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2011 Sep

Stress Free Vancouver Wedding Reception Ideas

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

2011 Aug

The Importance of Corporate Team Building

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

2011 Jul

Easy Gourmet Popcorn Recipe

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

2011 Jun

How Much Food Do I Need For My Event?

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 & […]

Tags: cater, caterer, catering, catering help, catering questions, event planning, how much food?, how much?, north vancouver, ordering guideline, portion, portion sizes, Reception, tricks & techniques, vancouver

2011 May

Mango Salsa Recipe

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

2011 May

Wedding Checklist-Questions to ask your Caterer

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 […]

Tags: caterer, catering, checklist, event planning, north vancouver, questions, wedding, wedding planning

2011 May

Urban Influences-Lemon Curd Recipe

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. […]

Tags: citrus, cooking classes, culinary classes, dessert, lemon, north vancouver, recipe, summer, tart, vancouver

2011 Mar

Good things are cooking…

by Louis Gervais / In News & Media

Welcome to the Louis Gervais Fine Foods Blog where there is always something cooking in our kitchen.. We will share our years of event and catering expertise with you so stay tuned for delicious recipes, instructional videos and tricks & techniques for making your next event a success!

Tags: catering, chef, entertaining, event planning, gourmet, kitchen, north vancouver, vancouver, wedding, west coast