by Louis Gervais / In Events, News & Media, Tips & Advice
3 steps to a better business affair Step 1 – Set a schedule When planning a corporate event there are a lot of variables you will need to consider. One very important variable is sticking to the schedule you have created for the event. Whether it is a client appreciation event, open house to the […]
by Louis Gervais / In News & Media
Planning a corporate or company party is challenging to say the least. 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 definitely not an easy task. Corporate event planners are constantly looking for the next fun party idea or […]
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by Louis Gervais / In News & Media
One of the best things about the holidays is the profusion of baking that is prepared and consumed. Friends and families come together to share recipes and spend time in the kitchen surrounded by sugar, flour, spices and other festive ingredients. Here at Louis Gervais Fine Foods & Catering we are no different. Chef Louis […]
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by Louis Gervais / In News & Media, Tips & Advice
Tis the holiday season … and time to plan your company’s holiday party. If you’ve been charged with this task and are looking for a unique alternative to the typical office Christmas party we at Louis Gervais Fine Foods & Catering have the perfect solution. Instead of a cocktail party or buffet dinner why not […]
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by Louis Gervais / In Events, News & Media, Tips & Advice, Vendors & Venues
One of the newest trends we’ve seen emerging into the Vancouver wedding catering sphere is that of all-day breakfast: breakfast for dinner, breakfast canapés, bacon on everything! Here at Louis Gervais Fine Foods & Catering, we love breakfast! Our neighbours on Harbourside Drive can all contest to Chef Louis’ morning skills in the kitchen, where […]
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by Louis Gervais / In Events, News & Media, Vendors & Venues
In April, we were honoured to partner up with some of North Vancouver’s most awesome vendors to reveal one of the Vancouver’s newest and more spectacular venues – Pipe Shop! This amazing heritage space, at the Ship Yards by Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, boasts some beautiful architectural features, including vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and […]
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by Louis Gervais / In News & Media
What is the Perfect Wedding Cake? Is it sweet and soft? Chocolatey, or cheesy? This month, photographer Charné Baird teamed up with Louis Gervais Fine Foods & Catering to explore that question. With the help of Louis Gervais Fine Foods Pastry Chef Debra Worger, Baird created a 3-minute stop motion video illustrating the creation of […]
by Louis Gervais / In News & Media
Last Wednesday, Elisa, Nicole, and Louis had the pleasure of hosting 30 of the most talented and inspirational Vancouver wedding industry members at a High Tea networking event presented by Jasalyn Thorne. Poor Jasalyn herself was unfortunately unable to make it due to a flu that kept her bed bound, but the rest of us came to mix and mingle, […]
by Louis Gervais / In News & Media
Now that the leaves are starting to turn their vibrant colours and Fall is officially here, we’d like to reflect on some of our favourite Vancouver weddings and their awesome catered events from the past year. We created some creative wedding menus this year; from Hawaiian themed items with Trio of Poke of Mushu Pork Wraps, to completely gluten and […]
by Louis Gervais / In News & Media
Soufflés typically have a reputation for being temperamental and finicky but are actually very simple to prepare, given the right ingredients and instruction. These delicious but capricious delicacies are most commonly prepared in dessert form, but Louis’ recipe for a tasty fall-inspired savoury potato soufflé is a perfect side for a Thanksgiving feast or a […]
