A responsible caterer committed to social inclusion

Description

Bande de Cheffes: a socially responsible and eco-friendly catering service for your corporate events in Paris

Bande de Cheffes is a socially conscious event catering company that places people and the environment at the heart of everything it does. Based in Paris and operating throughout the Île-de-France region, the company supports organisations wishing to host responsible events without compromising on culinary quality.

What sets it apart? It employs and trains women who have been forced to leave their home countries, helping them to integrate into the workforce. This social mission is complemented by a rigorous environmental approach: local produce, short supply chains, seasonal cuisine, waste reduction and minimising single-use plastic.

Bande de Cheffes offers generous, creative and 100% home-made cuisine, inspired by flavours from around the world and predominantly vegetarian.

Why choose Bande de Cheffes?

• A catering service committed to social inclusion

Bande de Cheffes is much more than just a catering service. The company acts as a genuine bridge to employment by supporting exiled women in their career paths through cooking. Every service directly contributes to supporting a sustainable and meaningful approach to inclusion.

• Responsible and delicious cuisine

The menus are created using:

• Seasonal
• Mostly organically grown
• Locally sourced
• Purchased directly from producers
• Selected through short supply chains

This approach enables us to offer environmentally friendly cuisine whilst showcasing high-quality ingredients.

• 100% home-made flavours from around the world

Led by a multicultural team of female chefs, Bande de Cheffes’ cuisine blends international culinary inspirations with local French produce. Every recipe is made entirely from scratch to guarantee freshness, authenticity and creativity.

A 360° eco-friendly approach

Bande de Cheffes’ commitment to the environment is reflected in every stage of event organisation:

• Organic and seasonal produce
• Short supply chains and local sourcing
• Systematic waste sorting
• Redistribution of unsold items
• Use of electric vehicles
• Virtually complete elimination of single-use plastic
• Predominantly vegetarian, low-carbon menus

This approach has enabled the restaurant to secure several recognised certifications in the sustainable catering sector.

Certifications and awards

Bande de Cheffes has been awarded the following certification in particular:

• EcoTable
• FIG (French Impact Génération)
• These accolades recognise its commitment to sustainable and responsible catering.

An award-winning company:

• 2022 Responsible Business Award at the Créatrices d’Avenir competition
• Impact Award at the ISC Paris Women’s Entrepreneurship Awards in 2023
• Finalist in the Women in the Social and Solidarity Economy Awards

Catering services for businesses

Bande de Cheffes supports public and private sector organisations in organising their corporate events.

Types of events:

• Corporate cocktail receptions
• Lunch receptions
• Dinner receptions
• Business receptions
• Institutional events
• Corporate evening events
• Inaugurations
• Product launches
• Charity events
• Partner meetings

Cocktail lunch or dinner package

A comprehensive package ideal for corporate events seeking to combine a convivial atmosphere with fine dining.

Example menu:

• 18 savoury canapés
• 4 sweet bites
• Prepared drinks
• Service
• Glassware
• Decoration

A passionate team

Bande de Cheffes brings together a team of 10 staff members, including 6 female head chefs. The company is continuing to grow with a clear ambition: to keep supporting each employee on an individual basis whilst strengthening its social and environmental impact.

In a nutshell

Bande de Cheffes caters to businesses wishing to give their events greater meaning. Thanks to its home-cooked cuisine inspired by flavours from around the world, its strong social commitment and its exemplary environmental approach, this Parisian caterer transforms every reception into a gourmet, people-centred and responsible experience.

Would you like to organise a cocktail party or a socially conscious reception in Paris or the Île-de-France region? Contact Whereez to design a bespoke event that reflects both your values and your ambitions.