How to create a tasting menu for your event
Planning a family event or business meeting? We’re often trying to decide which meal formula to choose. How about trying a tasting menu to transform your experience?
Bites and hors d'oeuvres for family and friends
Creating a tasting menu for a family event or with friends is an elegant way to celebrate important moments.
- Christenings;
- Graduation;
- Gender reveal;
- Renewal of vows;
- Wedding anniversaries;
- Family celebrations;
- Reunion parties.
In particular, a menu that offers several small portions of different dishes, exploring a variety of flavors and textures. What’s more, you can include options for all diets, including vegetarian, gluten-free and lactose-free dishes.
In fact, your high-end caterer at La Distinction can offer you a wide range of selections. So there’s no need to break the bank!
This way, you’ll have a panoply of bites, appetizers and
A tasting menu for your corporate events
The meal aspect of business logistics is always at the forefront of the booking process. Whatever the business meeting.
- Employee or customer meetings;
- Fundraising campaign;
- Retirement;
- Product launches;
- Press conferences;
- Team building;
- Training or conference.
What’s more, a well-designed tasting menu can energize your event. It brings a certain refinement and creates an atmosphere that facilitates exchanges and interaction between participants.
In addition, the cocktail dînatoire formula is perfect for this type of culinary service. People can move from one station to another to try the bites on offer. Alternatively, your guests can be served at their own table according to theme, or in stages, depending on how your event unfolds.
How can you make your tasting the focal point of your event?
A tasting menu can become the focal point of your event by creatively integrating it into the flow of the day. Here’s what we suggest:
- First, start your reception with cold canapés, the chef’s inspiration to whet your guests’ appetites.
- For starters, serve hot hors d’oeuvres of all kinds.
- For the main meal, use stations and trays ranging from mini-burgers to deluxe poutine, regional cheeses and sandwich or salad duos.
- Finally, continue with the dessert stations. You’ll be amazed at the choices, including fresh seasonal fruit, pastries and sweets from the patissier.
Note
The aim is to ensure that people’s appetites are satisfied. For appetizers, 12 to 18 bites per person are generally recommended.
Choose gastronomic themes to create excitement among your guests
Choose gastronomic themes to create excitement among your guests
Choosing gastronomic themes can add real excitement to your event. Guests’ curiosity is aroused as soon as the invitations are sent out.
An example invitation
“You’re invited to the Fondation X fundraising campaign, where you’ll enjoy a decadent tasting menu with the themes Festive Vegetables and On the Grill. A variety of surprising and tasty bites will be served throughout the evening.”
Here are a few theme ideas:
- On the grill – bites of grilled meats and vegetables;
- Land and sea – a combination of meat and seafood dishes;
- Festive Vegetables – creative vegetable appetizers and vegetarian bites;
- Divine bites – a variety of creamy textures;
- Seafood – a variety of shellfish and fish prepared differently.
What’s more, your caterer can help you match each theme with wine pairings.
Perfect combination of tastes: let the caterer assemble the menu
Working with a high-end caterer can greatly facilitate the creation of a tasting menu that highlights local flavors. Seasonal ingredients guarantee the freshness and quality of your dishes.
The cheeses, meats, fish, fruits and vegetables on your plates are all sourced from regional merchants. And this freshness can be felt in every bite.
As a result, the caterer also knows his menu and its flavors inside out. He’s your best ally when it comes to selecting (or creating) a theme-based menu. Alternatively, you can give him carte blanche without a theme, simply by giving him a few indications.
We hope you enjoy your next event.
