Catering for a standing reception: Create an experience your guests will talk about for a long time to come
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Great Traiteur: Excellence in Serving Your Walking Dinner
Great Traiteur is a high-end Brussels-based event catering company with one obsession: to surprise rather than simply satisfy.
Seasonal cuisine, locally sourced ingredients, more than thirty partner venues in Belgium, and a touch of boldness in every bite.
The Art of the Walking Dinner, According to Great: Haute Cuisine on the Move
All too often mistaken for a simple appetizer, the walking dinner at Great is conceived as a true culinary masterpiece.
Our seasonal menus are designed to create a harmonious progression of flavors —from fresh, tangy appetizers to warm, slow-cooked casseroles, all the way to visually striking dessert creations.
However, they can still be customized; we tailorour approach to your specific needs to reflect the spirit of your event.
For certain gala receptions or weddings, our chefs invite a small group to taste and approve the menu pairings.
Regional Vegetable-Farming Excellence: The Freshness of Our Partner Regions
Each piece is designed and crafted in our workshop in Haren, without outsourcing.
Our products come from Belgian producers whom we work closely with:
- Fresh microgreens and mushrooms grown underground in Brussels by Eclo;
- Belgian grains and legumes from Graines de Curieux;
- Traditional fruit juices pressed by Pajottenlander;
- Certisys-certified organic and fair-trade coffee roasted by Torrefactory.
An inclusive and thoughtful dining experience: plant-based creations certified by AFSCA Smile
In a buffet-style setting, every guest should be able to enjoy their meal with complete confidence.
Identified in advance through a dedicated questionnaire, dietary requirements are integrated into the heart of our menus: 100% vegetarian dishes certified by Good Food, creative vegan options, and gluten-free, lactose-free, or halal dishes.
All handling procedures and the maintenance of serving temperatures are governed by our AFSCA-certified Smile food safety self-monitoring system.
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Precise Coordination on the Big Day: The Central Role of the Maître d'Hôtel
The success of a walking dinner depends on the smooth flow of the proceedings and the pace at which hot dishes are served.
From the very start of the planning process, a dedicated project manager will tailor the logistics to your schedule.
On the big day, your maître d’hôtel is your sole point of contact: he coordinates the dining room staff, ensures the smooth rotation of platters and casseroles among your guests, and personally makes sure that guests with dietary restrictions receive their special dishes without delay.
A buffet-style dinner accessible to every guest, regardless of their needs
No one is left with a substitute meal. Dietary restrictions and allergies are identified in advance.
Our teams then adapt the relevant dishes without compromising on taste or presentation. Here’s what we handle:
Table Setting and Tableware: The Art of Nomadic Culinary Theatricality
A walking dinner is a holistic aesthetic experience.
Handcrafted ceramic tableware, fine glassware, sleek mini-cutlery sets, dramatic display counters, and touches of greenery: our teams design each display to create elegant visual focal points that enhance the architecture of your space and invite guests to explore.
Our catering packages for your cocktail reception
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What Our Clients Say About Their Walking Dinners with Great
The variety of hot dishes was remarkable, traffic in the large hall remained very smooth, and our maître d'hôtel was impressively efficient.
Exquisite dishes, incredible local flavors, and a very attentive, multilingual staff.
Our guests particularly enjoyed the vegetarian dishes and the seamless service throughout the official speeches. I highly recommend it!
A lush, festive setting that was perfectly suited to our needs. The transition from the live cooking stations to the dessert service was handled flawlessly before the dance party began.
Our partner venues for hosting your cocktail reception
Thanks to an extensive network of renowned partner venues in Brussels and throughout Belgium, we tailor the setting to the style and size of your event: The Egg Brussels, Domaine des Templiers, Bozar, Villa Empain, Les Jeux d'Hiver...
Already have a venue? We’ll come to you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Cocktail Catering Services
A cocktail reception consists only of appetizers. A walking dinner, on the other hand, features a full meal: appetizers, hot entrees, and individual desserts.
From a few dozen guests to 1,000 people at Silo Brussels. The format adapts to the venue's capacity—not the other way around.
The budget depends on the package, the number of guests, the venue, and the level of customization. Request your personalized quote: we'll work with you to put it together, item by item.
Yes. We provide services at your location, whether at home or at your workplace. You can also take advantage of our various partner locations throughout Belgium.
The most popular venues book up several months in advance, especially in the spring and in December. Please contact us as soon as you’ve decided on a date and venue, either through the contact form or by calling +32 2 880 87 80.
A carving station in the dining room, a regional dish, and a dessert served during the speeches. The best ideas come from your story.
A date, a venue, and an approximate headcount: that’s all it takes to get started. Entrust your event to us, and we’ll work with you to create the menu.
Request a quote for a walking dinner catering service
Free, personalized quote, a response within 48 hours, and a complimentary tasting. The best dates fill up fast—let's reserve yours.
