Évasion Gourmande Gourmet Catering Laurentides
Évasion Gourmande provides chef-led private dining and event catering across the Laurentides and Montreal regions, delivering restaurant-quality menus in-home, at chalets or on-site venues. Services center on seasonal ingredients, professional on-site service and tailored menus that match event tone, budget and dietary needs. Standard offerings range from intimate four-course dinners for two to plated wedding receptions for 200 guests, with transparent pricing and MAPAQ-compliant food handling.
Key reasons to choose this catering team
Reliability, regional sourcing and culinary craft define the experience. Chefs trained in Montreal kitchens bring techniques adapted to local produce and Quebec terroir. Staffing includes certified cooks and servers, all managed to meet municipal and provincial event requirements. Typical turnaround for event proposals is three business days. Core advantages include menu customization, flexible service windows from 11:00 to 23:00, and coordination with venue staff in Mont-Tremblant, Saint-Sauveur and downtown Montreal.
Chef-at-home offerings and private dining
Private chef engagements combine menu design, grocery procurement, on-site cooking and plated service. Packages commonly include a pre-event tasting, course-by-course plating, and cleanup. For chalet stays in the Laurentides, menus emphasize hearty comfort elevated with seasonal vegetables and local cheeses. For Montreal apartments, lighter multi-course formats are popular. Pricing examples: three-course chef-at-home experiences start at CAD 85 per person for groups of four to six; bespoke tasting evenings begin at CAD 150 per person.
Weddings and special-occasion packages
Wedding packages address ceremonies, cocktail hours and receptions with options for passed hors d’oeuvres, stations, plated service or buffet. Sample structures offer full-service coordination with one lead coordinator and a catering team sized to guest count. Standard wedding packages span CAD 95 to CAD 155 per person depending on menu complexity, service level and rental needs. Signing and deposit terms include a 30% reservation deposit and a final headcount confirmation 14 days prior to the event.
Corporate events and culinary team-building
Corporate services include plated lunches, continental breakfasts, boxed lunches for meetings, and interactive team-building cooking classes. Team experiences focus on collaboration with menus adapted to seasonal produce and dietary restrictions. Typical boxed-lunch pricing starts at CAD 22 per person for cold options and CAD 30 for warm boxed meals. Half-day culinary team events are priced from CAD 65 per participant, including instruction and ingredients.
Seasonal sourcing and ingredient provenance
Menus rotate quarterly to match Quebec growing cycles and artisan production. Partnerships include produce sourcing at Jean-Talon Market and greenhouse supply from Lufa Farms in Montreal, while proteins and dairy are sourced from regional suppliers near Saint-Jérôme and Mont-Tremblant. All suppliers must provide traceability and comply with provincial certifications to be accepted into the procurement list.
Signature dishes with sample offerings
Signature plates combine classical technique with regional flair, such as smoked duck breast with apple compote from Laurentides orchards, charred octopus with Montreal smoked paprika, and potato gratin showcasing local microgreens. The following provides representative menu formats and indicative pricing; menus are fully adaptable for allergies, vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free needs.
Custom menu design and dietary accommodation
Menus are created through a collaborative process that begins with event objectives and dietary constraints. Professional menu designers propose substitutions for allergies and religious needs, and can create certified vegetarian, vegan or kosher-style menus on request. Nut-free and gluten-free certifications are documented per event and cross-contamination protocols are enforced during prep and service.
Tasting sessions and personalized consultations
Tasting sessions are scheduled at the Montreal test kitchen or at a designated Laurentides venue. Tastings typically occur 60 to 90 days before large events and require a non-refundable fee that is credited to final billing when confirmed. Consultations cover wine pairing options, timeline coordination and venue logistics. Virtual consultations are available for clients outside central Montreal.
Service area coverage and logistics
Primary coverage includes the city of Montreal and the Laurentides regional county municipalities: Argenteuil, Deux-Montagnes, La Rivière-du-Nord and Les Laurentides, extending to Mont-Tremblant and Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. Travel fees apply beyond 60 minutes from central Montreal. Coordination with venue managers ensures compliance with local bylaws, parking for service vehicles and power requirements.
Staffing, equipment, delivery and clean-up
Event teams include lead chef, sous-chef, servers and event captain scaled to guest count. Equipment rentals such as china, flatware, glassware and thermal catering equipment are arranged with trusted Montreal rental partners. Delivery times, set-up and teardown are specified in the contract; full cleanup service removes all used equipment and disposables, leaving venues ready for the next reservation.
Pricing model and booking process
Pricing is transparent: per-guest menus, flat rental fees and staff charges are itemized in proposals. Deposits secure dates and final payments are due seven days before the event. Booking requests are initiated via an online form or by phone; proposals follow with sample menus, timeline and contract terms. Standard cancellation and rescheduling terms are included for weather or venue issues common in the Laurentides.
Health standards, sustainability and local partnerships
Operations follow MAPAQ recommendations and HACCP-aligned procedures for storage, transport and reheating. COVID-19 measures remain adaptable to provincial guidance and client preferences, including mask use and contactless service. Sustainability initiatives include composting at partner venues, reusable service ware, and sourcing from Jean-Talon Market and Lufa Farms to reduce food miles.
Client impressions and how to request service
Clients in Saint-Sauveur and downtown Montreal have praised punctuality, creativity and menu clarity. Case references are available upon request for events held in 2022–2024. To request a quote, complete the online inquiry form with event date, guest count and address, or call the booking office to schedule a consultation. Proposal delivery typically occurs within three business days.
