When it comes to weddings, food plays a major role in any culture. A sit down meal or buffet seems more traditional across many cultures. In North America, however, the cocktail reception seems to be trendier. At the Montreal catering company La Petite Mangue, we offer a big variety of affordable and refined finger food that will suit different budgets. Let us show you some of the benefits of choosing cocktail food over a full dinner.

Sit down meals require a bigger space to set up chairs and tables. This is something you have to bear in mind when looking for a venue. On the other hand, due to the fact that most people will not sit down during a cocktail style reception space will be less of an issue. Remember when you’re seated at a wedding with guests whom you don’t know well and neither one of you is a good conversationalist? Awkward isn’t it? That’s when finger food reception makes complete sense. It allows people to walk around and mingle much easier. The flow of the room will be completely different. It feels more casual and relaxed and guests will be more comfortable.

Another important benefit of this style of reception is that if you have a flexible caterer, such as La Petite Mangue, you will be able to serve your guests with beautiful and elegant finger food that is both tasty and affordable.

Contact us today to find out more information on our services, we will gladly help you find the right menu that is sure to impress your guests, get a complete proposal that will match your budget and your taste preferences

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We are here at anytime ready to help you find the perfect menu for you and your guests, don’t hesitate to call us today to find out more information.

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The word “cheap” has been very poorly viewed in the world of food. Its association is either junk food or not so fresh food. Let us shed some light and give a different perspective to do it justice.

At La Petite Mangue catering, we do believe we can offer cheap catering in Montreal and this is how we do it freshly. Any kind of cooking starts with a good ingredient. A good ingredient does not need to be exotic, or rare, or expensive. It just needs to be fresh and can be as simple as a full chicken thigh; or a red and firm sweet bell pepper; or any other fresh vegetable lying around in the fridge. The rule is to have no rule to what you can use. Marinate the chicken with some minced garlic, a little honey, a touch of pepper, and a teaspoon of soya sauce or fish sauce or a pinch of salt. The marinade will turn the skin golden caramelized color when the chicken is baked 30 minutes at 375F. Let us drizzle a little soya and canola or olive oil over sliced vegetable. Add some slices of ginger and bake till tender (approximately 20 minutes at 415F). We would serve this with a side of jasmine or sticky rice, but you can serve with any starch of your choice. This is just an example of what we mean by cheap food. It’s simple. It’s fresh. Most importantly, it’s delicious.

Cheap ingredients deserve just as much respect as more expensive or exotic ones. After all, food is food. It’s always what we do with it and the love that goes into cooking (it’s cheesy but it’s true) that will determine the outcome.

We offer cheap or expensive meals for any occasion depending on the customer’s need. So next time you have an event and would like some good inexpensive food, we’ll be more than happy to cook for your guests. Contact us to get a detailed proposal for your event!

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