Organizing an event, regardless of the size, is never an easy task. In fact, getting people to be in the same room at the same time is a quest. Unfortunately, this is just the first step to prepare for the event. Then you will have to worry about the content of the event. For instance, will you be able to capture guests’ attention so that you can convey the message of your event? You will also have to make sure your guests feel appreciated. So how can you do that? One way to make your guests feel appreciated is through food and drinks. Drinks are a lot easier to manage than food. You have a certain budget allocated to that. All you need to do is to go decide what you think people may like. Food on the other hand is another level.

The decision of the kind of food to be served at an event lies upon so many factors. The time and location of the event, the number of guests, food restrictions and allergies, food preferences, the theme of the event , and last but definitely not least, the budget will all determine the kind of food that will be served.

So what kind of food that can be served pretty much anywhere and anytime with respect to your budget and still makes the event looks classy? It’s none other than the adorable cocktail and finger food.

If you would like a customized menu, give us a call and we will find the perfect menu for you and your event!

514-559-1311

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!

514-559-1311