Tips & Advice

21
2013 May
Gif Marscapone Proscuitto

Weddings are an all-day affair. Are you prepared?

by Louis Gervais / In Tips & Advice

You’ve spent months meticulously planning your wedding and the day has finally come. Although weddings are arguably among the most exciting and joyful life experiences, they’re also exhausting all-day events, particularly for the bride, groom, and wedding party members who are helping to orchestrate this full-scale production. Between hair & makeup and the countless photo […]

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17
2013 Apr
Gin and Basil

Wednesday’s Romantic Recommendation – Basil

by Louis Gervais / In Recipes, Tips & Advice

Basil – such an underrated and ubiquitous herb. It could be growing in your own back yard, but are you making use of its erotic elements? In ancient Rome, Basil was known as the herb of lovers. Its sweet and spicy aroma is believed to have healing powers that can cure any headache, or even […]

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24
2012 Sep

Christmas Party Catering

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 […]

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17
2012 May

Vancouver’s Top Wedding Food Trends of 2012

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 […]

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16
2011 Nov

Holiday Corporate Catering Solutions

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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08
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 […]

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09
2011 Jun
Food Portions

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 & […]

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16
2011 May
Bride and Wedding Caterer

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 […]

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