AvecPlaisirs Chefs Traiteurs

What AvecPlaisirs Chefs Traiteurs does

AvecPlaisirs Chefs Traiteurs is a Montreal-based corporate catering platform founded in 2001, operating a multi-brand aggregation model that combines its own culinary brigade (led by Chef André Robin) with six licensed Quebec chef collections: RICARDO (comfort food), Isabelle Huot (nutritionist-designed healthy meals), Mandy's (gourmet salads), Loounie Cuisine (vegan/plant-based), Darbar (Indian cuisine), and Niji Sushi (Japanese contemporary). The company serves corporate and private clients in the Greater Montreal area, including downtown Montreal, Rive-Nord (Mirabel to Terrebonne), and Rive-Sud (St-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Vaudreuil-Dorion), with a catalog of 248+ products spanning meal bowls, gourmet salads, executive four-course boxes, hot and cold buffets, appetizer trays, lunch bags, breakfast and coffee break items, beverages, and accessories. Custom event planning is provided for larger corporate functions.

The platform is built on a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront with integrated checkout, dietary filters, and chef-brand collections. A proprietary in-house delivery fleet supports same-day ordering (accepted until 2pm) with sub-60-minute downtown Montreal and sub-3-hour regional delivery windows, plus real-time courier tracking. Differentiators include Aliments du Québec certification for select products, eco-responsible packaging (compostable utensils, carbon-neutral delivery), and labeled meals with allergen and dietary information for corporate clients with complex restrictions.

Revenue is generated through per-order catering transactions (pay-as-you-go unit pricing across 10 published price tiers ranging from $3.50 breakfast items to $44.95 executive packages, plus zoned delivery fees from $15) and bespoke custom event catering services. The company employs 51–100 staff, is privately held with no disclosed external investors, and is led by founder and president David Carrier. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the proprietary website and phone ordering, with no third-party marketplace or franchise model.

Name

AvecPlaisirs Chefs Traiteurs

Legal name

AvecPlaisirs Chefs Traiteurs

Website

https://avecplaisirs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AvecPlaisirs Chefs Traiteurs is a Montreal-based corporate catering platform aggregating six licensed Quebec chef brands (RICARDO, Isabelle Huot, Mandy's, Loounie, Darbar, Niji Sushi) to serve corporate, private, and conference clients across Greater Montreal with same-day delivery and custom event planning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Catering

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Dietary Catering (Vegan, Kosher, Halal, Allergy-Friendly) (HSACAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Premium Gourmet & Chef-Curated Meal Kits/Prepared Meals (CRAHAJAK)

Keywords

• Corporate catering services
• Meal box delivery
• Event catering solutions
• Office lunch delivery
• Gourmet buffet catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-order catering transactions: One-time transaction-based revenue from individual and corporate catering orders. Customers purchase meals, buffets, and event catering through online platform or phone.
2. Custom event catering: Bespoke catering services for corporate events, conferences, and private functions. Pricing varies by menu selection, guest count, and service requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AvecPlaisirs Chefs Traiteurs is a Montreal-based corporate catering company that prepares and delivers ready-to-eat meals, buffets, platters, and lunch boxes for businesses, conferences, and private events across Greater Montreal. Its product portfolio combines an in-house culinary brigade led by Chef André Robin with six licensed partner-chef collections (RICARDO, Isabelle Huot, Mandy's, Loounie, Darbar, Niji Sushi) and is sold through a Shopify e-commerce storefront with same-day ordering and proprietary delivery.

Product overview

AvecPlaisirs Chefs Traiteurs is a Montreal-based corporate catering platform that operates as a multi-brand portfolio, combining its own culinary brigade led by Chef André Robin with seven chef partner brands (RICARDO, Isabelle Huot, Mandy's, Loounie, Darbar, and Niji Sushi). The core offering spans multiple product lines: meal bowls (Praticos/Bols), gourmet salad meals, executive four-course boxes, hot and cold buffets, appetizer trays for 5 à 7 events, lunch bags, breakfast/coffee break selections, beverages, and accessories. The platform also provides custom event catering services. A distinctive wooden serving boards option is available as a premium add-on for platter presentations. The company holds Aliments du Québec certification for select products and emphasizes local ingredients, eco-responsible practices including compostable utensils and carbon-neutral delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RICARDO: A collection of ready-to-serve meals inspired by chef Ricardo's classics, including comforting food, fresh ingredients, and carefully presented dishes. Includes meal boxes, buffets, and platters.
• Isabelle Huot
• Mandy's
• Loounie Cuisine
• Darbar
• Niji Sushi

Products and services

• Praticos | Bols (Meal Bowls) Pre-packaged meal bowls for team lunches or on-the-go meals, featuring sandwiches, salads, and complete meal combinations, starting at $16.95. Targeted at corporate teams seeking convenient individual lunch options.
• Gourmands | Salades-repas (Gourmet Meal Salads) Gourmet salad meal boxes for business meetings with premium ingredients and chef-curated combinations, starting at $24.95. Designed for corporate meetings and executive lunches.
• Coffrets Exécutifs (Executive Boxes) Four-course refined meal boxes designed for strategic meetings, featuring premium proteins, fine cheeses, and gourmet desserts, starting at $41.45. Targeted at executive meetings and high-level client dining.
• Buffets Froids (Cold Buffets) Sharing-style cold buffets for team events featuring salads, charcuterie, and cheese boards, starting at $16.99 per person. Designed for office team meals and casual corporate gatherings.
• Buffets Chauds | Prêt-à-manger (Hot Buffets) Reheatable hot meal buffets with optional hot delivery service, featuring comfort foods like lasagna, pasta, and braised dishes, starting at $37.99 per person. Targeted at corporate functions requiring hot meals.
• Plateaux | Bouchées (Trays & Appetizers) Appetizer trays and bite-sized portions for 5 à 7 events or special occasions, featuring cocktails and canapés, starting at $17.95. Suitable for corporate receptions and private cocktail events.
• Sacs à Lunch (Lunch Bags) Economical and gourmet takeaway lunch bags including sandwiches, wraps, and sides, starting at $15.45. Targeted at budget-conscious office lunches and individual takeaway orders.
• Déjeuners | Pauses-café et desserts (Breakfast & Coffee Breaks) Essential items for gourmet team coffee breaks, including pastries, scones, muffins, and beverages, starting at $3.50. Designed for morning meetings and office coffee breaks.
• RICARDO Collection Chef RICARDO's signature catering line featuring comfort food classics, including lasagnas, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and desserts. Targeted at Quebec corporate clients who recognize the RICARDO brand.
• Isabelle Huot Collection Nutritionist Dr. Isabelle Huot's health-focused catering line featuring balanced meal bowls, gourmet boxes, and vegetarian options certified Aliments du Québec. Targeted at wellness-oriented corporate dining.
• Mandy's Collection Mandy Wolfe's gourmet salad line founded in 2004, featuring colorful fresh meal salads and bowls with house-made dressings. Targeted at corporate clients seeking premium salad offerings.
• Loounie Cuisine Collection Chef Caroline Huard's vegan catering line featuring creative vegan meals, tofu magic bowls, and plant-based comfort food. Targeted at corporate clients needing vegan and plant-based options.
• Darbar Collection Chef Simar Anand's authentic Indian cuisine catering line featuring tikka, butter chicken, tandoori salmon, biryani, and traditional Indian desserts. Targeted at corporate clients seeking ethnic cuisine variety.
• Niji Sushi Collection Japanese contemporary sushi and specialty catering line founded in 2007 in Brossard, featuring sushi rolls, sashimi, and bento boxes. Targeted at corporate clients seeking Japanese cuisine options.
• Menu Dernière Minute (Last-Minute Menu) Same-day catering orders accepted until 2 PM with a 2-hour delivery window, featuring express delivery options for last-minute corporate events. Targeted at corporate clients needing urgent same-day catering.
• Menu Fin de Semaine (Weekend Menu) Special weekend catering menu with exclusive selections for Friday and Saturday events. Targeted at corporate and private event clients holding weekend gatherings.
• Événement sur mesure (Custom Event Catering) Full-service custom event planning including gourmet stations, cocktail dinatoires, buffets, and plated catering for corporate events. Pricing varies by menu, guest count, and service requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Downtown Montreal delivery in under 60 minutes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Niji SushicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Japanese contemporary cuisine collection founded in 2007 at Quartier Dix30, Brossard. Acquired by Groupe Grandio in 2024. Offers sushi platters, creative rolls, and executive bento-style meals.
• RICARDOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed chef collection featuring RICARDO's comfort food classics including lasagnas, pasta dishes, and desserts. Offers ready-to-reheat individual meals and buffet options for corporate events.
• Isabelle HuotflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNutritionist-designed healthy meal collection featuring anti-inflammatory recipes, gluten-free options, and balanced nutrition. Includes meal bowls, buffets, and snacks focused on wellness-oriented corporate dining.
• Mandy'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGourmet salad collection founded in Montreal in 2004 by sisters Mandy and Rebecca Wolfe. Features fresh, colorful salads and meal bowls with signature house dressings.
• Loounie CuisinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVegan and plant-based meal collection by chef Caroline Huard (Loounie). Former occupational therapist turned culinary creator, focused on making vegan cuisine accessible and flavorful.
• DarbarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthentic Indian cuisine collection by Chef Simar Anand. Features traditional Indian dishes including tandoori, butter chicken, biryani, and regional specialties for corporate catering.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Platterz: Toronto-based corporate catering and meal-delivery platform aggregating multiple restaurants/vendors under a single ordering portal for office meals — directly analogous business model to AvecPlaisirs' multi-chef aggregator targeting B2B clients.
• ezCater: US corporate catering marketplace connecting businesses to thousands of local restaurants/caterers via a single online ordering platform — same aggregator-plus-restaurant network model, enterprise-targeted B2B catering.
• ZeroCater: US corporate catering provider offering managed office meals, snacks, and events with rotating menus from multiple restaurant partners — highly comparable in multi-vendor aggregation, recurring corporate meal programs, and same-day/managed service model.
• Fooda: US corporate catering platform that operates rotating pop-up restaurant programs in employer offices, aggregating local restaurants under one B2B service — directly analogous vendor-aggregator catering model for corporate clients.
• CaterTrax: North American catering marketplace software serving corporate, educational, and healthcare foodservice — comparable as a B2B catering platform enabling online ordering from multiple restaurant/catering partners for institutional clients.

Regional players

• St-Hubert (Groupe St-Hubert): Iconic Quebec rotisserie restaurant chain operating a robust catering and delivery business across the province — comparable in Quebec-based corporate group catering, brand-recognizable food service, and same-day family/corporate meal delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities management giant operating corporate dining, catering, and event services at scale — broadly comparable as a corporate catering operator though not as a multi-chef aggregator.
• Aramark: Global food services provider offering corporate dining, concessions, and catering across enterprises and institutions — similar B2B catering function but at much larger scale and broader portfolio than a regional aggregator.
• Compass Group (Chartwells / Eurest): World's largest contract food services company serving corporate, education, and healthcare clients with catering and managed dining — broadly comparable B2B foodservice and corporate event catering capabilities.

Others

• Marché Goodfood: Montréal-based meal-kit and prepared meals retailer delivering chef-quality ready-to-eat meals direct to consumers across Canada — adjacent service model (premium prepared meal delivery) but subscription/retail rather than corporate event catering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/avecplaisirs

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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