsible Menu

Every ecological initiative should be highlighted in your communications, whether for a wedding or a business meeting (gala, conference, training, employee meeting).

As a company, you can even take the time to comply with the Quebec standard BNQ 9700-253. A highly distinctive eco-responsible mark to display when planning your events.

If you want to showcase the benefits of your approach, start with these:

According to WRAP Canada, businesses adopting sustainable food management record an average 35% reduction in costs related to food waste management;
By favoring sustainable cuisine, these same companies send a strong signal of mobilizing leadership and social responsibility to their partners and collaborators;
Short circuits and respecting the seasons allow for substantial savings on CO2 emissions per meal;
You can avoid food waste by donating leftovers to La Tablée des Chefs.

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