Whether it's for a birthday, a girls' night, or a reception without any specific reason, organizing a home aperitif for 2 or 20 people can be a real puzzle. Unless... to avoid (please) the usual cherry tomatoes and hummus, the editorial team presents its top 5 favorite options that deliver everything you need for a stylish cocktail.
The most elegant: Lenôtre
No risk with Lenôtre: it's always the perfect idea that never disappoints. The venerable house offers impeccable catering service and chic hors d'oeuvres to impress your guests.
In my basket: We go all out for a tray filled with beautiful canapés like the "Grenat" summer platter of 17 pieces (Mini beef carpaccio and basil pesto focaccia; Mini chicken burgers with béarnaise sauce; Shuttle with two salmon rillettes; Gourmet brioche with crab cream, €40) or the "Éclatant" summer platter of 18 pieces (Duck foie gras on gingerbread; Chicken bite with Caesar salad dressing; Shrimp with tomato compote and crispy radish; Smoked salmon, cream, and tiny pearls on blinis, €61) or the "Tentation" (Mini ham and cheese croque-monsieur; Mini turkey hot-dog; Tomato puff pastry with basil flavor; Cheese gougère, €44).
Delivery: Monday to Saturday, free for orders over €150. Free in-store pickup from 9 am on the same day.
Orders on lenotre.com
The most wow: Tables
Tableaux's creations resemble Arcimboldo's masterpieces: in a rectangular tray, an intricate arrangement of cheeses, cold cuts, nuts, and raw vegetables that are almost too beautiful to start eating.
In my basket: We choose our platter according to preferences. The Grand Matisse, in shades of pink and orange, overflows with feta cream, Tomme des Gorges du Tarn cheese, 15-month cave-aged Serrano ham, bresaola, crackers, melons, apricots, tomatoes, and Alain Milliat jams (€94.90) or the Grand Signature with Summer Truffle and its truffle delights (€104.90). Let's add a bottle of Ruinart (€49) for the complete package.
Delivery: Orders to be placed by 4 pm at the latest the day before, and as far in advance as possible.
Orders on tableauxparis.com. Closed from July 31st to August 21st.
The easiest: Frichti
In addition to its delicious lunches delivered to the office, Frichti has become the perfect go-to for aperitifs, a true online delicatessen promising a carefully curated selection of products.
In my basket: Including Maison Montalet saucisson (€5.99), truffle burrata (€3.99), coppa (€3.99), cod accras (€2.90), pâté en croûte (€2.99), ready-made platters (starting from €7.90), cherry tomatoes (€4.29), Prosecco (€9.90), roasted chili peanuts (€2.19), tzatziki (€3.79), and some good bottles of wine.
Delivery: Your purchases are delivered within 15 to 20 minutes. Olive oil Olea Pia worth €21 in all orders over €80.
Orders on frichti.co
The most iodized: Our Aperitif
They've turned the aperitif into their passion and business model. Notre Apéro embraces this French tradition by offering ready-to-go boxes filled with fresh and seasonally selected products from local artisans and producers.
In my basket: A selection of bellota cold cuts with Chorizo, Salchichon, or Lomo, brie de Meaux cheese, Cantal cheese, colorful vegetables (orange and purple carrots, tricolored cauliflower), tomato and goat cheese spread, Kalamata olives, and dried fruits (starting from €29 for two).
Delivery: Notre Apéro delivers within Paris, with specific delivery slots. Last order possible at 5 pm for delivery between 6 pm and 8 pm. Delivery estimated at €10 per courier. Free click and collect at 6 Passage Rauch, Paris 11th.
Orders on notreapero.fr
The sharpest: Kaviari Delikatessen
Where delicacy in taste and flavors extends to aperitif time. The caviar house, Kaviari, has a delikatessen counter in the heart of Le Marais, like a fine grocery store and cafeteria, offering seafood products for an elegant and iodized aperitif.
In my basket: Truffle tarama (€17) accompanied by homemade wheat flour and salted butter blinis, popular tuna rillettes (€11.50), a few marinated Sherry herrings to put on a lovely toast (€11.50), and a portion of prestigious oscietra caviar to elevate your coffee table.
Delivery: Orders to be placed on the website for click and collect, and on Epicery for home delivery (limited product choices).
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