by Louis Gervais / In Tips & Advice, Vendors & Venues
Countdown to the Christmas Party Of all events none is more arduous or difficult to plan than the company Christmas party or “Holiday” party. Bringing together an eclectic group of individuals with different lifestyles, interests and social tastes with the ambitious goal of everyone having a terrific time is challenging to say the least. Many […]
by Louis Gervais / In Tips & Advice
There is little we enjoy more than conceptualizing new and imaginative ways to make a bride’s day special. The key to guaranteeing our ideas are relevant and on point is talking with our colleagues to hear what trends they are noticing. We lead the charge by adding our own special touch to Vancouver’s Top Wedding […]
by Louis Gervais / In Tips & Advice, Vendors & Venues
The holidays are that fabulous time of year filled with merriment, warmth and good cheer but they can also bring a high level of stress to those entrusted to organizing corporate holiday functions & gifts… The team here at Louis Gervais Fine Foods have developed a variety of solutions to help with all your corporate […]
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by Louis Gervais / In Tips & Advice
Today’s newlyweds are choosing to enjoy the party too! While Vancouver brides and grooms continue to don long white gowns and tuxedos, there is a definite trend toward less formal Vancouver wedding ceremonies and receptions. All too often newly married couples heave a sign of relief when the wedding reception is over. The feeling of […]
Tags: cocktail, cocktail wedding reception, north vancouver catering, Reception, vancouver catering, wedding, wedding reception, wedding reception ideas
by Louis Gervais / In Tips & Advice
There is no question, a happy team is a productive team. Whether you are a national corporation or a small boutique firm the morale and general happiness of your team is essential to the success and profitability of your business-not to mention the health and well being of your employees.
Tags: business, cooking classes, Corporate Event, corporate team building, culinary classes, team building
by Louis Gervais / In Recipes
Perfect for company barbecues, family picnics and a great idea for a backyard wedding this easy recipe is sure to impress… Who doesn’t love popcorn? It is so simple and yet there are so many creative seasonings and flavours you can play with to spice things up! Our smoked paprika popcorn is always a favourite […]
Tags: appetizer, gourmet, healthy snack, north vancouver, popcorn, popcorn recipe, recipe, snack, spiced popcorn, treat, vancouver
by Louis Gervais / In Tips & Advice
When planning an event one of the most common questions people ask us is ‘How much food do I need?‘. Underestimating and having your guests leave hungry is just as bad as overestimating and having platters of wasted food. So how are you supposed to know how much is enough? We asked our Event & […]
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by Louis Gervais / In Recipes
Who doesn’t love barbecue? Summer is officially here when the grill fires up, the coals glow and the sweet spicy smell of caramelizing sauce fills the air. But what happens when you tire of the standard burger and hot dogs, when you want to create a gourmet recipe and take your grilling to the next […]
Tags: barbecue, bbq, catering, easy, fruit, grilled, grilling, north vancouver, quick, recipe, salsa, sauce, simple, tropical, vegetarian
by Louis Gervais / In Tips & Advice
Planning the biggest day of your life can be overwhelming and sometimes details get missed simply because you don’t know the right questions to ask. We asked our Sales & Event Manager, Heather Wright to create a handy ‘Wedding Checklist of Questions to Ask Your Caterer’ so there are no surprises and you can relax […]
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by Louis Gervais / In Recipes
The colour of sunshine, a refreshing blend of sweet and tart– lemon just may be the perfect summer dessert. Chef Louis’ lemon curd recipe is a versatile dessert that has many different uses; filling for a sweet dough tartlet, served over fresh berries or with a berry shortcake as a nice alternative to whipping cream. […]
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